# Plugsurfing vs IONITY

The clearest difference is monetization model: Plugsurfing at free against IONITY's free with in-app purchases. Plugsurfing also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). IONITY's advantage is ratings volume (148 vs 22). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Plugsurfing holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IONITY has 148 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Plugsurfing'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.

Plugsurfing ships an update monthly, IONITY fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plugsurfing | IONITY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plugsurfing-ev-charging/id793188906/reviews)** | [4.5 (148 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ionity/id1551448692/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **148** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **44.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 84 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plugsurfing GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/793188909) | [Ionity](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551448694) |

## What reviewers say

### Plugsurfing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plugsurfing-ev-charging/id793188906)

Find and access over 1 million electric vehicle charging points across Europe and the UK. Easily locate stations, filter by speed and price, and start charging directly from the app. Plan your routes and pay conveniently with various methods.

**Highlights:** Find charging stations, Filter by speed, price, operator, Real-time availability, Start charging in-app, Route planner, Multiple payment options, Charging card support

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Plugsurfing free?

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

### Is IONITY free?

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

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

Plugsurfing is rated higher. Plugsurfing averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while IONITY averages 4.5 from 148 ratings.

### Do Plugsurfing or IONITY have ads?

Neither Plugsurfing nor IONITY shows ads.

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

Plugsurfing ships an update monthly, and IONITY fortnightly. Most recently, Plugsurfing was updated on November 11, 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.*