# Plug Map vs iOverlander

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plug Map at 81% against iOverlander's 19%. Plug Map also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). iOverlander's advantage is ratings volume (7.6K vs 2) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plug Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iOverlander sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plug Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iOverlander has 7.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Plug Map's written reviews are positive against 19% of iOverlander's.

Plug Map ships an update every 2 weeks, iOverlander fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plug Map | iOverlander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-map/id933878201/reviews)** | [4.3 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ioverlander/id1486556203/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 18.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 20 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ILIA SHKOLNIK](https://appshunter.io/developer/366457086) | [iOverlander, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/894352692) |

## What reviewers say

### Plug Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-map/id933878201)

Discover and share charging points worldwide using an augmented reality view and offline maps. Find public plugs for devices or electric vehicle charging stations. Contribute by adding new locations and voting on existing ones.

**Highlights:** Find public plugs and charging stations, Augmented reality plug finder, Offline map functionality, Share plug locations, Vote on plug availability, Add new plug locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


### iOverlander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ioverlander/id1486556203)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This mapping app helps travelers discover camping and accommodation worldwide, even in remote areas. It offers offline map downloads and a comprehensive database of traveler-verified places, including mechanics, restaurants, and attractions. Users can also add new places and save favorites.

**Highlights:** Offline map downloads, Traveler-verified places, Comprehensive service listings, Add and review places, Save favorite locations, Satellite map access (Pro/Unlimited)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| iOverlander Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| iOverlander Unlimited | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Improved app with new features
- 👍 Favorites and check-in functionality
- 🗺️ Offline map downloads
- 💡 Community-driven database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Restricted access without subscription
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes from original app
- 📥 Forced downloads of map data

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edits and uploads
- Syncing issues with website data
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Ads that block functionality

**Requested features**

- Allow access to more than one state/region at a time
- Integrate with more map providers (Google, Gaia, etc.)
- Optimize app for iPad usage
- Provide a more affordable subscription option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plug Map free?

Plug Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iOverlander free?

iOverlander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Plug Map or iOverlander?

Plug Map is rated higher. Plug Map averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while iOverlander averages 4.3 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do Plug Map or iOverlander have ads?

iOverlander shows ads; Plug Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, Plug Map or iOverlander?

Plug Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and iOverlander fortnightly. Most recently, Plug Map was updated on October 24, 2026 and iOverlander on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*