Comparison

IONITY vs Laddel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IONITY

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
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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 monthly 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.

About

Laddel

This app helps electric vehicle drivers find and use charging stations at various locations. Businesses can offer charging to guests, manage pricing, and track usage, creating a passive income stream.

Highlights
  • Discover nationwide EV chargers
  • Automated payment system
  • Set custom charging prices
  • Manage charger access with groups
  • View charger availability
  • Track charging history
Features
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Laddel gives electric vehicle drivers freedom and predictability by making charging more accessible than ever before. You are now able to charge on all of the chargers in our EV network. Discover nationwide chargers near you at any time, whether you are at a hotel, a campsite, a restaurant or at work, you will now always have a charger at your destination. For companies: Laddel is perfect for companies, destinations and organizations that want to provide charging to their guests. With a fully automated payment system you will always get the electricity cost covered when someone charges are your destination. Youíre chargers will also be visible on the map to anyone who uses Laddel, and they will be able see if the charger is available or busy. And the best part is, there is no need for you to do any extra work, no paperwork, no need to even lift a finger. You decide the charging price and who has access to use it. Maybe you want to set a surcharge on the electricity price for everyone except for your employees? By doing so, youíve created yourself a passive income source. Providing charging creates value for your customers, employees and guests, additionally it makes their everyday life a little less stressful. To discover the Laddel platform in greater detail, download the app and see our website www.laddel.no Laddel functionality: - Spotprice You can set the spot price of electricity as the charging price. This guarantees that the user never pays more than necessary for the energy being used. It also makes sure that you, the host of the charger always get your energy cost covered. You can additionally set a surcharge on the spot price in order to make a little extra money. - Charging map Your destination will become visible in the map and the user is able to see the current status of every charger. - Groups You decide whoís able to see the charger on the map, and whoís able to use it. You can create different groups and set unique prices to the members. Itís also possible to make your charger available to everyone who uses Laddel. - All-in-one app You as a EV driver can start and stop charging directly in the app, and you will automatically pay for the energy used after the charging session has ended. The app gives full access to your charging history. You get an overview of how much you paid, how many kWh you charged for and much, much more. The app is continuously being updated with new and improved functionality in order to provide you with the best possible charging experience. It's of utmost importance to us that we are able to deliver a user-friendly app, thatís why feedback and requests for new features are greatly appreciated.

Screenshots

IONITY4 screens
Laddel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IONITY at 4.5 against Laddel's 3.5. IONITY also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (146 vs 2). Laddel's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IONITY holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IONITY has 146 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IONITY versus Laddel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIONITYLaddel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (146 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews44.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings146 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIonityLaddel AS

Customer experience

IONITY

All ratings146 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews381 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral13.6%
Negative42.3%

Laddel

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and 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
Show 17 more
  • 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
Show 14 more
  • 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

Laddel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IONITY

No in-app purchases

None

Laddel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IONITY free?
IONITY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Laddel free?
Laddel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IONITY or Laddel?
IONITY is rated higher. IONITY averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while Laddel averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do IONITY or Laddel have ads?
Laddel shows ads; IONITY does not.
Which is updated more often, IONITY or Laddel?
IONITY ships an update fortnightly, and Laddel fortnightly. Most recently, IONITY was updated on September 25, 2026 and Laddel on June 5, 2026.

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