Comparison

oneCHARGE vs IONITY

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

Head to head
About

oneCHARGE

Locate and navigate to smart electric vehicle charging stations. View charger and port compatibility, and real-time availability before you arrive. Offers a user-friendly interface with interactive maps and filtering options.

Highlights
  • Interactive map for station location
  • View charger and port types
  • Live charger availability status
  • Filter stations by type and status
  • Directions via Google Maps
  • User profiles for streamlined experience
Features
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Find and get directions to oneCHARGE's Smart EV chargers. See charger and port type compatible with your electric vehicle, as well as live status of chargers. Features include: • User friendly interface and layout for a better user experience • Interactive map so you can easily locate and check charging station details without leaving the map • Directions to selected charging station through Google Maps by default • Checking charger type (standard or rapid) and port type on stations • Live status of chargers to check whether they’re available, in use, or out of order before you get there • Searching stations using filtering on charger type, port type, or status • Quick searching of stations • Ability to register and create a profile for a more streamlined user experience ongoing Please note: This app requires an internet connection through either via 3G/4G or WIFI. Charging stations displayed are within Hong Kong only – if you are using this app overseas, it will default to the closest station to your location that is still within Hong Kong.

About

IONITY

Find and use high-power EV charging stations across Europe. Plan your routes, start and stop charging sessions, and manage payments easily. Offers subscriptions for lower charging prices.

Highlights
  • Find nearest charging stations
  • Real-time charger availability
  • Route planner
  • Start/end charging sessions
  • Track charging progress
  • QR code scanning to start
  • Secure payment storage
Features
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Say hi to your co-driver. You’re searching for a top-notch EV charging experience? Here you are: Download the IONITY App to access Europe’s leading High-Power Charging (HPC) network available across 24 countries – open to EVs from all manufacturers. Our network delivers maximum charging speeds of up to 400 kW, enabling you to charge 300 kilometres of range in 15 minutes. Faster charging sessions — more time for you. Discover the highlights of the IONITY App Navigation • Search and find the nearest or a specific IONITY Station — the availability of all charging points is displayed in real-time. • Use the IONITY Route Planner to plan your journey ahead and import your daily or upcoming routes to your favourite navigation app with ease. Charging • Conveniently start and end your charging session directly within the IONITY App. • Track your charging progress in real-time and receive a push notification when you’re at 80% to go back on the road. • Optional: Use our app to scan the QR code on the charger to start the session. Payment • Safely store your account and payment details within the app to conveniently pay for your charging sessions. • Receive monthly invoices for your personal or professional use to keep an eye on your spendings. • Have a closer look at your past IONITY charging sessions and explore useful information like station location and kWh charged. Find the right IONITY Subscription for you Discover our subscriptions within the app: Choose the one that matches your lifestyle, driving habits, and charging needs by opting for IONITY Power or Motion. Sign up now and charge your electric vehicle at very attractive price per kWh. Prices vary by country. IONITY Power Power your EV and charge for less: Our IONITY Power subscription is the right choice for most EV drivers. You save money after only two charging sessions per month: Benefit from the cheapest charging prices per kWh and continue your journey fast. IONITY Motion Keep yourself in motion: IONITY Motion is the ideal subscription for drivers that only occasionally use their electric vehicle and want to benefit from a cheaper charging price per kWh by using the IONITY App. Your benefits with IONITY Power and IONITY Motion: • A significantly lower charging price per kWh • No seasonal or peak changes of kWh prices • Switch your current subscription anytime • Cancel subscription anytime to next billing date • Subscribe and pay via the IONITY App Charging for registered users without IONITY Power or Motion subscription: IONITY App tariff Ready. Set. Charge! Sign up within the IONITY App and automatically benefit from a slightly lower charging price per kWh. No subscription and no monthly fees. This is the IONITY App tariff. Upgrade to our subscriptions to save even more. About IONITY IONITY builds and operates Europe’s largest ultra-fast charging network. With a High-Power Charging (HPC) capacity of up to 400 kW, it enables maximum charging speeds. IONITY exclusively uses renewable energy, ensuring emission-free and carbon-neutral driving. Currently, the IONITY network includes over 700 charging stations and more than 4,800 HPC charging points across 24 European countries. IONITY was founded in 2017 and is a joint venture between the car manufacturers BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, Hyundai Motor Group, Kia, Mercedes-Benz AG and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche as well as BlackRock's Climate Infrastructure Platform as a financial investor. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and has additional offices in Dortmund, Germany, the French metropolis Paris, and outside the Norwegian capital Oslo. Further information at www.ionity.eu.

Screenshots

oneCHARGE3 screens
IONITY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IONITY at 44% against oneCHARGE's 0%. IONITY also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). oneCHARGE's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

oneCHARGE ships an update every 7 months, IONITY fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
oneCHARGE versus IONITY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteroneCHARGEIONITY
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (146 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews44.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—146 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperoneCHARGEIonity

Customer experience

oneCHARGE

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

IONITY

All ratings146 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews381 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral13.6%
Negative42.3%

Bugs and requests

oneCHARGE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IONITY

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • App hangs on logo screen and won't load
  • Login and registration process fails repeatedly
  • Map doesn't display charging stations
  • Charging session won't start despite payment
  • App crashes during payment authorization
Show 17 more
  • QR code scanner button missing or non-functional
  • Charging status not updating in real-time
  • Unable to stop charging from app
  • Session stuck in app after failed charge attempt
  • Email verification codes not received or delayed
  • App freezes when selecting locations
  • Payment method changes not working
  • Subscription cancellation failing with server errors
  • Route planner crashes and malfunctions
  • Charger not recognized after QR scan
  • Double charging occurring on account
  • App doesn't sync with vehicle data
  • Language settings not respected
  • Tariff/pass information not displaying
  • Invoice download functionality broken
  • Weak mobile signal causes app failures
  • Address validation rejecting valid entries

Requested features

19 requests
  • CarPlay and Android Auto integration
  • Plug and Charge functionality
  • Real-time charger availability status
  • Route planning with charging stops
  • Business/company account invoicing
Show 14 more
  • RFID card or badge payment option
  • Charger occupancy forecasting
  • Infrastructure information (restaurants, toilets, WiFi)
  • Dark mode for app interface
  • Ability to save and export planned routes
  • Multiple invoice consolidation
  • Wallet/prepaid balance feature
  • Live charging progress notifications
  • Filter for IONITY-only stations
  • Improved vehicle database for route planning
  • Email language preference settings
  • Payment method management in app
  • Charger power output display on map
  • Home screen widget functionality

In-app purchases

None

oneCHARGE

No in-app purchases

None

IONITY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is oneCHARGE free?
oneCHARGE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IONITY free?
IONITY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do oneCHARGE or IONITY have ads?
Neither oneCHARGE nor IONITY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, oneCHARGE or IONITY?
oneCHARGE ships an update every 7 months, and IONITY fortnightly. Most recently, oneCHARGE was updated on September 19, 2026 and IONITY on September 26, 2026.

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