Comparison

Buzz vs VoltStation

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

Head to head
About

Buzz

Rent, charge, and return portable power banks at numerous stations across the country. This service offers fast charging and built-in cables for convenience. An optional subscription provides unlimited rentals.

Highlights
  • Rent power banks in seconds
  • Fast charging up to 40 minutes
  • Nationwide return stations
  • BuzzPass unlimited rental subscription
  • Built-in cables for major phone types
  • Interactive map for finding stations
Features
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Buzz – Powerbank Sharing Made Easy Stay powered up on the go with Buzz! Whether you’re commuting, exploring the city, or traveling across the Netherlands, Buzz lets you rent, charge, and return powerbanks at hundreds of locations nationwide. Key Features: • Rent in seconds: Find and unlock powerbanks near you using the interactive map. • Fast charging: Get up to 40 minutes of extra power – anytime, anywhere. • Nationwide returns: Return your powerbank at any Buzz station across the country. • BuzzPass subscription: Enjoy unlimited rentals with our monthly plan. • Eco-friendly solution: Reduce e-waste by sharing instead of buying. No cords? No problem. Buzz powerbanks come with built-in cables for all major phone types. Join the Buzz community and never run out of battery again!

About

VoltStation

Features
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Never get stuck with a low battery when you need your phone. With VoltStation, you can rent a power bank in seconds from a location nearby. Open the app, find a station, scan the QR code, and take a power bank right away. Done charging? Simply return it later at a VoltStation location. VoltStation is built for the moments when your battery is running low and you want to stay connected. Whether you are in a restaurant, having drinks, studying, shopping, or just need a quick charge, VoltStation gives you a simple and practical solution whenever you need it. With the app, you can: find nearby VoltStation locations view available stations rent a power bank by scanning the QR code track your active rental and usage time see where you can return the power bank How it works: Open the app and find a nearby VoltStation location Scan the QR code at the station Take a power bank and charge your phone Return the power bank later at a VoltStation location VoltStation makes charging simple, fast, and accessible, right when you need it.

Screenshots

Buzz4 screens
VoltStation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Buzz at every 3 weeks against VoltStation's every 3 months. VoltStation's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, VoltStation every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Buzz versus VoltStation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuzzVoltStation
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.5.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBzzzVoltStation B.V

In-app purchases

None

Buzz

No in-app purchases

None

VoltStation

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Buzz free?
Buzz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VoltStation free?
VoltStation is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Buzz or VoltStation have ads?
Neither Buzz nor VoltStation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Buzz or VoltStation?
Buzz ships an update every 3 weeks, and VoltStation every 3 months. Most recently, Buzz was updated on November 3, 2026 and VoltStation on October 30, 2026.

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