PRIME Wire vs Ivy Charging Network
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PRIME Wire
Control connected devices wirelessly from anywhere. Schedule custom timers for lighting and appliances, and manage multiple devices simultaneously. Receive alerts when devices activate, offering convenient home automation.
- Wireless device control
- Custom timer schedules
- Manual ON/OFF control
- Smart Scenes for multiple devices
- Add and configure multiple devices
- Push notifications
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The PRIME ON app provides wireless control of your connected devices from anywhere. The PRIME ON app is the perfect tool to control your PRIME SmartOutlets. PRIME's home automation products now work with Google Home and Amazon Alexa. -Set multiple custom timer schedules for indoor and outdoor lighting, fans, and other electrical devices. -Manual ON/OFF control allows you to control your devices from your smartphone or tablet. -Smart Scenes feature enables the linkage of multiple devices providing control of multiple devices at the same time. -Easily add and configure multiple PRIME devices. -Receive push notifications to alert you when devices activate. *Requires internet access or cellular signal.
Ivy Charging Network
This app allows electric vehicle owners to locate and manage charging sessions at public stations or their home charger. It provides real-time status, pricing, payment options, and charging history. Users can also schedule home charging for off-peak hours.
- Locate charging stations on a map
- Start and stop charging sessions
- View real-time status and pricing
- Track charging progress and history
- Manage multiple payment methods
- Schedule home charging for off-peak hours
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Ivy Charging Network operates one of Ontario’s largest public EV charging networks, with 270+ fast and destination charging points across the province since 2019. Wholly owned by Hydro One, Ivy delivers simple, reliable charging solutions that connect communities and span high-speed corridors (including ONroute locations) and major urban hubs, supporting electrified journeys and the clean energy transition. Key features: - Find Ivy charging stations using the map and search - Start and stop charging - View view real-time status and pricing - Check charging progress and view your charging history - Add multiple credit cards and RFID cards
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PRIME Wire at 39% against Ivy Charging Network's 19%. Ivy Charging Network's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PRIME Wire ships an update every 6 months, Ivy Charging Network every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PRIME Wire | Ivy Charging Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.1% of reviews — better | 19.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prime Wire and Cable, Inc. | ChargeLab |
Customer experience
PRIME Wire
Ivy Charging Network
Bugs and requests
PRIME Wire
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes after iOS updates
- Devices randomly going offline
- Unable to log in or change password
- Schedules/timers not working as expected
- Inability to add or control individual plugs
Requested features
5 requests- Siri/HomeKit integration
- Auto-shutoff timer option
- Improved app UI/UX
- Better cold weather performance
- More reliable connectivity
Ivy Charging Network
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PRIME Wire
No in-app purchases
Ivy Charging Network
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PRIME Wire free?
Is Ivy Charging Network free?
Do PRIME Wire or Ivy Charging Network have ads?
Which is updated more often, PRIME Wire or Ivy Charging Network?
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