Comparison

Presto vs SharkPin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Presto

Find, pay for, and manage your electric vehicle charging all in one place. Discover reliable charging stations, optimize your charging with smart recommendations, and save money with flexible plans or pay-as-you-go options. Compatible with a wide range of EV brands.

Highlights
  • Find charging stations on real-time map
  • Pay for charging across networks
  • Smart charging station recommendations
  • EV charging plans for savings
  • Monitor charging sessions
  • Track usage and receive notifications
Features
Currently charting
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Charge your electric vehicle (EV) with Presto — the EV charging app to find, pay for, and manage your EV charging. Whether you drive a Tesla, Rivian, Kia or other electric car, Presto's got you covered with fast, reliable charging. ▶ ONE-STOP EV CHARGING ◀ • Find and pay for fast charging across multiple charging networks with Presto’s single app and real time map ▶ RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RELIABLE CHARGING ◀ • Presto's smart algorithms recommend reliable charging stations, aligning with your route and needs ▶ SAVE ON CHARGING ◀ • Opt for a charging plan for savings, or use a flexible payment option to pay as you go across networks with a single charging app ▶ CUSTOMIZED FOR EV CORPORATE FLEETS ◀ • Leverage tailored discounts and dedicated support, streamlining charging operations for EV fleets and beyond ▶ CONNECTIVITY AND CUSTOMIZATION ◀ • Activate and monitor charging sessions on your device, with notifications to keep you informed every step of the way ▶ TAILORED CHARGING EXPERIENCE ◀ • Receive individualized charging suggestions and effortlessly track your usage, compatible with a range of EVs, including Ford, Hyundai, Chevy and other leading brands ▶ A COMMUNITY OF EV ENTHUSIASTS ◀ • Join a thriving community of EV drivers enjoying an effortless and enjoyable charging experience ▶ EV CHARGING PLANS FOR EVERY DRIVER ◀ Choose your plan, save on charging, and embark on your EV journey with confidence, knowing Presto has you covered. Charge smarter and join the ranks of satisfied EV drivers — from Tesla aficionados to Kia enthusiasts — by downloading Presto. For assistance or to learn more, visit https://www.prestocharging.com/.

About

SharkPin

Find live parking spots in real-time with alerts from other drivers. View open spaces on a map and claim them before others do. Earn rewards by sharing your own open spots.

Highlights
  • Real-time parking spot alerts
  • Nearby parking map
  • Street parking discovery
  • Live parking shared by drivers
  • Fast spot claiming
  • Rewards for posting open spots
Features
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SharkPin is a parking finder app that helps you discover live parking spots nearby. Get real-time parking alerts from drivers around you, view open spots on the map, and claim a spot before someone else takes it. You can also post open parking spots, earn tips, track your driving for tax purposes, and build your profile in the app. SharkPin features: - Real-time parking spot alerts - Nearby parking map - Street parking discovery - Live parking shared by local drivers - Fast spot claiming - Rewards for posting open parking - Track your walking and driving for each day, week, month, and year. - Social profiles, tips, gifts, and icon unlocks If you want a faster way to find open parking nearby, SharkPin gives you live parking information from real drivers in real time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Presto4 screens
SharkPin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Presto at none against SharkPin's 10. Presto also leads on ratings volume (6.2K vs 3) and chart position (#210 vs unranked). SharkPin's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SharkPin sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Presto asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Presto against 5.0 for SharkPin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Presto has 6.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Presto's written reviews are positive against 100% of SharkPin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Presto versus SharkPin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrestoSharkPin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (6.2K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.2K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#210 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB285 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChargepass IncAstra Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

Presto

All ratings6,100 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative17.4%

SharkPin

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Presto

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Payment issues at charging stations
  • App crashes when switching between charging stations

Requested features

3 requests
  • Integrate with rental car reservations
  • Offer more subscription plan options
  • Provide real-time charger availability updates

SharkPin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Presto

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

SharkPin

One-time10
  • Golden Football$9.99
  • Lucky clover badge$19.99
  • Lucky cat badge$19.99
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  • Traffic cone badge$19.99
  • Traffic light badge$19.99
  • High speed badge$19.99
  • Lucky chip badge$99.99
  • Lucky Ace badge$99.99
  • Prince's crown$999.99
  • King's crown$999.99

Questions

Is Presto free?
Presto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SharkPin free?
SharkPin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Presto or SharkPin?
SharkPin is rated higher. Presto averages 4.9 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while SharkPin averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Presto or SharkPin have ads?
Neither Presto nor SharkPin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Presto or SharkPin?
Presto ships an update every 2 weeks, and SharkPin every 2 weeks. Most recently, Presto was updated on November 3, 2026 and SharkPin on October 31, 2026.

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