Joos vs Buzz Hleðslubankar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Joos
Never worry about a dead phone again. This app helps you find nearby charging stations to power up your device on the go. Simply scan a QR code, charge, and return the device at your convenience.
- Find nearby charging stations
- Scan QR code to rent
- Charge on the move
- Flexible return options
- Discover promotions
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Joos Power provides the ultimate solution to your phone running out of battery whilst you’re on the move. The service is simple; find your nearest station, scan the QR code, charge on the move, and return at a time and place convenient for you – all through our easy-to-use app. Download today and never worry about a dead phone ruining your day again & discover all sorts of promotions and added extras
Buzz Hleðslubankar
Find and rent portable charging banks from stations to power your devices on the go. Simply locate a station, scan a QR code to release a power bank, and return it to any available station.
- Locate charging stations
- Rent portable power banks
- Scan QR codes to release
- Return to any station
- Multiple charging connectors
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Buzz er deilihagkerfi hleðslukubba sem auðveldar þér að hlaða símann á ferðinni. Hvernig virkar Buzz? 1. Finndu Buzz hleðslustöð í gegnum appið okkar. 2. Skannaðu QR kóðann sem er á stöðinni, þá losnar hleðslubanki. 3. Taktu hleðslubankann úr stöðinni og byrjaðu að hlaða. 4. Skilaðu hleðslubankanum í hvaða Buzz hleðslustöð sem er. Stofnaðu aðgang og skráðu þig inn með símanúmeri. Appið leiðir þig á einfaldan hátt í gegnum leiguferlið. Í appinu sérð þú hvar næsta hleðslustöð er. Hleðslubankinn hefur Apple thunderbolt tengi, USB-C tengi og micro USB tengi.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Joos at 4.5 against Buzz Hleðslubankar's 2.9. Joos also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 25%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Buzz Hleðslubankar's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Joos holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Joos's written reviews are positive against 25% of Buzz Hleðslubankar's.
Joos ships an update every 3 weeks, Buzz Hleðslubankar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Joos | Buzz Hleðslubankar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (27 ratings) — better | 2.9 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Silcs Solutions Ltd | Deilihagkerfi ehf. |
Customer experience
Joos
Buzz Hleðslubankar
Bugs and requests
Joos
Reported bugs
14 issues- Charger lead faulty
- Return didn't work properly
- First battery did not charge
- Power bank did not charge phone
- Machine took money but didn't work
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- Chargers not working
- Charged as if not returned
- Power bank ran out of charge quickly
- Power bank didn't charge phone
- No charge in the power bank
- Charger cable needs to be pushed
- App requires internet and battery to sign up
- Map not accurate for station locations
- Charging ports everywhere now
Requested features
7 requests- Improve charging speed
- Offer better value for money
- Provide an exchange option for faulty cables
- Make pricing clearer in the app
- Support fast charging
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- Make charging stations more available
- Invest in better quality power banks
Buzz Hleðslubankar
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Joos
No in-app purchases
Buzz Hleðslubankar
No in-app purchases
