# IONITY vs EV Charging Stations Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IONITY at 44% against EV Charging Stations Map's 0%. IONITY also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (146 vs 5). EV Charging Stations Map's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EV Charging Stations Map sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. IONITY asks for nothing beyond the download.

EV Charging Stations Map holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IONITY has 146 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of IONITY's written reviews are positive against 0% of EV Charging Stations Map's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

IONITY ships an update fortnightly, EV Charging Stations Map every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IONITY | EV Charging Stations Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (146 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ionity/id1551448692/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-charging-stations-map/id6745939181/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **146** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **44.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 70 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ionity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551448694) | [WarthogLab](https://appshunter.io/developer/890415554) |

## 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


### EV Charging Stations Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ev-charging-stations-map/id6745939181)

Locate electric vehicle charging stations worldwide with real-time availability, pricing, and user reviews. Plan routes and filter by charging speed or connector type for seamless travel.

**Highlights:** Worldwide EV charging station locator, Real-time station availability, Route planning, Smart filtering by provider, speed, connector, Live pricing and opening hours, User reviews, Save favorite spots

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Charge Map - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Charge Map - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Charge Map Pro | $34.99 | per year |
| Charge Map - Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Charge Map Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IONITY free?

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

### Is EV Charging Stations Map free?

EV Charging Stations Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IONITY or EV Charging Stations Map?

EV Charging Stations Map is rated higher. IONITY averages 4.5 out of 5 from 146 ratings, while EV Charging Stations Map averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do IONITY or EV Charging Stations Map have ads?

Neither IONITY nor EV Charging Stations Map shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IONITY or EV Charging Stations Map?

IONITY ships an update fortnightly, and EV Charging Stations Map every 2 weeks. Most recently, IONITY was updated on September 26, 2026 and EV Charging Stations Map on September 13, 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.*