Comparison

Ivy Charging Network vs PigTrace

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

Head to head
About

Ivy Charging Network

This app allows electric vehicle owners to locate and manage charging sessions at public stations or their home charger. It provides real-time status, pricing, payment options, and charging history. Users can also schedule home charging for off-peak hours.

Highlights
  • Locate charging stations on a map
  • Start and stop charging sessions
  • View real-time status and pricing
  • Track charging progress and history
  • Manage multiple payment methods
  • Schedule home charging for off-peak hours
Features
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Ivy Charging Network operates one of Ontario’s largest public EV charging networks, with 270+ fast and destination charging points across the province since 2019. Wholly owned by Hydro One, Ivy delivers simple, reliable charging solutions that connect communities and span high-speed corridors (including ONroute locations) and major urban hubs, supporting electrified journeys and the clean energy transition. Key features: - Find Ivy charging stations using the map and search - Start and stop charging - View view real-time status and pricing - Check charging progress and view your charging history - Add multiple credit cards and RFID cards

About

PigTrace

Features
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The PigTRACE app is designed for pig traceability in Canada, which is mandated by federal regulation (Part XV of the Health of Animals Regulations). The mobile application is designed to facilitate reporting of pig movement events and the purchase of government-approved ear tags. Access is also available at https://pigtrace.traceability.ca/login. Users must register an account with the Canadian Pork Council (CPC) before access is granted. CPC is the national traceability administrator for pigs under the federal regulation.

Screenshots

Ivy Charging Network4 screens
PigTrace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ivy Charging Network at every 2 months against PigTrace's every 15 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ivy Charging Network ships an update every 2 months, PigTrace every 15 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Ivy Charging Network versus PigTrace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIvy Charging NetworkPigTrace
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews19.4% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB30 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChargeLabCanadian Pork Council

In-app purchases

None

Ivy Charging Network

No in-app purchases

None

PigTrace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ivy Charging Network free?
Ivy Charging Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PigTrace free?
PigTrace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ivy Charging Network or PigTrace have ads?
Neither Ivy Charging Network nor PigTrace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ivy Charging Network or PigTrace?
Ivy Charging Network ships an update every 2 months, and PigTrace every 15 months. Most recently, Ivy Charging Network was updated on November 3, 2026 and PigTrace on November 3, 2026.

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