Ivy Charging Network vs PigTrace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
PigTrace
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ivy Charging Network ships an update every 2 months, PigTrace every 15 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Ivy Charging Network | PigTrace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ChargeLab | Canadian Pork Council |
In-app purchases
Ivy Charging Network
No in-app purchases
PigTrace
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Ivy Charging Network free?
Is PigTrace free?
Do Ivy Charging Network or PigTrace have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ivy Charging Network or PigTrace?
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