# La borne bleue vs IONITY

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | La borne bleue | IONITY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-borne-bleue/id1537570034/reviews)** | [4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ionity/id1551448692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **148** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **44.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 84 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SYNDICAT INTERCOMMUNAL DE LA PERIPHERIE DE PARIS POUR LES ENERGIES ET LES RESEAUX DE COMMUNICATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537570036) | [Ionity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551448694) |

## What reviewers say

### La borne bleue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-borne-bleue/id1537570034)

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.

**Highlights:** Locate compatible charging points, View charging station details, Start, stop, and pay for charging, Subscription for preferential rates, Payment data association, Charge history consultation

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### IONITY

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

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**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 La borne bleue free?

La borne bleue 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, La borne bleue or IONITY?

La borne bleue is rated higher. La borne bleue averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while IONITY averages 4.5 from 148 ratings.

### Do La borne bleue or IONITY have ads?

Neither La borne bleue nor IONITY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, La borne bleue or IONITY?

La borne bleue ships an update monthly, and IONITY fortnightly. Most recently, La borne bleue was updated on November 11, 2026 and IONITY on November 11, 2026.

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