Comparison

VoltShare vs Cord EV

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

Head to head
About

VoltShare

Discover and reserve nearby electric vehicle charging stations powered by a community network. This app offers affordable, pay-as-you-go charging with live session data and route navigation.

Highlights
  • Find nearby EV chargepoints
  • Reserve chargepoints
  • Route navigation to chargepoints
  • Live charging session data
  • Pay-as-you-go charging
  • Community network access
Features
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Find nearby community EV charging points VoltShare is a community powered EV chargepoint sharing network, combining our proprietary domestic* and commercial chargepoints around the U.K. Join us to access our community of EV chargepoints in small business locations, public areas, and homes around your neighbourhood. You can rest assured knowing that charging your car will not only be more affordable and convenient, but you will also be supporting local communities. We are always adding new chargepoints and services, so do check back regularly to see our chargepoint coverage. Use a VoltShare Chargepoint in 4 simple steps: 1. Connect your electric car to the chargepoint. 2. Scan the QR code to initiate charging. 3. Your live session data will be visible on the app. 4. Once you disconnect your car, the payment will be automatically processed. Key Features: 1. Search and Reserve: Find available chargepoints near you and reserve with a 1-hour time slot to ensure it is yours. 2. Route Navigation: Easily navigate from your current location to your reserved chargepoint. 3. Safe and Secure Charging: Charging can only be initiated by scanning the QR code on the chargepoint with our backend cloud system ensuring you are using the right one. 4. Live Charging Session Data: With a direct connection to the chargepoint, you will have access to live data from your charging session including electricity usage, ongoing parking cost, ongoing charging cost, and ongoing total costs. 5. More affordable, PAYG service: No more overpaying for what you don’t use. Our app and network service calculates exactly how much you have used and ensures you only pay for what you use. This is all done behind the scenes and ensures an affordable charging service for everyone. About VoltShare: We are a team who are personally motivated in enabling sustainable, zero emission transport for a cleaner society. With our complete charging solution, we are aiming to improve equitable access to zero emission transport in all areas of the country. *Interested in renting out your chargepoint? Drop us an email to find out how you can purchase a VoltShare chargepoint and start earning some money and helping out your fellow EV drivers. ++ Please send us feedback to help us improve our product and services to the VoltShare community.

About

Cord EV

Manage and monitor your electric vehicle charging remotely to reduce costs and environmental impact. Schedule charging times, track expenses, and ensure secure access to your charger.

Highlights
  • Remote EV charging management
  • Automatic and manual scheduling
  • Cost and CO2 emissions tracking
  • Secure charger access
  • Real-time charging insights
  • Live chat support
Features
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With a Cord charger and our smart energy assistant, we’ll take care of your EV charging needs, helping you save both time and money, wherever you are. With the Cord app, you can easily manage and monitor your EV charging remotelyβ€”helping you reduce energy costs and your carbon footprint. The app puts you in full control, allowing you to charge your EV with a simple tap, schedule cost-effective charging times, and track the cost of each session. Key Features: Automatic Scheduling: Tell us how much charge you need and when you’re plugging in, and let our Smart Energy Assistant handle the rest. Your car will charge during the most affordable and eco-friendly times. Manual Scheduling: Set the exact time you want your EV to charge, and we'll take care of the details. Instant Charge: Start charging your EV as soon as you plug it inβ€”no delays. Insights: Get real-time data on your charging costs, CO2 emissions, and energy usage, as well as a breakdown of past charging sessions. Secure Charging: Protect your charger from unauthorized access. Charging only starts once you authorize it through the app. Security Log: Track any attempts at unauthorized use of your charger with our detailed security logs. Live Chat: Connect with our dedicated support team based in the UK via the app for any assistance. Compatible with Cord EV chargers. Find out more: E: hello@cord-ev.com W: https://www.cord-ev.com/

Screenshots

VoltShare4 screens
Cord EV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VoltShare at 80% against Cord EV's 19%. VoltShare also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Cord EV's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VoltShare ships an update every 2 months, Cord EV fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
VoltShare versus Cord EV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoltShareCord EV
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews β€” better19.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree β€” betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size60 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVoltShare LtdCord Power Technologies Ltd

Customer experience

VoltShare

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Cord EV

Written reviews21 reviews
Positive19.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative76.2%

In-app purchases

None

VoltShare

No in-app purchases

None

Cord EV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VoltShare free?
VoltShare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cord EV free?
Cord EV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VoltShare or Cord EV have ads?
Neither VoltShare nor Cord EV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VoltShare or Cord EV?
VoltShare ships an update every 2 months, and Cord EV fortnightly. Most recently, VoltShare was updated on October 7, 2026 and Cord EV on October 16, 2026.

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