UK Immigration vs Hypervolt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UK Immigration
This app allows users to confirm their identity online for UK visa applications, updating personal details, or setting up eVisa access. It streamlines the process by eliminating the need for in-person appointments for identity verification.
- Online identity confirmation
- Visa application support
- eVisa access setup
- Personal detail updates
- Biometric passport/BRP scanning
- No in-person appointments required
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The UK Immigration: ID Check app lets you confirm your identity online when: • applying for a visa • updating your personal details on your UKVI account • setting up access to your online immigration status (eVisa) Before you start You must follow the steps in the online application form, account update or eVisa form before using the app. You will need to be in a well-lit area, so you can take a good quality photograph of yourself. You need to use: • an iPhone 8 or newer • iOS 16 or later If you are applying for a visa If you use this app when you apply for a visa, you will not have to attend an appointment to confirm your identity. You can use this app if you are: • an EU, European Economic Area (EEA) or Swiss citizen • a British national (overseas) visa (BNO) applicant with a BNO or Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) passport • a graduate visa applicant with a UK biometric residence permit (BRP) You will need either: • a passport that has a chip (also called a ‘biometric passport’) • a biometric residence permit (BRP) If you’re applying for a graduate visa and are not from the EU, European Economic Area (EEA) or a Swiss citizen, you must use your BRP. If you use a BRP, it must not have expired more than 18 months ago. If you are setting up access to your eVisa You will need either a biometric residence permit (BRP) or a passport. If you use a BRP, it must not have expired more than 18 months ago. If you are updating the personal details on your UKVI account You will need a passport or other identity document with your new details. Your document must have a biometric chip. What happens next The app only helps confirm your identity. You must still complete the rest of your application. We will tell you how to do this when you finish using the app. Privacy and security The app is safe and secure. Your personal information will not be stored in the app or on the phone when you finish using it. For information on staying safe online please visit the UK Cyber Aware website. Accessibility Our Accessibility Statement can be found at: https://confirm-your-identity.homeoffice.gov.uk/register/app-accessibility
Hypervolt
Unlock the full potential of your smart home charger. This app allows you to manage charging sessions, reduce electricity costs, and monitor your energy expenditure. Optimize your charging experience and save money.
- Smart charging management
- Bill minimization
- Spending tracking
- Energy expenditure monitoring
- Unlock full charger power
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The Hypervolt App is the perfect companion for your Hypervolt Home smart charger! With Hypervolt, you can unlock the full power of smart charging, minimize your bills, track your spending, and more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hypervolt at 75% against UK Immigration's 23%. Hypervolt also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.9) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). UK Immigration's advantage is ratings volume (167 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hypervolt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UK Immigration has 167 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of UK Immigration's written reviews are positive against 75% of Hypervolt's.
UK Immigration ships an update every 2 months, Hypervolt every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | UK Immigration | Hypervolt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (167 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | 74.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 167 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 223 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Home Office | Hypervolt Limited |
Customer experience
UK Immigration
Hypervolt
User reviews
UK Immigration
From 167 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Simple and straightforward
- ✅ Worked as intended
- 🚀 Reliable without app crashes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Fails to scan documents
- 🔒 Locks out users for 24 hours
- 👎 Doesn't recognize passports or BRP cards
- 🤯 Frustrating and confusing to use
- 🤖 Unreliable and glitchy
Hypervolt
From 1 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 💡 Schedule charging improved
- 📊 Good cost analysis
- ✨ Customizable LED colors
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app performance
- ⚠️ Intermittent charging issues
- 🔌 Charger fails to wake car
- 🔒 Unable to lock/unlock charger
- 📉 Reports not exportable
Bugs and requests
UK Immigration
Reported bugs
4 issues- Chip scanning doesn't work
- Fails to recognize documents
- Randomly disconnects and requires restarting
- Locks users out after multiple failed attempts
Requested features
4 requests- Allow manual entry of document details
- Improve chip scanning functionality
- Provide better instructions and guidance
- Ensure compatibility across all devices
Hypervolt
Reported bugs
18 issues- Latest version does not allow export of reports
- App shows 'waiting for solar' message when no solar
- Analytics screen duplicates oldest record
- Unable to lock charger (stuck 'pending')
- Disconnected charger, cannot reconnect
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- Not letting me create a new account
- Stopped working after last update
- App no longer connects to charger
- App says 'no charging available' while charging
- Every feature says 'try again later'
- No connection to LED lights or settings
- Back to energy tariff not working
- Plug and charge not working
- Lock option doesn't work
- Schedule charging - loss of KW calculation
- App goes offline, requires restart
- Cloud-based charger issues
- App doesn't show change in status when stopping/starting charging
Requested features
17 requests- Widgets for live data
- More LED customization
- More tariff compatibility
- iOS shortcuts/Siri integration
- YouTube video guide
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- Option for standby instead of Eco
- More detailed charging rate graphs
- Ability to set max Amps per session
- Select charge mode per session
- Improve Amazon Echo integration
- Add Alexa integration for Australia
- Ability to add more tariffs (AUD)
- Change currency to AUD
- Error version checking on app update
- Up to 4 tariffs per energy plan
- Set percentage to charge to
- More LED effects
In-app purchases
UK Immigration
No in-app purchases
Hypervolt
No in-app purchases








