Comparison

Plug Map vs Instabridge

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

Head to head
About

Plug Map

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
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Plug Map - It is a cloud service to find plugs and other charger sources all over the world! Share your plugs and charger sources with everyone! Want to charge your iPhone, iPad or even other device? Now you can find the nearest public plug in your city! Do you have an electric transport? Now you can easily find your way through the charging station! Also, you can leave the location of the working plugs for your friends. PLUG Get actual and detailed information about plugs around the world. Browse nearest plugs by using Augmented Reality. You can \filter them and add to the favorites. Leave your vote on each visited plug. Find the plug with Google Street View. If you have not found any plug in your city, then you can publish your founded plug. To do this, connect your device to charge rest and "Plug Map" will do it for you! OFFLINE Full offline mode allows you to use the application without access to the Internet. Find the plugs and view their info while you off. AUTHENTICATION The application does not require any additional authorization service. For full functionality app requires only the presence of iCloud Drive. If you are not logged in iCloud Drive, you can do it from Settings / iCloud / iCloud Drive MODERATION Moderation plugs is fully automatic. Plugs are automatically added from all user devices if certain requirements that guarantee their availability. You can add your own plug with status "Indeterminate". Service does not guarantee the availability of this plug. You can also vote for the plug. Plugs with a bad rating will be deleted. LOCALIZATION If you are a native speaker of language which is not in the Plug Map, then please help in the translation of the app through a point within the app: Settings / Help to localize. Your translation will be verified and added to the future versions of the app, and your name will be in the credits as a translator. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Instabridge

This app provides global internet connectivity through eSIM technology, allowing users to access high-speed data in over 190 countries without costly roaming fees. It enables users to keep their existing phone number for calls and texts while using optimized data plans for various devices.

Highlights
  • Global eSIM connectivity
  • Keep existing phone number
  • Cost-efficient data plans
  • Connect multiple devices
  • Data compression browser
  • No roaming fees
Features
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Get Instabridge eSIM and experience a smarter, more Cost-Efficient, Global Connectivity service. Get high-speed internet on your phone and all other devices, across 190+ countries while keeping your existing phone number for calls and texts. Eliminate costly roaming fees and long-term commitments and boost your data by using the Instabridge Browser - perfect for travelers, digital nomads, and business professionals. Join the future of connectivity! Why Instabridge eSIM? * True Global Connectivity: One eSIM that works everywhere with optimized data plans for every country. * Connect All Your Devices: Use your phone, iPad, and more without any extra cost. * Cost-Efficient and Personalized Connectivity: No outrageous roaming fees or hidden charges - just choose a data plan that suits your needs. * Boost your mobile data: Use our unique browser, which compresses data by ≈10x, and your data will last much longer. How to get online with Instabridge eSIM 1. Pick your data plan. 2. Tap “Activate” in the app. 3. You’re online and ready to explore! FAQ What is an eSIM?
An eSIM, is a digital SIM card embedded directly into a device's hardware. It serves the same purpose as a physical SIM card but doesn't require a physical card to be inserted into the device. Which devices support eSIMs? Please check out our article: https://instabridge.com/esim-compatible-devices/ Can I use an eSIM with my existing phone number? Yes! Instabridge provides cost efficient data plans that does not affect your phone number. We only replace the mobile data of your physical SIM card. Just keep your physical SIM card to keep using your phone number just as before. Can I use an eSIM on more devices than my phone? Yes, eSIMs can be used on tablets, laptops, smart watches and other devices that require mobile data connectivity. With Instabridge you can use as many devices you want without any extra cost! How do I use Instabridge eSIM Data Plans effectively? Keep your existing phone number for calls and texts, and use Instabridge's cost-efficient Data Plans to eliminate costly roaming fees and long-term commitments. Can I have multiple eSIM profiles on one device? Yes, many devices support multiple eSIM profiles. Usually it’s a limitation of between 5-10 eSIM profiles per device. Instabridge: Your Global Connectivity Provider Terms of use: https://instabridge.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://instabridge.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Plug Map4 screens
Instabridge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plug Map at 81% against Instabridge's 47%. Plug Map also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Instabridge's advantage is ratings volume (14K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Plug Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Instabridge sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.19 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plug Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instabridge has 14K 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 47% of Instabridge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Plug Map versus Instabridge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlug MapInstabridge
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (14K ratings)
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews — better46.9% of reviews
Number of ratings214K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB166 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperILIA SHKOLNIKInstabridge Sweden AB

Customer experience

Plug Map

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative16.1%

Instabridge

All ratings14,224 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews794 reviews
Positive46.9%
Neutral6.9%
Negative46.2%

Bugs and requests

Plug Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Instabridge

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • eSIM activation issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Billing and payment problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to contact support easily
  • Expand coverage and network availability
  • Improve app stability and reliability

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Plug Map

One-time1
  • Premium$1.99
17 purchases

Instabridge

Subscriptions11
  • United States 1GB/30d Monthly$4.191 Month
  • Sweden 3GB/30d Monthly$7.091 Month
  • Israel 3GB/30d Monthly$8.291 Month
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  • GLOBAL 1GB/30d Monthly$8.891 Month
  • Switzerland 3GB/30d Monthly$9.491 Month
  • United States 3GB/30d Monthly$10.901 Month
  • Greece 10GB/30d Monthly$12.951 Month
  • UK 10GB/30d Monthly$12.991 Month
  • United States 10GB/30d Monthly$15.491 Month
  • United States 1GB/30d Yearly$41.491 Year
  • United States 3GB/30d Yearly$103.991 Year
One-time6
  • eSIM 1GB Data US - 7 Days$4.79
  • eSIM 1GB Global Data - 7 Days$9.49
  • eSIM 3GB Data US - 15 Days$11.90
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  • eSIM 10GB Data US - 30 Days$16.49
  • eSIM 20GB Data US 7 Day$21.49
  • eSIM 3GB Global Data - 15 Days$23.90

Questions

Is Plug Map free?
Plug Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Instabridge free?
Instabridge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plug Map or Instabridge?
Plug Map is rated higher. Plug Map averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Instabridge averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.
Do Plug Map or Instabridge have ads?
Neither Plug Map nor Instabridge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plug Map or Instabridge?
Plug Map ships an update every 2 weeks, and Instabridge fortnightly. Most recently, Plug Map was updated on October 24, 2026 and Instabridge on October 25, 2026.

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