# IONITY vs Electra

The clearest difference is rating: IONITY at 4.5 against Electra's 3.7. IONITY also leads on ratings volume (146 vs 6). Electra's advantage is review sentiment (71% vs 44%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

IONITY holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IONITY has 146 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of IONITY's written reviews are positive against 71% of Electra's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

IONITY ships an update fortnightly, Electra every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IONITY | Electra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ionity/id1551448692/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electra-fast-ev-charging/id1592728378/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | **70.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 70 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ionity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551448694) | [Electra SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592728380) |

## 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


### Electra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electra-fast-ev-charging/id1592728378)

Find available electric vehicle charging stations nearby, pay quickly, and track your charging session in real-time. Offers ultra-fast charging and smart route planning to optimize your electric trips across Europe.

**Highlights:** Find available charging stations, Real-time charging session tracking, Ultra-fast charging up to 400 kW, Smart route planner, Automatic charging with Autocharge, Best price charging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IONITY free?

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

### Is Electra free?

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

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

IONITY is rated higher. IONITY averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Electra averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do IONITY or Electra have ads?

Neither IONITY nor Electra shows ads.

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

IONITY ships an update fortnightly, and Electra every 5 days. Most recently, IONITY was updated on September 25, 2026 and Electra 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.*