InstaCharge Simple EV charging vs IonGrid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
InstaCharge Simple EV charging
This app simplifies electric vehicle charging by requiring only a phone number for registration. It offers access to a wide network of chargers across India and supports multiple Indian languages for ease of use.
- Simple registration
- Large EV charger network
- Multiple Indian language support
- Easy to use interface
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InstaCharge is the simplest EV charging app you will find out there. No long registration forms, no full name required, nothing. Just register your phone number and start charging. This app is currently only open for a small group of users. InstaCharge has the largest network of EV chargers across India. It allows for simple to use EV charging needs. Supports multiple Indian languages to help you navigate the complex EV charging process.
IonGrid
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IonGrid: Simplifying EV Charging for Everyone Say goodbye to range anxiety and hello to hassle-free charging! With the IonGrid app, you can quickly find, use, and pay for charging stations—whether at home, work, or on the road. Features You’ll Love: - Check charger availability and prices in advance - Start and stop charging from your phone - Real-time session monitoring - Multiple payment options - Special offers and updates Perfect for EV owners, fleet managers, and taxi operators, IonGrid ensures you’re always ready to hit the road. Simply download, sign in, scan, and charge. Keep your app updated for new features, and let IonGRID make your EV journeys stress-free and memorable!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IonGrid at every 3 weeks against InstaCharge Simple EV charging's every 2 months. IonGrid also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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.
InstaCharge Simple EV charging ships an update every 2 months, IonGrid every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InstaCharge Simple EV charging | IonGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 52 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pulse Energy | IONGRID ENERGY SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
InstaCharge Simple EV charging
No in-app purchases
IonGrid
No in-app purchases
Questions
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