Comparison

miio vs IONITY

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

Head to head
About

miio

This app simplifies electric vehicle charging across several European countries. It allows users to find stations, know charging costs in advance, and monitor charging sessions remotely. An optional subscription offers additional benefits like discounts and personalized efficiency tips.

Highlights
  • In-app charging
  • Predictable charging costs
  • Charging station map
  • Remote charging monitoring
  • Trip planning with charging stops
  • Personalized vehicle assistance
Features
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Over 500,000 drivers in 7 countries charge with miio. You always know what you'll pay — before you plug in. How much does it cost to charge? Check before you start. miio shows you the exact price per kWh at every station, with occupancy fees and taxes included. Compare operators (Mobi.E, Powerdot, Tesla and others) and pick the best deal. No surprises on your bill. Find the right charger for your car Map of stations in Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Italy. Filter by power, connector, availability and distance. miio recommends chargers compatible with your vehicle — you see duration and cost before you stop. Plan your trips with charging stops included Set your route, miio calculates where to stop, how long it takes and how much it costs. Save favourite chargers and quickly access your most recent ones. Charge by phone, card or keyfob Start charging from the app, with the miio physical card or keyfob. Track your session in real time and get notified when it's done. Apple CarPlay Find chargers on your car's screen. No need to pick up your phone.

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

miio4 screens
IONITY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IONITY at 44% against miio's 16%. IONITY also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IONITY holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 433 and 146 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of miio's written reviews are positive against 44% of IONITY's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

miio ships an update every 8 days, IONITY fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
miio versus IONITY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermiioIONITY
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (433 ratings)4.5 (146 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews44.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings433 — better146
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB70 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMUVEXT, LDAIonity

Customer experience

miio

All ratings433 ratings
Positive79.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive16.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative79.5%

IONITY

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

Bugs and requests

miio

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

miio

No in-app purchases

None

IONITY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is miio free?
miio 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, miio or IONITY?
IONITY is rated higher. miio averages 4.2 out of 5 from 433 ratings, while IONITY averages 4.5 from 146 ratings.
Do miio or IONITY have ads?
Neither miio nor IONITY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, miio or IONITY?
miio ships an update every 8 days, and IONITY fortnightly. Most recently, miio was updated on September 25, 2026 and IONITY on September 25, 2026.

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