Comparison

EZ TAG vs KeyShare

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

Head to head
About

EZ TAG

Manage your toll tag account with ease. View your balance, add funds, and update payment methods. You can also open a new account and order a toll tag for use across multiple states.

Highlights
  • View account balance
  • Add funds
  • Manage payment methods
  • View transactions
  • Manage toll tags and vehicles
  • Receive notifications and alerts
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Managing your EZ TAG account just got easier. For EZ TAG account holders, download the app and log into your account using the same username and password established on your HCTRA.org log in. If you don’t have an EZ TAG you can open an account with the mobile app using a credit card or bank account and order a toll tag to place on your windshield. Your EZ TAG works on all toll roads throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Florida and Colorado. The EZ TAG app allows you to manage all aspects of your EZ TAG Account, including: • View your balance and add funds to your account • Manage your payment methods • View your transactions • Manage your EZ TAGs and vehicles • Manage your EZ TAG Account profile • Receive push notifications and alerts • View news and closures • Call for HCTRA’s roadside assistance service Log-in to HCTRA.org if you need to: • View Monthly Statements • View Yearly Statements • Pay Missed Tolls • Pay Violation Invoices • Find FAQ's, rate charts and other information Please drive safely and remember that the HCTRA Incident Management Division responds to incidents and safeguards stranded motorists who need assistance while using Harris County-operated toll roads. Enjoying the app? Rate us. Your feedback helps us improve your experience. Have questions? Call 281-875-EASY to speak with customer service.

About

KeyShare

Manage and share digital access to various physical and virtual spaces. This app allows you to store mobile keys, receive new access passes, and securely communicate with others regarding access permissions. Protect your personal information by only sharing necessary identity details.

Highlights
  • Store digital access passes
  • Use mobile keys
  • Share access to managed spaces
  • Secure messaging
  • Virtual check-in
  • Mobile commands for locks
Features
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Securely store your digital access passes to physical and virtual spaces. Receive new access passes, use mobile keys, and share access to spaces you manage. Keep your personally identifiable information private and only share the parts of your identity that are needed to prove who you are. - Store access passes to the office, hotel rooms, home, MDUs, and more - Protect your identity - Secure messaging between you, peers, and access managers of spaces - Share access to spaces you manage - Virtual check in to hotels - Mobile commands for locks - Room access via mobile keys

Screenshots

EZ TAG4 screens
KeyShare4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KeyShare at 5.0 against EZ TAG's 3.4. KeyShare also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). EZ TAG's advantage is ratings volume (362 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

KeyShare holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EZ TAG has 362 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EZ TAG ships an update every 3 months, KeyShare every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EZ TAG versus KeyShare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEZ TAGKeyShare
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (362 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings362 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB268 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHarris County Toll Road AuthorityPassiveBolt, Inc.

Customer experience

EZ TAG

All ratings362 ratings
Positive57.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative37.0%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral7.4%
Negative66.7%

KeyShare

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

EZ TAG

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on iOS 16 and newer versions
  • Cannot edit account information on iOS 26
  • Login credentials work on website but not in app
  • Session expired errors preventing transactions
  • Face ID and Touch ID authentication failures
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  • Cannot add vehicles to account
  • App locks account after single failed login attempt
  • Payment method selection not available
  • App becomes unresponsive during peak usage
  • Incorrect axle charges for multi-axle vehicles
  • Account access locked despite correct credentials

Requested features

7 requests
  • Push notifications for toll detection
  • Single-day date range filtering for transactions
  • Apple Pay integration
  • Ability to add multiple vehicles without errors
  • Update license plate from temporary to permanent while activation pending
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  • Better website design matching app quality
  • Improved error messages with solutions

KeyShare

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EZ TAG

No in-app purchases

None

KeyShare

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EZ TAG free?
EZ TAG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KeyShare free?
KeyShare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EZ TAG or KeyShare?
KeyShare is rated higher. EZ TAG averages 3.4 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while KeyShare averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do EZ TAG or KeyShare have ads?
Neither EZ TAG nor KeyShare shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EZ TAG or KeyShare?
EZ TAG ships an update every 3 months, and KeyShare every 10 days. Most recently, EZ TAG was updated on October 17, 2026 and KeyShare on October 9, 2026.

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