Comparison

Spark by CelcomDigi vs XOX 5G

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

Head to head
About

Spark by CelcomDigi

A digital-first mobile experience offering instant eSIM activation and flexible plan management. Control multiple lines, upgrade or downgrade plans, and access support all within the app.

Highlights
  • Instant eSIM activation
  • Flexible plan management
  • Manage up to 5 lines
  • Affordable plans from RM15/month
  • On-demand roaming
  • Live in-app support
Features
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Get a 5G eSIM without visiting a physical store. Spark is the eSIM-only experience designed for a digital-first lifestyle, comes with app-powered experience that puts you in total control. No hidden fees or long-term contracts—just high-speed connection that stays within your budget. Spark First: A limited time newcomer plan for RM15 that comes with 20GB of uncapped speed data + hotspot and 100 mins of voice call SPARKWISE: RM 5 OFF x 6 months for everyone! Note: Only applicable to Spark Standard and Spark Plus Why Spark Hits Differently: • Instant eSIM Activation:  Get your number and get connected in under 5 minutes. • Total Flexibility:  Pause, resume or upgrade anytime.  Boosters from RM1:  Add extra GB / Minutes / SMS for just RM1.  • Global Roaming from RM4:  Touch down in 82 countries and stay connected instantly. No more hunting for local SIMs.  • Manage 5 Lines:  Control family or business lines from one login. • Live in-app support — Real help, real time.  Plans for Every Vibe From light browsing to heavy streaming, we’ve got a plan for you from RM12 to RM65/mth. • First: Exclusive plan designed for first timers to join the Spark family • Litei: The light-use plan. Start small & flex up when needed.  • Standard: Our 80GB Hero plan. The perfect sweet spot for streaming & browsing.  • Plus: The Beast. Massive 5G/4G data for heavy users who want to ditch WiFi. Need a quick boost? Flex Up with extra Data, Voice, or SMS—all starting from just RM1.  How to Get Sparked (in 3 Steps): • Download: Grab the app and check if your phone is eSIM-ready. • Pick: Choose your number and a plan that fits you.  • Activate: Follow the prompts and you’re live. No physical SIM, no waiting. Real Support, Real Fast: Get help when you need it with our Live In-App Support.

About

XOX 5G

Manage your mobile plans, track transactions, and stay updated on the latest events. This app offers total control over your services, making it easy to subscribe to data for family and friends.

Highlights
  • New Home page for latest events
  • Activity tab for transaction tracking
  • Manage mobile plans and sublines
  • Subscribe to data for others
  • Track activities across all services
Features
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The new XOX App is for all. Features include: The New Home Stay in the know about the latest events happening on the XOX App home page! Access to your favourite features is now just a click away. Activity Tab Track your activities across all services in one place. Clearly see the details of every transaction on the XOX App - customise a specific period or select your mobile number choice to view the transactions! XOX Mobile Review and manage all your plans, sublines, and favourite numbers on the XOX Mobile service. Easily subscribe to data for your family and friends at any time – whether they are on BLACK or ONEXOX Prepaid. One app. Total control. Download the XOX App now!

Screenshots

Spark by CelcomDigi4 screens
XOX 5G4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Spark by CelcomDigi at 68% against XOX 5G's 8%. Spark by CelcomDigi also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (86 vs 13). XOX 5G's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Spark by CelcomDigi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spark by CelcomDigi has 86 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Spark by CelcomDigi's written reviews are positive against 8% of XOX 5G's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spark by CelcomDigi ships an update monthly, XOX 5G every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Spark by CelcomDigi versus XOX 5G: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpark by CelcomDigiXOX 5G
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (86 ratings) — better2.0 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews67.8% of reviews — better7.6% of reviews
Number of ratings86 — better13
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB96 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCelcomDigi Telecommunications Sdn BhdXOX Digital Sdn Bhd

Customer experience

Spark by CelcomDigi

All ratings86 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive67.8%
Neutral6.8%
Negative25.4%

XOX 5G

All ratings13 ratings
Positive23.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.9%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive7.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative85.6%

In-app purchases

None

Spark by CelcomDigi

No in-app purchases

None

XOX 5G

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spark by CelcomDigi free?
Spark by CelcomDigi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XOX 5G free?
XOX 5G is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spark by CelcomDigi or XOX 5G?
Spark by CelcomDigi is rated higher. Spark by CelcomDigi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while XOX 5G averages 2.0 from 13 ratings.
Do Spark by CelcomDigi or XOX 5G have ads?
Spark by CelcomDigi shows ads; XOX 5G does not.
Which is updated more often, Spark by CelcomDigi or XOX 5G?
Spark by CelcomDigi ships an update monthly, and XOX 5G every 6 weeks. Most recently, Spark by CelcomDigi was updated on October 24, 2026 and XOX 5G on October 21, 2026.

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