Comparison

Vattenfall InCharge vs IONITY

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

Head to head
About

Vattenfall InCharge

Find and use electric vehicle charging stations across Europe. This app allows you to locate available chargers, start and monitor charging sessions, and manage your account. It supports charging without a physical card by using your credit or debit card.

Highlights
  • Discover over 400,000 charging points
  • Check availability and charging rates
  • Start charging sessions via the app
  • Charge without a subscription card
  • Monitor charging session progress
  • Report charging station issues
  • Manage charge cards and sessions
Features
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Carefree Electric Driving for Everyone The transition to electric driving is accelerating rapidly. That’s why we are committed to making electric driving easy, affordable, and accessible for everyone. With Vattenfall InCharge, one of Europe’s largest charging networks, we make finding and charging easy! DISCOVER OVER 400,000 CHARGING POINTS ACROSS EUROPE With Vattenfall InCharge, you have access to over 400,000 charging points in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, and more. And every day, more and more stations are added! CHECK AVAILABILITY AND CURRENT CHARGING RATES Check which charging points are available and view the price for charging when you use a Vattenfall InCharge charge card! CHARGE THROUGH THE APP Want to charge but don’t have your Vattenfall InCharge charge card with you? Log-in, select the charging point in the app and start your charging session through the app! CHARGE WITHOUT A SUBSCRIPTION Want to charge at a Vattenfall InCharge station but you don’t have a charge card? No problem! Easily add your credit or debit card and start your session through the app. When the session is finished, you’ll receive your receipt in the app and via email. RECEIVE UPDATES ABOUT THE PROGRESS OF YOUR CHARGING SESSIONS Whether you start a session through the app or with your physical charge card, we’ll keep you updated on the progress of your charging session in the app. EASILY REPORT ISSUES Encounter a problem at a Vattenfall InCharge charging station? Report it easily through the app, we’ll start investigating and will let you know when the issue is finished! MANAGE YOUR CHARGECARDS, CHARGING STATIONS AND SESSIONS Are you a Vattenfall InCharge customer? Log in and manage your charge cards, charging stations, and see a comprehensive overview or detailed view of all your charging sessions. FILTER EASILY TO FIND YOUR FAVOURITE STATION Customize your search with our filtering options. Whether you need fast charging, specific plug types, or just want to look for Vattenfall InCharge stations, easily filter in our app to find the perfect charging station for your needs. RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS WHEN STATIONS BECOME AVAILABLE No space in your favorite charging station? Set notifications to be alerted when a charging point becomes available!

About

IONITY

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
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Say hi to your co-driver. You’re searching for a top-notch EV charging experience? Here you are: Download the IONITY App to access Europe’s leading High-Power Charging (HPC) network available across 24 countries – open to EVs from all manufacturers. Our network delivers maximum charging speeds of up to 400 kW, enabling you to charge 300 kilometres of range in 15 minutes. Faster charging sessions — more time for you. Discover the highlights of the IONITY App Navigation • Search and find the nearest or a specific IONITY Station — the availability of all charging points is displayed in real-time. • Use the IONITY Route Planner to plan your journey ahead and import your daily or upcoming routes to your favourite navigation app with ease. Charging • Conveniently start and end your charging session directly within the IONITY App. • Track your charging progress in real-time and receive a push notification when you’re at 80% to go back on the road. • Optional: Use our app to scan the QR code on the charger to start the session. Payment • Safely store your account and payment details within the app to conveniently pay for your charging sessions. • Receive monthly invoices for your personal or professional use to keep an eye on your spendings. • Have a closer look at your past IONITY charging sessions and explore useful information like station location and kWh charged. Find the right IONITY Subscription for you Discover our subscriptions within the app: Choose the one that matches your lifestyle, driving habits, and charging needs by opting for IONITY Power or Motion. Sign up now and charge your electric vehicle at very attractive price per kWh. Prices vary by country. IONITY Power Power your EV and charge for less: Our IONITY Power subscription is the right choice for most EV drivers. You save money after only two charging sessions per month: Benefit from the cheapest charging prices per kWh and continue your journey fast. IONITY Motion Keep yourself in motion: IONITY Motion is the ideal subscription for drivers that only occasionally use their electric vehicle and want to benefit from a cheaper charging price per kWh by using the IONITY App. Your benefits with IONITY Power and IONITY Motion: • A significantly lower charging price per kWh • No seasonal or peak changes of kWh prices • Switch your current subscription anytime • Cancel subscription anytime to next billing date • Subscribe and pay via the IONITY App Charging for registered users without IONITY Power or Motion subscription: IONITY App tariff Ready. Set. Charge! Sign up within the IONITY App and automatically benefit from a slightly lower charging price per kWh. No subscription and no monthly fees. This is the IONITY App tariff. Upgrade to our subscriptions to save even more. About IONITY IONITY builds and operates Europe’s largest ultra-fast charging network. With a High-Power Charging (HPC) capacity of up to 400 kW, it enables maximum charging speeds. IONITY exclusively uses renewable energy, ensuring emission-free and carbon-neutral driving. Currently, the IONITY network includes over 700 charging stations and more than 4,800 HPC charging points across 24 European countries. IONITY was founded in 2017 and is a joint venture between the car manufacturers BMW Group, Ford Motor Company, Hyundai Motor Group, Kia, Mercedes-Benz AG and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche as well as BlackRock's Climate Infrastructure Platform as a financial investor. The company is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and has additional offices in Dortmund, Germany, the French metropolis Paris, and outside the Norwegian capital Oslo. Further information at www.ionity.eu.

