# IONITY vs ChargeUP

The clearest difference is rating: IONITY at 4.5 against ChargeUP's 2.7. IONITY also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). ChargeUP's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChargeUP sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. IONITY asks for nothing beyond the download.

IONITY holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 148 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of IONITY's written reviews are positive against 29% of ChargeUP's.

IONITY ships an update fortnightly, ChargeUP every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IONITY | ChargeUP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ionity/id1551448692/reviews)** | [2.7 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargeup-fast-charge-points/id1637437415/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **148** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **44.0% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 71 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ionity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551448694) | [yohan teixeira](https://appshunter.io/developer/488660484) |

## 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


### ChargeUP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargeup-fast-charge-points/id1637437415)

Easily locate electric vehicle charging stations with detailed information on power, price, and availability. Plan your routes and find destination chargers at hotels and shopping centers. Offers premium features for advanced filtering and a clutter-free experience.

**Highlights:** Find nearby charging stations, Detailed station information, Route planning, Destination charger discovery, Network and power filtering (Premium), Automatic updates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChargeUP PRO | $4.99 | per month |
| ChargeUP PRO | $19.99 | per year |
| chargeUP Premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IONITY free?

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

### Is ChargeUP free?

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

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

IONITY is rated higher. IONITY averages 4.5 out of 5 from 148 ratings, while ChargeUP averages 2.7 from 57 ratings.

### Do IONITY or ChargeUP have ads?

ChargeUP shows ads; IONITY does not.

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

IONITY ships an update fortnightly, and ChargeUP every 5 weeks. Most recently, IONITY was updated on October 29, 2026 and ChargeUP on October 30, 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.*