Comparison

Plugsurfing vs SDEV

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

Head to head
About

Plugsurfing

Find and charge your electric vehicle at over 1 million public charging points across Europe and the UK. Easily locate stations, filter by your needs, and start charging directly from the app. Plan your routes and pay conveniently.

Highlights
  • Find charging stations
  • Filter by speed, price, availability
  • Charge with major networks
  • View real-time station details
  • Start charging in-app
  • Route planner with charging stops
  • Multiple payment options
Features
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Do you want to charge your electric car easily and reliably? Welcome to Plugsurfing – your access to over 1 million charging points across Europe and the United Kingdom, trusted by more than 2 million users. With Plugsurfing, public charging is easier than ever before: • Find available charging stations near you or along your route • Filter by charging speed, price, operator, or availability • Charge with popular networks like IONITY, Fastned, EnBW, Instavolt, Osprey and many more • See all key station details – including real-time availability, pricing, usage conditions and renewable-energy indicators, so you can always charge with 100 % green energy • Start charging directly in the app: just plug in and tap “Start charging” • Plan your trip with the route planner and find the best charging stops for your EV • Pay the way that suits you – for example with a debit card or Apple Pay Make charging even easier with the Plugsurfing charging card. Just tap it at the station and the session begins – it couldn’t be simpler! Download now and experience how easy electric mobility can be.

About

SDEV

Features
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The SDEV smartphone application lets users locate electric vehicle charging stations through a searchable map with GPS capability and pay for charging on those stations with an SDG&E account. The map enables users to view the status and availability of SDG&E managed chargers near their current location. Once a charging station is selected, driving directions are offered. Also, stations can be saved to the user’s favorites, allowing quick and easy access to the stations they use the most. Additional features include viewing charging session and billing history, managing payment cards, and editing their profile for SDG&E members.

Screenshots

Plugsurfing4 screens
SDEV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Plugsurfing at monthly against SDEV's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plugsurfing ships an update monthly, SDEV every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Plugsurfing versus SDEV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlugsurfingSDEV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlugsurfing GmbHOpConnect, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Plugsurfing

No in-app purchases

None

SDEV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plugsurfing free?
Plugsurfing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SDEV free?
SDEV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plugsurfing or SDEV have ads?
Neither Plugsurfing nor SDEV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plugsurfing or SDEV?
Plugsurfing ships an update monthly, and SDEV every 3 months. Most recently, Plugsurfing was updated on October 13, 2026 and SDEV on October 13, 2026.

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