# Chargemap vs IONITY

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IONITY at none against Chargemap's 3. IONITY also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Chargemap's advantage is review sentiment (56% vs 44%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chargemap sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. IONITY asks for nothing beyond the download.

IONITY holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 175 and 148 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Chargemap's written reviews are positive against 44% of IONITY's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Chargemap ships an update every 9 days, IONITY fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chargemap | IONITY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (175 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargemap-charging-stations/id438176982/reviews) | **[4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ionity/id1551448692/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **175** | 148 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 44.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 307 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chargemap](https://appshunter.io/developer/1111691078) | [Ionity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551448694) |

## What reviewers say

### Chargemap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chargemap-charging-stations/id438176982)

Locate and plan routes to electric vehicle charging stations across Europe. Find stations based on filters like speed, cost, and connector type. Join a community of EV drivers for real-time updates and shared experiences.

**Highlights:** Locate charging stations with filters, Plan EV routes, Community-rated station information, Manage charging with Chargemap Pass, Supports over 1800 charging networks, Real-time user updates and comments

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chargemap Boost monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Chargemap Plus Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Chargemap Boost Annualy | $69.90 | per year |


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chargemap free?

Chargemap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IONITY free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chargemap or IONITY?

IONITY is rated higher. Chargemap averages 4.2 out of 5 from 175 ratings, while IONITY averages 4.5 from 148 ratings.

### Do Chargemap or IONITY have ads?

Chargemap shows ads; IONITY does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chargemap or IONITY?

Chargemap ships an update every 9 days, and IONITY fortnightly. Most recently, Chargemap was updated on November 6, 2026 and IONITY on November 7, 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.*