# IONITY vs Gridio

The clearest difference is rating: Gridio at 5.0 against IONITY's 4.5. Gridio also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 44%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). IONITY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (146 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gridio sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. IONITY asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gridio 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 1, 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 67% of Gridio's.

IONITY ships an update fortnightly, Gridio weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IONITY | Gridio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ionity/id1551448692/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridio/id1572829126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ionity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551448694) | [Gridio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567388791) |

## 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


### Gridio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridio/id1572829126)

Automatically charge your electric vehicle when electricity is cheapest and cleanest. Connect your car and solar inverter to optimize charging costs, reduce your carbon footprint, and maximize self-consumption of solar energy. The app handles all the smart charging for you.

**Highlights:** Automatic smart charging based on price and cleanliness, EV charging with self-produced solar energy, Real-time countdown to cheapest electricity hours, Supports official car APIs from major brands, Connects with popular solar inverters, No additional hardware required

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gridio Smart | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Gridio Smart | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $34.90 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.90 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $39.90 | per year |
| Gridio Smart | $69.99 | one-time |
| Gridio For Life | $149.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IONITY free?

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

### Is Gridio free?

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

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

Gridio is rated higher. IONITY averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Gridio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IONITY or Gridio have ads?

Neither IONITY nor Gridio shows ads.

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

IONITY ships an update fortnightly, and Gridio weekly. Most recently, IONITY was updated on September 22, 2026 and Gridio on September 16, 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.*