# Plug Map vs Instabridge

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Plug Map | Instabridge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plug-map/id933878201/reviews)** | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instabridge-esim-plus-internet/id971679641/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ILIA SHKOLNIK](https://appshunter.io/developer/366457086) | [Instabridge Sweden AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661285417) |

## 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 |


### Instabridge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instabridge-esim-plus-internet/id971679641)

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:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States 1GB/30d Monthly | $4.19 | per month |
| Sweden 3GB/30d Monthly | $7.09 | per month |
| Israel 3GB/30d Monthly | $8.29 | per month |
| GLOBAL 1GB/30d Monthly | $8.89 | per month |
| Switzerland 3GB/30d Monthly | $9.49 | per month |
| United States 3GB/30d Monthly | $10.90 | per month |
| Greece 10GB/30d Monthly | $12.95 | per month |
| UK 10GB/30d Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| United States 10GB/30d Monthly | $15.49 | per month |
| United States 1GB/30d Yearly | $41.49 | per year |
| United States 3GB/30d Yearly | $103.99 | per year |
| eSIM 1GB Data US - 7 Days | $4.79 | one-time |
| eSIM 1GB Global Data - 7 Days | $9.49 | one-time |
| eSIM 3GB Data US - 15 Days | $11.90 | one-time |
| eSIM 10GB Data US - 30 Days | $16.49 | one-time |
| eSIM 20GB Data US 7 Day | $21.49 | one-time |
| eSIM 3GB Global Data - 15 Days | $23.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🆓 Free data and service
- 📱 Easy to use app
- 🌐 Provides internet access in areas without WiFi
- 💰 Affordable prices for data packages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 No coverage or connectivity issues
- 🤖 Difficult to use or contact support
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised
- 🔒 Privacy concerns and data tracking
- ⚠️ Unreliable service and frequent issues

**Reported bugs**

- eSIM activation issues
- Frequent app crashes
- Billing and payment problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to contact support easily
- Expand coverage and network availability
- Improve app stability and reliability


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