Comparison

PsyPad vs Ivy Charging Network

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PsyPad

Features
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PsyPad is an open source platform for facilitating visual psychophysics experiments on an iPad. Using customisable staircases or MOCS, the researcher can control presentation of any stimuli that can be precomputed as PNG image files, including movies. Features include participant accounts, up to 4 response buttons, comprehensive log files, and remote test configuration using the PsyPad server. A demo mode with access to a public gallery of tests also makes PsyPad useful for teaching. The project is open source, with repositories for the application code and example server code. https://github.com/davidlawson/PsyPad https://github.com/davidlawson/PsyPad-Server

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Ivy Charging Network4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ivy Charging Network at every 2 months against PsyPad's every 4 months. Ivy Charging Network also leads on device support (3 vs 1). PsyPad's advantage is iOS requirement (13.5 vs 15.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PsyPad ships an update every 4 months, Ivy Charging Network every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
PsyPad versus Ivy Charging Network: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPsyPadIvy Charging Network
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”19.4% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationβ€”Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.5 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrew TurpinChargeLab

In-app purchases

None

PsyPad

No in-app purchases

None

Ivy Charging Network

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PsyPad free?
PsyPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ivy Charging Network free?
Ivy Charging Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PsyPad or Ivy Charging Network have ads?
Neither PsyPad nor Ivy Charging Network shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PsyPad or Ivy Charging Network?
PsyPad ships an update every 4 months, and Ivy Charging Network every 2 months. Most recently, PsyPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ivy Charging Network on November 3, 2026.

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