# IONITY vs Laddel

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.

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 3.5. 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.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IONITY | Laddel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ionity/id1551448692/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laddel/id1621270986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 70 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ionity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551448694) | [Laddel AS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621270988) |

## 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


### Laddel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laddel/id1621270986)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 26, 2026 and Laddel on June 5, 2026.

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