Screenshots

Vattenfall InCharge4 screens
IONITY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Vattenfall InCharge at free against IONITY's free with in-app purchases. Vattenfall InCharge also leads on review sentiment (56% vs 44%). IONITY's advantage is ratings volume (146 vs 26). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Vattenfall InCharge against 4.5 for IONITY. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IONITY has 146 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of Vattenfall InCharge's written reviews are positive against 44% of IONITY's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vattenfall InCharge ships an update every 3 weeks, IONITY fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Vattenfall InCharge versus IONITY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVattenfall InChargeIONITY
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (26 ratings)4.5 (146 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.6% of reviews — better44.1% of reviews
Number of ratings26146 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVattenfall ABIonity

Customer experience

Vattenfall InCharge

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive55.6%
Neutral7.4%
Negative37.0%

IONITY

All ratings146 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews381 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral13.6%
Negative42.3%

Bugs and requests

Vattenfall InCharge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

IONITY

Reported bugs

22 issues
  • 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
Show 17 more
  • QR code scanner button missing or non-functional
  • Charging status not updating in real-time
  • Unable to stop charging from app
  • Session stuck in app after failed charge attempt
  • Email verification codes not received or delayed
  • App freezes when selecting locations
  • Payment method changes not working
  • Subscription cancellation failing with server errors
  • Route planner crashes and malfunctions
  • Charger not recognized after QR scan
  • Double charging occurring on account
  • App doesn't sync with vehicle data
  • Language settings not respected
  • Tariff/pass information not displaying
  • Invoice download functionality broken
  • Weak mobile signal causes app failures
  • Address validation rejecting valid entries

Requested features

19 requests
  • CarPlay and Android Auto integration
  • Plug and Charge functionality
  • Real-time charger availability status
  • Route planning with charging stops
  • Business/company account invoicing
Show 14 more
  • RFID card or badge payment option
  • Charger occupancy forecasting
  • Infrastructure information (restaurants, toilets, WiFi)
  • Dark mode for app interface
  • Ability to save and export planned routes
  • Multiple invoice consolidation
  • Wallet/prepaid balance feature
  • Live charging progress notifications
  • Filter for IONITY-only stations
  • Improved vehicle database for route planning
  • Email language preference settings
  • Payment method management in app
  • Charger power output display on map
  • Home screen widget functionality

In-app purchases

None

Vattenfall InCharge

No in-app purchases

None

IONITY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vattenfall InCharge free?
Vattenfall InCharge 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, Vattenfall InCharge or IONITY?
IONITY is rated higher. Vattenfall InCharge averages 4.4 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while IONITY averages 4.5 from 146 ratings.
Do Vattenfall InCharge or IONITY have ads?
Neither Vattenfall InCharge nor IONITY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vattenfall InCharge or IONITY?
Vattenfall InCharge ships an update every 3 weeks, and IONITY fortnightly. Most recently, Vattenfall InCharge was updated on September 22, 2026 and IONITY on September 22, 2026.

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