Comparison

Octopus Electroverse vs IONITY

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

Head to head
About

Octopus Electroverse

Access Europe's largest EV charging network with this app. Find and use public chargers, plan routes, and enjoy transparent pricing with discounts. It's designed for all EV drivers, not just customers of a specific energy provider.

Highlights
  • Access over 1 million chargers
  • Free Electrocard (RFID) ordering
  • Plunge Pricing discounts
  • Map filters for charging speeds and types
  • Live charger availability and green energy indicator
  • In-app charging initiation
  • Route planner with charging stops
Features
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Ready for better EV charging? This is Octopus Electroverse, the UK & Europe’s largest EV charging network. It will change how you charge on the go. — Access over 1,000,000 chargers with the all-powerful and award-winning Electroverse app and Electrocard. The Electrocard (RFID) is free to order & you can do this through the Electroverse app whenever you like. One app. One card. One place for your charging needs. This is public EV charging made simple. ‘But I’m not an Octopus customer!’ we hear you cry - well, good news, you don’t need to be with Octopus Energy to use Electroverse - it’s open to all! What’s more, paywalls and hidden fees aren’t our thing - we’re more ‘discounts and inclusivity’. So, once you’ve signed up, you’ll have access to every feature immediately. You’ll also only ever get clear and transparent pricing from us. We never mark up charging rates, directly passing through the rate we receive from the relevant network. This also means we’re able to wrangle some discounted deals, so you can start saving on your favourite charging networks. We’ll see you in the Electroverse soon. —— App features include: - Plunge Pricing discounts = On top of our standard discounts, we’ve rolled out Plunge Pricing: discounts when energy prices drop. Green energy = greener discounts. - Electroverse map toggle = Switches map visibility between all chargers and those compatible with Electroverse. This means you have all the information when selecting a charger. - Map filters = Search and find charging stations via charging speeds, socket types and preferred networks. - Detailed Charger Information = Shows live charger availability, a renewable energy icon to help you charge with 100% green energy, and important location details (such as charging costs and other parking restrictions). - In-app charging = Charge your vehicle via the app! Simply plug in and tap 'start charge' on your phone. - Route planner = Energise your drive with plotted charging stops along any route! Makes driving long distances a piece of cake. - Pay, your way = Debit card, Apple Pay, & more. It’s all your choice. —— Winners of: - Best EV Charging App (2025) - E-mobility Awards - Mobile Innovation of the Year (2024) - National Technology Awards - Best EV charging app (2023) - AutoExpress Awards - EV charging and app development (2022) - E-mobility Awards

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

Octopus Electroverse4 screens
IONITY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Octopus Electroverse at free against IONITY's free with in-app purchases. Octopus Electroverse also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 44%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). IONITY's advantage is ratings volume (148 vs 18). On price, rating, 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

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Octopus Electroverse against 4.5 for IONITY. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IONITY has 148 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Octopus Electroverse's written reviews are positive against 44% of IONITY's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Octopus Electroverse ships an update weekly, IONITY fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Octopus Electroverse versus IONITY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOctopus ElectroverseIONITY
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (18 ratings) — better4.5 (148 ratings)
Positive reviews62.4% of reviews — better44.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18148 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOctopus EnergyIonity

Customer experience

Octopus Electroverse

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews474 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral11.0%
Negative26.6%

IONITY

All ratings147 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral13.5%
Negative42.5%

User reviews

Octopus Electroverse

From 18 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Convenient charging experience
  • 💡 Comprehensive charging network
  • 🚀 Reliable app functionality
  • 👍 Helpful customer support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate charger availability information
  • 💰 High charging prices
  • 🐛 Login and account issues
  • 🐛 Buggy app performance
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns

IONITY

From 148 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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+)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Octopus Electroverse

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes when using certain features
  • Chargers shown as available but not working
  • Issues with linking Octopus Energy account
  • Inconsistent behavior when starting/stopping charging
  • Delayed or missing charging session data

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add price filter to map view
  • Improve route planning and navigation
  • Integrate with vehicle's battery status
  • Add more payment options beyond credit cards
  • Provide charging history and expense tracking

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

Octopus Electroverse

No in-app purchases

None

IONITY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Octopus Electroverse free?
Octopus Electroverse 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, Octopus Electroverse or IONITY?
Octopus Electroverse is rated higher. Octopus Electroverse averages 4.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while IONITY averages 4.5 from 148 ratings.
Do Octopus Electroverse or IONITY have ads?
Neither Octopus Electroverse nor IONITY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Octopus Electroverse or IONITY?
Octopus Electroverse ships an update weekly, and IONITY fortnightly. Most recently, Octopus Electroverse was updated on November 4, 2026 and IONITY on November 3, 2026.

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