# Plug Map vs Rivian

The clearest difference is rating: Plug Map at 5.0 against Rivian's 4.4. Plug Map also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 45%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). Rivian's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plug Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Rivian asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plug Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rivian has 1.3K 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 45% of Rivian's.

Plug Map ships an update every 2 weeks, Rivian fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plug Map | Rivian |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-map/id933878201/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rivian/id1570215232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 45.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ILIA SHKOLNIK](https://appshunter.io/developer/366457086) | [Rivian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1394739758) |

## 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 |


### Rivian

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rivian/id1570215232)

Control and manage your electric vehicle with your smartphone. Use your phone as a key, monitor charging, plan trips with charging stops, and access vehicle support and service. Keep your vehicle updated and ready for your next adventure.

**Highlights:** Phone as vehicle key, Remote lock/unlock, Remote climate control, Trip planning with charging stops, Charger and point of interest map, Vehicle status monitoring, Service and roadside assistance

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app design
- 👍 Useful features like climate control and charging management
- 💎 Continuously improving with updates
- 🔒 Secure phone-as-a-key functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity and reliability issues
- 🔍 Limited functionality compared to Tesla app
- 🔋 High battery drain on phone
- 🕰️ Slow app response times

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets disappearing after app updates
- Inconsistent phone-as-a-key performance
- Charging status not updating correctly

**Requested features**

- Remote access to cameras and Gear Guard videos
- Ability to control more vehicle functions like windows, frunk, and charge port
- Integration with Apple Watch and other smart devices
- Customizable charge scheduling and energy cost tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plug Map free?

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

### Is Rivian free?

Rivian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Plug Map is rated higher. Plug Map averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Rivian averages 4.4 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Plug Map or Rivian have ads?

Neither Plug Map nor Rivian shows ads.

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

Plug Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rivian fortnightly. Most recently, Plug Map was updated on September 27, 2026 and Rivian on October 1, 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.*