Edison XFC vs ionDrive
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Edison XFC
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Welcome to the nation’s first and truly XFC public EV charging stations network! Get 80% charged in as little as 10 minutes AND reduced your regular charging time by at least 50% on America’s fastest public DC charging network, delivering optimal charging rate up to 360kW or your EV’s peak charging rate, whichever is the limit. The app enables you to sign up for free Edison XFC membership and let you: - Find a charging station nearby; - Check the real-time availability of a charger; - Pay contact-free from your smartphone; - Initiate and stop the charging session from your smartphone; - Track your charging status; - View your charging history and receive an email receipt. The Edison XFC stations are equipped with dual-ports supporting all CCS1-competible and NACS-compatible EVs in the near future. That means our station can support just about any EVs on the road, including Tesla Model S, 3, X , Y and Cybertruck (with a separate adaptor for now until the roll out of the NACS port).
ionDrive
Easily find and pay for EV charging stations across a network. Access detailed station information, track charging history, and receive notifications. Offers 24/7 support and invoicing for a seamless charging experience.
- Find EV charging stations
- Hassle-free payments
- Multiple payment methods
- Detailed station information
- Charging history tracking
- Route planning
- 24/7 customer support
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IonDrive MX: The Smarter Way to Charge Your EV IonDrive MX is revolutionizing the way you charge your electric vehicle, giving you seamless access and hassle-free payments across its EV charging networks. With our app, you’re not just finding the nearest charging station—you’re stepping into a world where charging your EV is as easy as tapping your screen. Key Features: • Effortless Payments: Pay for your charge easily across various payment methods, including VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. • Comprehensive Charging Options: Access detailed information and make payments at our EV charging stations across multiple locations. • Transparent Pricing: No activation fee when using the app to start your charge. • Search & Navigation: Find available charging stations and plan routes with Google Maps and Apple Maps. • Charging History: View your charging sessions and costs. • Notifications: Receive email and push notifications about your charging sessions. • 24/7 Support Channel: Our customer support team is available to assist with payment issues or charger activation. • Invoicing: Request an invoice for your charging sessions if needed. With IonDrive MX, charging your EV is fast, easy, and stress-free. Try it today!
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Verdict
Edison XFC and ionDrive are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Edison XFC against 5.0 for ionDrive. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
Edison XFC ships an update every 4 months, ionDrive every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Edison XFC | ionDrive |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 129 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edison Technologies, Inc. | Epic Charging inc. |
In-app purchases
Edison XFC
No in-app purchases
ionDrive
No in-app purchases









