Comparison

VoltShare vs Solcharge

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

Solcharge

Features
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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.

Screenshots

VoltShare4 screens
Solcharge3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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, Solcharge weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
VoltShare versus Solcharge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoltShareSolcharge
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews80.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size60 MB77 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVoltShare LtdSolcode

In-app purchases

None

VoltShare

No in-app purchases

None

Solcharge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VoltShare free?
VoltShare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Solcharge free?
Solcharge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VoltShare or Solcharge have ads?
Neither VoltShare nor Solcharge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VoltShare or Solcharge?
VoltShare ships an update every 2 months, and Solcharge weekly. Most recently, VoltShare was updated on October 7, 2026 and Solcharge on October 17, 2026.

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