Comparison

Bright vs Fuse Mobile

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

Fuse Mobile

Features
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The UK's first multi-network eSIM. Fused. Fuse connects you to EE, Three, Vodafone, and O₂ through one eSIM — automatically switching to the strongest signal, wherever you are. No more "no signal" moments. No more network lottery. WHY FUSE • Every UK network, one eSIM. Your phone fuses all four major UK networks into a single connection. When one drops, we switch you to the next strongest — automatically. • See it happen in real time. Watch live network switches in your activity timeline. Know exactly which network is serving you, and when. • Pay only for data. Flexible plans, no contract. Pause or cancel anytime. No commitments, no fine print. • Live in 60 seconds. No SIM card, no store visit. Scan once, install, you're online. • Honest usage tracking. See every byte and which network served you — broken down across EE, Three, Vodafone, and O₂. • Real support. We usually reply in under 2 hours. No bots, no scripts, no queues. CHOOSE YOUR PLAN Three plans — light, regular, heavy — built around real UK data habits. Switch between them anytime from the app. See full pricing and allowances when you sign up at fusemobile.co.uk or in the app. HOW IT WORKS 1. Choose your plan and check out at fusemobile.co.uk or in-app. 2. Install your Fuse eSIM in 60 seconds — direct install on iPhone, no QR code needed. 3. Your phone auto-connects to the strongest UK network. When signal drops, we switch you. 4. Manage your account, view usage, pause or change plan — all from the app. DATA-ONLY eSIM Fuse is a data-only service — you get cellular data, not voice calls or SMS. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime, iMessage, or any internet calling app for communication. Designed for the way people actually use phones in 2026. ABOUT FUSE Fuse Mobile is a UK telecommunications service provider — a regulated MVNO operating on Telnyx wireless infrastructure with multi-network UK roaming. We're built for people who want connectivity that just works, without the lock-in of traditional carriers. Have questions? Tap "Help" in the app or visit fusemobile.co.uk/help. We're here.

Screenshots

Bright4 screens
Fuse Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Fuse Mobile at fortnightly against Bright's every 2 months. 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

Bright ships an update every 2 months, Fuse Mobile fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bright versus Fuse Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrightFuse Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHILDEBRAND TECHNOLOGY LTDMILTA HOLDING LTD

Bugs and requests

Bright

Reported bugs

28 issues
  • App crashes
  • Data not loading
  • Login issues
  • Registration errors
  • Password reset emails not received
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  • 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

Fuse Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bright

No in-app purchases

None

Fuse Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bright free?
Bright is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fuse Mobile free?
Fuse Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bright or Fuse Mobile have ads?
Neither Bright nor Fuse Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bright or Fuse Mobile?
Bright ships an update every 2 months, and Fuse Mobile fortnightly. Most recently, Bright was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fuse Mobile on October 25, 2026.

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