Comparison

Pod Point vs IONITY

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

Head to head
About

Pod Point

Manage your electric vehicle charging needs from public stations to home use. Track energy consumption, optimize charging with schedules, and even earn rewards. This app simplifies powering your EV.

Highlights
  • Manage public, workplace, and home EV charging
  • Track charging activity and energy consumption
  • Control home power from solar or grid
  • Schedule charging for low tariff hours
  • Collect Tesco Clubcard points
Features
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The Pod Point app serves all your public, workplace or home charge needs – all in one place. With the Pod Point app, you can: - Top up your EV while shopping or at the office - Track your charging activity and energy consumption, both at home and on our public charging network in the stats tab - Manage your power at home through solar or the grid - Take advantage of low tariff hours by setting schedules Remember, you can still collect Clubcard points when charging with us. Simply connect your Tesco Clubcard in the app to collect 1 Tesco Clubcard point for every £1 spent on charging using a Pod Point charger at Tesco stores. Alongside a brand-new look and feel, we’ve got some serious technical upgrades. We’ve heard your feedback and been working to improve the EV charging experience. But we aren’t done yet! Keep your eyes open for updates that will make EV charging as easy as possible.

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

Pod Point4 screens
IONITY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IONITY at 4.5 against Pod Point's 3.0. IONITY also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 7%) and ratings volume (147 vs 4). Pod Point's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

IONITY holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IONITY has 147 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of Pod Point's written reviews are positive against 44% of IONITY's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pod Point ships an update every 3 weeks, IONITY fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pod Point versus IONITY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPod PointIONITY
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.5 (147 ratings) — better
Positive reviews6.7% of reviews44.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4147 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPod Point LtdIonity

Customer experience

Pod Point

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral9.7%
Negative83.6%

IONITY

All ratings147 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews386 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral13.5%
Negative42.5%

User reviews

Pod Point

From 4 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Reliable charging
  • 📊 Informative statistics
  • 🔋 Scheduled charging

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • ⏱️ Slow app performance
  • 🤔 Confusing user interface
  • 💰 Expensive charging rates
  • 🔒 Frustrating authentication process

IONITY

From 147 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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+)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Pod Point

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Scheduled charging failures
  • Incorrect charge data reporting
  • Charger status not reflected in app
  • Repeated login issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Multiple vehicle support
  • Real-time charging status
  • Improved scheduling options
  • Integration with energy providers
  • Contactless payment option

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

Pod Point

No in-app purchases

None

IONITY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pod Point free?
Pod Point 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, Pod Point or IONITY?
IONITY is rated higher. Pod Point averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while IONITY averages 4.5 from 147 ratings.
Do Pod Point or IONITY have ads?
Neither Pod Point nor IONITY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pod Point or IONITY?
Pod Point ships an update every 3 weeks, and IONITY fortnightly. Most recently, Pod Point was updated on October 16, 2026 and IONITY on October 16, 2026.

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