Switch Always On vs Ivy Charging Network
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Switch Always On
This app remotely monitors and configures smart IoT DC Micro Power Supply devices. It helps improve power reliability for networking equipment and automatically reboots modems and routers when they hang.
- Remote monitoring of power supply devices
- Real-time configuration of devices
- Automatic reboot of modems and routers
- Improve power reliability for networking
- Supports multiple devices
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Switch Always On™ is a smart IoT DC Micro Power Supply (UPS) designed to improve the power reliability and connectivity of networking devices, automatically hard reboot cell modems, cable modems & WiFi routers hangs. The Switch Always On™ mobile application allows users to remotely monitor and configure one or multiple Switch Always On™ devices in real-time. Learn more at www.switchalwayson.com
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: Switch Always On at 100% against Ivy Charging Network's 19%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Switch Always On ships an update every 3 months, Ivy Charging Network every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Switch Always On | Ivy Charging Network |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 19.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smart Charging Technologies | ChargeLab |
Customer experience
Switch Always On
Ivy Charging Network
In-app purchases
Switch Always On
No in-app purchases
Ivy Charging Network
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Switch Always On free?
Is Ivy Charging Network free?
Do Switch Always On or Ivy Charging Network have ads?
Which is updated more often, Switch Always On or Ivy Charging Network?
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