GoVolt vs PlugMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
GoVolt
Discover and plan your electric vehicle charging stops with a live map of over 870,000 stations worldwide. See real-time availability, upfront pricing, and filter by plug type and speed. Plan entire road trips with charging stops tailored to your vehicle's range.
- Live EV charger availability map
- Upfront pricing at stations
- Filter by speed and plug type
- EV road trip planner
- Save favorite stations
- Community ratings and reviews
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GoVolt puts every public EV charger on one live map β 870,000+ charging points in 70 countries. FIND THE RIGHT CHARGER β’ Live availability β see which plugs are free before you drive β’ Upfront prices β tariffs shown per station, no surprises β’ Filter by speed (kW), plug type, and network β’ Works with CCS, Type 2, CHAdeMO, Tesla and more PLAN ROAD TRIPS Tell GoVolt where you're going β it plans the charging stops, how long each one takes, and when you'll arrive. Add your car to get plans matched to its real range. MAKE IT YOURS β’ Save favorite stations and get availability alerts β’ Community ratings and reviews for every station β’ Your garage: multiple vehicles, per-car plug and range β’ Light and dark themes, km or miles, 70+ languages Charging and payment happen in the operator's own app β GoVolt shows live info and prices, then hands you off to charge. GoVolt β every charger, one map.
PlugMap
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PlugMap β Your Smart EV Charging Assistant PlugMap makes finding EV charging stations simple, fast, and stress-free. Whether commuting or planning a long trip, you can quickly locate nearby chargers, check availability, and filter by charger type, provider, or location. Why drivers love PlugMap: β’ Find EV Charging Stations β View a live map of chargers near you. β’ Tesla & More β Discover Superchargers, ChargePoint, Electrify America, EVgo, and more. β’ Search & Filter β By station name, fast charger, free EV chargers, or provider. β’ Real Reviews β Read and share experiences from other EV drivers. β’ Station Details β Availability, connector types, and pricing. β’ Save Favorites β Quick access to your most-used charging stations. β’ Easy Access β Sign in with Google, Apple, or guest mode. β’ Personalized β Manage your profile and preferences. Join thousands of EV drivers reducing range anxiety and making charging effortless. Download PlugMap now and charge with confidence!"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PlugMap at none against GoVolt's 1. PlugMap also leads on ads (none vs shown). GoVolt's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. GoVolt sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. PlugMap asks for nothing beyond the download.
GoVolt ships an update every 2 weeks, PlugMap every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GoVolt | PlugMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gowalk Inc. | PlugMap, LLC |
In-app purchases
GoVolt
- Premium Subscription$49.991 Year
PlugMap
No in-app purchases









