VoltShare vs Solcharge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Find nearby EV chargepoints
- Reserve chargepoints
- Route navigation to chargepoints
- Live charging session data
- Pay-as-you-go charging
- Community network access
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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 donβt 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.
Solcharge
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- Search for charging stations: Quickly find nearby charging stations via map or keywords, and display the number, type, and real-time status of charging piles. - Find charging piles: View detailed information about charging piles, including power, price, and availability status, to help users select the most suitable charging pile. - Scan to charge: Scan the QR code on the charging pile to start charging with one click, featuring simple and fast operation. - View orders: Check the details of charging orders in real-time, including charging duration, cost, and payment status, to facilitate users in managing their charging records. - Apply for charging pile construction: Users can submit an application for building a charging pile through the app, fill in relevant information, and upload materials to contribute to the expansion of the charging network. - Redeem points for products: Users can accumulate points for each charging session, which can be redeemed for products or services to enhance user stickiness. - User reviews: Users can rate charging stations and piles to assist other users in choosing high-quality services. - Charging statistics: Provide statistical data on charging frequency, duration, and cost to help users understand their charging habits. - Customer support: An in-app online customer service function is available to promptly address users' issues and improve the user experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Solcharge at weekly against VoltShare's 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VoltShare ships an update every 2 months, Solcharge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VoltShare | Solcharge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | VoltShare Ltd | Solcode |
In-app purchases
VoltShare
No in-app purchases
Solcharge
No in-app purchases









