# eCharge+ vs IONITY

The clearest difference is rating: IONITY at 4.5 against eCharge+'s 4.0. IONITY also leads on ratings volume (147 vs 2) and review sentiment (44% vs 31%). eCharge+'s advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

IONITY holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IONITY has 147 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of eCharge+'s written reviews are positive against 44% of IONITY's.

eCharge+ ships an update every 3 weeks, IONITY fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | eCharge+ | IONITY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echarge-plus/id1450796330/reviews) | **[4.5 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ionity/id1551448692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **147** |
| Positive reviews | 30.6% of reviews | **44.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [vaylens GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783346194) | [Ionity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551448694) |

## What reviewers say

### eCharge+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echarge-plus/id1450796330)

Locate nearby electric vehicle charging stations and manage your charging sessions. This app offers real-time availability, multiple payment options, and session monitoring. Track your charging history and environmental impact.

**Highlights:** Find charging stations, Real-time availability, Multiple payment methods, Monitor charging sessions, Favorite charging stations, View charging history, Report charging station issues

**In-app purchases:** none


### IONITY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ionity/id1551448692)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable charging speeds
- 🗺️ Extensive European charging network
- 💰 Affordable subscription plans with good value
- 👍 Simple and intuitive app interface
- ⚡ High-power charging capabilities (350kW+)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes and freezes
- 🔌 Many chargers non-functional or out of service
- 💸 Expensive pricing without subscription
- 📍 Chargers often in inconvenient locations
- 🔐 Complex payment authorization process

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- CarPlay and Android Auto integration
- Plug and Charge functionality
- Real-time charger availability status
- Route planning with charging stops
- Business/company account invoicing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eCharge+ free?

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

### Is IONITY free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eCharge+ or IONITY?

IONITY is rated higher. eCharge+ averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while IONITY averages 4.5 from 147 ratings.

### Do eCharge+ or IONITY have ads?

Neither eCharge+ nor IONITY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, eCharge+ or IONITY?

eCharge+ ships an update every 3 weeks, and IONITY fortnightly. Most recently, eCharge+ was updated on October 14, 2026 and IONITY on October 14, 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.*