Comparison

E vs Volta Consumidor

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

Head to head
About

E

Features
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This version is only available in portuguese. E-REDES we’re closer to you. E-REDES Digital App allows you to access all the information you need and submit your requests quickly and conveniently. - My locations: Manage your consumption locations: consult location data, obtain information on consumption and production, report readings and request the meter to be sealed/unsealed. - Anomalies and Interventions: Let us know if you identify a risky situation, a streetlamp turned off or a street without light. Has your electricity gone off? Do the screening and report the outage using the “I'm out of light” feature. If you suspect any illegal behavior or situation, please let us know. These situations are harmful to everyone and can jeopardize the safety of people and property. - Network connections: Simulate the estimated costs of connecting to the distribution network and place the order for your home, company, construction works or others. Consult the schedules and follow the status of your orders that are in progress.

About

Volta Consumidor

This app helps consumers in Portugal identify if product packaging is part of the deposit return system. It allows scanning EAN codes for validation and provides a map of nearby collection points with details like address and opening hours.

Highlights
  • Validate packaging EAN codes
  • Check DRS scheme participation
  • Map of collection points
  • Collection point details
  • Navigation to collection points
  • Information about the system
Features
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Volta Consumidor is the consumer mobile application for the deposit return system in Portugal. The app allows users to validate packaging EAN codes and check whether a product is part of the Portuguese DRS scheme. After scanning the code, the app clearly shows whether the packaging is valid or not valid within the system. The app also includes a map with available collection points for returning PET and can packaging. For each collection point, users can view the address, map location, opening hours, and navigation details to help them get there. KEY FEATURES - EAN validation against the Portuguese DRS scheme - Map of available collection points - Collection point details including address, map location, opening hours, and navigation - General information about the system - FAQ and contact details WHO THIS APP IS FOR Volta - Consumer is intended for consumers in Portugal who want to confirm whether packaging is included in the DRS scheme and find return locations. For additional support, please use the contact section in the app or the official SDR Portugal channels.

Screenshots

E4 screens
Volta Consumidor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Volta Consumidor at monthly against E's every 8 months. E's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

E ships an update every 8 months, Volta Consumidor monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
E versus Volta Consumidor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEVolta Consumidor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperE-REDESSensoneo j.s.a.

In-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

None

Volta Consumidor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Volta Consumidor free?
Volta Consumidor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do E or Volta Consumidor have ads?
Neither E nor Volta Consumidor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, E or Volta Consumidor?
E ships an update every 8 months, and Volta Consumidor monthly. Most recently, E was updated on October 25, 2026 and Volta Consumidor on October 19, 2026.

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