Comparison

VoltShare vs QRSure

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

QRSure

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QRSure—scan smarter and stay safe! Never get caught out by fake QRCodes! QRSure is your trusted QR scanner that validates all QRCodes and supports parking payment and EV charging app links before you connect. KEY FEATURES: • QRCodes are validated without actually opening them • QRCodes which link to URL shortening services are "unfurled" to reveal the real link you would be sent to, and this link is safety checked • UK Parking App Validation: Instantly verifies legitimate parking payment apps like RingGo, PayByPhone, and JustPark • EV Charger Authentication: Confirms genuine charging point apps including Pod Point, BP Pulse, and Shell Recharge • Fraud Protection: Identifies fake parking payment QR codes that could lead to scams • History Log: Keep track of your verified parking sessions and charging points • Clean, Simple Interface: Quick scanning with clear safety indicators • Privacy Focused: No personal data stored, pure security PARKING SAFETY: • Validates Official UK Parking Apps: Know you're using the correct payment system • Council Parking Verification: Confirms legitimate council-approved parking solutions • Payment Protection: Avoid scam QR codes that could lead to fraudulent charges • Location Context: Helps verify if the parking app matches your location EV CHARGING SECURITY: • Charging Network Validation: Verifies authentic EV charging network apps • Payment Link Protection: Ensures secure connection to charging payment systems • Network Recognition: Identifies major UK charging networks • Safe Start: Confirms legitimate charge point activation codes PERFECT FOR: • Anyone wishing to use QR Codes safely • Daily Commuters: Safely pay for parking at train stations and city centres • EV Drivers: Confidently start charging sessions at unfamiliar locations • Business Users: Verify corporate parking and charging solutions • Visitors: Safely use parking facilities in new UK locations Essential Protection: • Real-time Safety Checks: Instant verification of QR codes • Visual Safety Indicators: Clear, immediate feedback on link safety • Detailed Risk Assessment: Understand why a link might be unsafe • Offline Database: Works without internet for known UK parking and EV apps Don't risk scanning unknown QR codes. Let QRSure protect you from QR Code scams. QRSure—scan smarter and stay safe! Note: QRSure requires camera access to scan QR codes. All safety checks are performed securely on your device.

Screenshots

VoltShare4 screens
QRSure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VoltShare at 13.0 against QRSure's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and February 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
VoltShare versus QRSure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoltShareQRSure
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVoltShare LtdTIMOTHY DOWDALL

In-app purchases

None

VoltShare

No in-app purchases

None

QRSure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VoltShare free?
VoltShare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QRSure free?
QRSure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VoltShare or QRSure have ads?
Neither VoltShare nor QRSure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VoltShare or QRSure?
VoltShare ships an update every 2 months, and QRSure every 2 months. Most recently, VoltShare was updated on September 20, 2026 and QRSure on February 23, 2026.

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