Ivy Charging Network vs EV Notifier
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
EV Notifier
This app helps electric vehicle owners find available charging stations from various providers. It sends notifications when a charger becomes free, eliminating the need to check multiple apps. Users can view station details, filter by plug type or network, and manage all their alerts in one place.
- Check charger availability from multiple providers
- Receive notifications when chargers become available
- Explore map or search for chargers
- View charger details and availability
- Filter by plug type and charging network
- Manage notifications in one place
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EV Notifier allows you to check charger availability from multiple providers and receive a notification when charging stations become available. Avoid loading multiple apps and refreshing constantly just to know when a charging station is available. Explore the map or search your area for an EV charger from compatible networks. Select a location to see charger details and availability. Use map filters to only show certain charging plugs and/or charging networks. Set up notifications for different charging stations and manage them in one place. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EV Notifier at 100% against Ivy Charging Network's 19%. Ivy Charging Network's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads 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. EV Notifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Ivy Charging Network asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ivy Charging Network | EV Notifier |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 121 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ChargeLab | Watta Labs |
Customer experience
Ivy Charging Network
EV Notifier
In-app purchases
Ivy Charging Network
No in-app purchases
EV Notifier
- Pro Monthly$3.001 Month
- Pro Yearly$30.001 Year
Questions
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Do Ivy Charging Network or EV Notifier have ads?
Which is updated more often, Ivy Charging Network or EV Notifier?
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