Comparison

Bright vs QRSure

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

Head to head
About

Bright

Track your electricity and gas usage in real-time from your smart meters. This app helps you manage energy consumption and spend more efficiently, contributing to carbon reduction goals. Requires compatible hardware for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Real-time energy consumption monitoring
  • Electricity and gas usage tracking
  • Smart meter data access via DCC or CAD
  • Clamp-on sensor support for electricity
  • Energy spend management
  • Carbon efficiency goals
Features
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Monitor your energy consumption anytime, anywhere with Bright. For real-time data you need Glowmarkt compatible hardware (https://shop.glowmarkt.com/) - which works with either smart or traditional meters. People with SMETS2 (or E&A SMETS 1) meters can access their half hourly data with Bright for free, once they go through our verification process. Bright lets you check your energy consumption, this could be electricity and gas usage from your smart meters, via the DCC or our Consumer Access Device (CAD). Clamp-on technology sensors can support electricity usage monitoring. Our goal is to help you manage your energy consumption and spend more efficiently as we all strive to become more carbon efficient. To see our Frequently Asked Questions go to: https://glowmarkt.com/#/faqs/apps For more information or any questions please contact: support@glowmarkt.com Join the Glow community (https://forum.glowmarkt.com/).

About

QRSure

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QRSure—scan smarter and stay safe! Never get caught out by fake QRCodes! QRSure is your trusted QR scanner that validates all QRCodes and supports parking payment and EV charging app links before you connect. KEY FEATURES: • QRCodes are validated without actually opening them • QRCodes which link to URL shortening services are "unfurled" to reveal the real link you would be sent to, and this link is safety checked • UK Parking App Validation: Instantly verifies legitimate parking payment apps like RingGo, PayByPhone, and JustPark • EV Charger Authentication: Confirms genuine charging point apps including Pod Point, BP Pulse, and Shell Recharge • Fraud Protection: Identifies fake parking payment QR codes that could lead to scams • History Log: Keep track of your verified parking sessions and charging points • Clean, Simple Interface: Quick scanning with clear safety indicators • Privacy Focused: No personal data stored, pure security PARKING SAFETY: • Validates Official UK Parking Apps: Know you're using the correct payment system • Council Parking Verification: Confirms legitimate council-approved parking solutions • Payment Protection: Avoid scam QR codes that could lead to fraudulent charges • Location Context: Helps verify if the parking app matches your location EV CHARGING SECURITY: • Charging Network Validation: Verifies authentic EV charging network apps • Payment Link Protection: Ensures secure connection to charging payment systems • Network Recognition: Identifies major UK charging networks • Safe Start: Confirms legitimate charge point activation codes PERFECT FOR: • Anyone wishing to use QR Codes safely • Daily Commuters: Safely pay for parking at train stations and city centres • EV Drivers: Confidently start charging sessions at unfamiliar locations • Business Users: Verify corporate parking and charging solutions • Visitors: Safely use parking facilities in new UK locations Essential Protection: • Real-time Safety Checks: Instant verification of QR codes • Visual Safety Indicators: Clear, immediate feedback on link safety • Detailed Risk Assessment: Understand why a link might be unsafe • Offline Database: Works without internet for known UK parking and EV apps Don't risk scanning unknown QR codes. Let QRSure protect you from QR Code scams. QRSure—scan smarter and stay safe! Note: QRSure requires camera access to scan QR codes. All safety checks are performed securely on your device.

Screenshots

Bright4 screens
QRSure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bright at 13.0 against QRSure's 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bright versus QRSure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrightQRSure
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHILDEBRAND TECHNOLOGY LTDTIMOTHY DOWDALL

Bugs and requests

Bright

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • App crashes
  • Data not loading
  • Login issues
  • Registration errors
  • Password reset emails not received
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  • Graphs too tall for screen
  • Inconsistent billing data
  • App stopped working
  • Tariff information outdated
  • Login issues with password managers
  • Slow data loading
  • Gas cost not showing
  • Comparison views broken
  • Font changed to Times New Roman
  • Doesn't remember login
  • App won't load anything on iOS 15.3
  • Duplicate meters showing
  • Server outage caused no data
  • Smart meter display not recognized
  • Authentication details not sent
  • Login button not clickable until character re-typed
  • Comparison views broken
  • Gas Tariff not found
  • App won't work on IOS 15.3
  • Doesn't remember login
  • Login button not clickable until character re-typed
  • Gas Tariff not found
  • App won't work on IOS 15.3

Requested features

8 requests
  • Export data (CSV)
  • More data analysis
  • iOS widget
  • Support for dual-rate electricity tariffs (Economy 7)
  • Apple Watch version
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  • Ability for customer to override incorrect supplier data
  • Face-ID login
  • Live gas usage in graphical fashion

QRSure

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bright

No in-app purchases

None

QRSure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bright free?
Bright is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRSure free?
QRSure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bright or QRSure have ads?
Neither Bright nor QRSure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bright or QRSure?
Bright ships an update every 2 months, and QRSure every 2 months. Most recently, Bright was updated on October 12, 2026 and QRSure on October 1, 2026.

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