La borne bleue vs IONITY
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
La borne bleue
This app provides access to a large public charging network for electric and hybrid vehicles in Île-de-France. It allows users to locate compatible charging stations, view detailed information, and manage charging sessions. Subscribers gain access to additional features like automatic payment and charge history.
- Locate compatible charging points
- View charging station details
- Start, stop, and pay for charging
- Subscription for preferential rates
- Payment data association
- Charge history consultation
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Premier réseau de recharge d’Île-de-France AVEC LA BORNE BLEUE, VOUS ROULEZ, ON RECHARGE ! Avec plus de 1 200 points de charge en service en 2026, la borne bleue est le plus grand réseau public de bornes de recharge en Île-de-France. Déployé par le Sipperec, avec le financement de la Région Île-de-France et du programme Advenir piloté par l’Avere France, ce réseau est accessible à tous, particuliers, entreprises et collectivités. Il garantit un maillage dense et l’interopérabilité des équipements : le réseau borne bleue est visible par tous les usagers et compatible avec les autres réseaux en France et en Europe. Vous êtes ainsi assurés de toujours trouver un point de charge, quel que soit le trajet, l’abonnement et le type de véhicule. Grâce à votre application la borne bleue, rechargez-vous en toute simplicité sur l’ensemble des bornes bleues disponibles 24h/24 et 7j/7. C’est une solution complète pour la mobilité et la recharge de véhicules électriques et hybrides. Conviviale et très complète, elle vous permet de : rechercher un point de charge compatible avec votre véhicule, obtenir des informations détaillées sur ce point de charge (conditions techniques et tarifaires), - payer, démarrer et arrêter une charge. Ces services sont disponibles pour l’ensemble des utilisateurs de l’application. Les abonnés au service la borne bleue accèdent à des services complémentaires : association automatique de vos données de paiement (sans re-saisie), - paiement de vos recharges en fin de mois, - consultation de votre historique de charge, - envoi d’une carte magnétique RFID pour l’authentification et le paiement. Vous souhaitez vous abonner pour bénéficier d’un tarif de recharge préférentiel ? Rendez-vous dans l’application ou sur le site web http://labornebleue.fr Besoin d’aide ? Contactez notre hotline joignable 24h/24 et 7j/7 au 0 805 021 480 (service situé en France et appel gratuit).
IONITY
Find and use high-power electric vehicle charging stations across Europe. Plan your routes, start and stop charging sessions, and manage payments easily within the app. Offers subscription plans for reduced charging costs.
- Find nearest charging stations
- Real-time charger availability
- Route planner for journeys
- Start/stop charging sessions
- Track charging progress
- In-app payment and invoicing
- Subscription plans for lower rates
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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 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: La borne bleue at 5.0 against IONITY's 4.5. La borne bleue also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). IONITY's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 14%) and ratings volume (148 vs 3). 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.
La borne bleue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IONITY has 148 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of La borne bleue's written reviews are positive against 44% of IONITY's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
La borne bleue ships an update monthly, IONITY fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | La borne bleue | IONITY |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.5 (148 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 44.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 148 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SYNDICAT INTERCOMMUNAL DE LA PERIPHERIE DE PARIS POUR LES ENERGIES ET LES RESEAUX DE COMMUNICATION | Ionity |
Customer experience
La borne bleue
IONITY
Bugs and requests
La borne bleue
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
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- 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
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- 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
La borne bleue
No in-app purchases
IONITY
No in-app purchases









