# IONITY vs Chargeprice

The clearest difference is rating: Chargeprice at 5.0 against IONITY's 4.5. Chargeprice also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 44%) and device support (3 vs 1). IONITY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (146 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chargeprice sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IONITY asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chargeprice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IONITY has 146 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of IONITY's written reviews are positive against 79% of Chargeprice's.

IONITY ships an update fortnightly, Chargeprice monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IONITY | Chargeprice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ionity/id1551448692/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargeprice/id1552707493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | **79.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ionity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551448694) | [Chargeprice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552707495) |

## What reviewers say

### IONITY

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

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:** 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


### Chargeprice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargeprice/id1552707493)

Find the cheapest electric vehicle charging stations across Europe. Compare prices based on your car, battery, and time of day. Community-driven data ensures real-time pricing and transparency.

**Highlights:** Compare EV charging prices, Find stations based on car and battery, Real-time pricing transparency, Filter by charging cards, Community-driven data reporting, Ad-free premium option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Holiday Deal 2026 | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IONITY free?

IONITY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Chargeprice free?

Chargeprice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IONITY or Chargeprice?

Chargeprice is rated higher. IONITY averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Chargeprice averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do IONITY or Chargeprice have ads?

Neither IONITY nor Chargeprice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IONITY or Chargeprice?

IONITY ships an update fortnightly, and Chargeprice monthly. Most recently, IONITY was updated on September 22, 2026 and Chargeprice on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*