Comparison

Bright vs My Stevie

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

Head to head
About

Bright

Track your electricity and gas usage in real-time from your smart meters. This app helps you manage energy consumption and spend more efficiently, contributing to carbon reduction goals. Requires compatible hardware for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Real-time energy consumption monitoring
  • Electricity and gas usage tracking
  • Smart meter data access via DCC or CAD
  • Clamp-on sensor support for electricity
  • Energy spend management
  • Carbon efficiency goals
Features
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Monitor your energy consumption anytime, anywhere with Bright. For real-time data you need Glowmarkt compatible hardware (https://shop.glowmarkt.com/) - which works with either smart or traditional meters. People with SMETS2 (or E&A SMETS 1) meters can access their half hourly data with Bright for free, once they go through our verification process. Bright lets you check your energy consumption, this could be electricity and gas usage from your smart meters, via the DCC or our Consumer Access Device (CAD). Clamp-on technology sensors can support electricity usage monitoring. Our goal is to help you manage your energy consumption and spend more efficiently as we all strive to become more carbon efficient. To see our Frequently Asked Questions go to: https://glowmarkt.com/#/faqs/apps For more information or any questions please contact: support@glowmarkt.com Join the Glow community (https://forum.glowmarkt.com/).

About

My Stevie

Features
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Power your journey with the My Stevie app, the smart companion to your Stevie Charger. Wherever you are, Stevie puts powerful features at your fingertips to help you charge more efficiently, reduce your energy bills, and drive sustainably. Whether you’re using solar power, scheduling overnight charging at cheaper rates, or simply plugging in and going, Stevie makes it seamless. Designed with convenience, security, and performance in mind, the Stevie app ensures every charge works around you. Key features include: - Smart scheduling: Let the app know how much charge you need and by when, Stevie will handle the rest, optimising for the greenest and lowest-cost times. - Manual scheduling: Prefer more control? Set specific charge times that suit your routine. - Solar EV charging: Harness your solar power to charge your car and reduce reliance on the grid. - Instant charge: Start charging as soon as you plug in with boost charge, no waiting, no fuss. - Earn real rewards through our rewards scheme and get money back on your charging. - Real-time insights: Track your energy use, charging cost, and CO₂ savings with detailed reports and session logs. - Secure charge access: Prevent unauthorised charging with app-based security authorisation. Compatible with all Stevie Chargers, the app turns your charging station into a smart, connected experience, designed in Britain for drivers who expect more from their tech.

Screenshots

Bright4 screens
My Stevie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Bright at 13.0 against My Stevie's 15.1. 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. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bright versus My Stevie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrightMy Stevie
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHILDEBRAND TECHNOLOGY LTDJPL Telecom Limited

Bugs and requests

Bright

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • App crashes
  • Data not loading
  • Login issues
  • Registration errors
  • Password reset emails not received
Show 23 more
  • Graphs too tall for screen
  • Inconsistent billing data
  • App stopped working
  • Tariff information outdated
  • Login issues with password managers
  • Slow data loading
  • Gas cost not showing
  • Comparison views broken
  • Font changed to Times New Roman
  • Doesn't remember login
  • App won't load anything on iOS 15.3
  • Duplicate meters showing
  • Server outage caused no data
  • Smart meter display not recognized
  • Authentication details not sent
  • Login button not clickable until character re-typed
  • Comparison views broken
  • Gas Tariff not found
  • App won't work on IOS 15.3
  • Doesn't remember login
  • Login button not clickable until character re-typed
  • Gas Tariff not found
  • App won't work on IOS 15.3

Requested features

8 requests
  • Export data (CSV)
  • More data analysis
  • iOS widget
  • Support for dual-rate electricity tariffs (Economy 7)
  • Apple Watch version
Show 3 more
  • Ability for customer to override incorrect supplier data
  • Face-ID login
  • Live gas usage in graphical fashion

My Stevie

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bright

No in-app purchases

None

My Stevie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bright free?
Bright is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Stevie free?
My Stevie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bright or My Stevie have ads?
Neither Bright nor My Stevie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bright or My Stevie?
Bright ships an update every 2 months, and My Stevie every 2 months. Most recently, Bright was updated on October 24, 2026 and My Stevie on October 24, 2026.

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