Shadow Immobiliser vs Boost eCharge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shadow Immobiliser
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The Shadow Immobiliser is the UK's first connected immobiliser, allowing you to secure your vehicle with innovative and reliable technology. The system works by automatically immobilising your vehicle when your ignition is switched off. Once installed in your vehicle, you can operate through the presence of our unique Driver Detection Key Cards or via this app. Key features of the app include: * Set up secure key control for multiple vehicles. * Override for timed periods for when you have your vehicle in for service or repair. * Set a schedule so your vehicle is protected by Shadow Immobiliser at your convenience. * See your Key Card battery levels so you know when to recharge. Please note you need Shadow Immobiliser installed in your vehicle before using this app. Please contact us via our website for fitting options.
Boost eCharge
Find and use electric vehicle charging stations. Pay for sessions with your card, scan QR codes or RFID cards to start charging, and track your ongoing sessions in real-time. View charger availability and access visitor tariffs.
- Locate compatible EV chargers
- Pay for charging sessions
- Start sessions via QR code or RFID
- Real-time session tracking
- View charger availability
- Generate payment receipts
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Boost - Charge your car on all boost compatible chargers - Pay for charge sessions using a credit or debit card, - Scan QR codes, RFID cards or download the app to start a session - Identify nearby charge points - Track and receive on going sessions in real time - View charge point availiability - Visitor and public access tariffs - Generate payment receipts
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Boost eCharge at monthly against Shadow Immobiliser's every 4 months. Shadow Immobiliser's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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.
Shadow Immobiliser ships an update every 4 months, Boost eCharge monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shadow Immobiliser | Boost eCharge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Global Telemetrics Limited | Miralis Data ltd |
In-app purchases
Shadow Immobiliser
No in-app purchases
Boost eCharge
No in-app purchases
Questions
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