# Globe vs MobileAP

Globe and MobileAP both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 74% of Globe's written reviews are positive against 36% of MobileAP's. Globe also leads on ratings volume (163 vs 37). MobileAP's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Globe against 4.5 for MobileAP. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 163 and 37 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Globe's written reviews are positive against 36% of MobileAP's.

Globe ships an update every 4 months, MobileAP every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Globe | MobileAP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-load/id1454648611/reviews)** | [4.5 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobileap-aboitizpower/id1508234439/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [eTopUpOnline](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234195260) | [Aboitiz Power](https://appshunter.io/developer/1048834930) |

## What reviewers say

### Globe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-load/id1454648611)

Easily send mobile credit and data to Globe prepaid phones in the Philippines from anywhere globally. Offers secure payment options, low fees, and convenient features like auto top-up and one-tap repeat.

**Highlights:** Recharge Globe phones globally, Send load to friends and family, Low fees and great rates, Secure payment options (Visa, Mastercard, PayPal), Auto top-up scheduling, One-tap repeat transactions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for topping up
- ✅ Works as promised
- ✨ Simple to follow steps
- 💯 Great for sending load to the Philippines

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Hard to send load with failed transactions
- 🚫 No credit or perks for using the app
- ⚠️ Not an official Globe app
- 📉 High minimum load amount
- 💳 Payment issues with certain cards (Amex)

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Failed transactions
- 🐛 Network error since last update
- 🐛 Search engine not top choice
- 🐛 Payment options not working

**Requested features**

- More payment options
- More choices for sending load
- Additional features in the future


### MobileAP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobileap-aboitizpower/id1508234439)

Manage your electricity bills and consumption efficiently with this utility app. It allows you to view detailed billing history, make payments, and receive alerts for new bills. You can also share account access and monitor power interruptions.

**Highlights:** View detailed electrical bills, In-app bill payment, New bill notifications, Share bill access, Monitor power interruptions, Supports multiple utility accounts

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Globe free?

Globe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MobileAP free?

MobileAP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Globe or MobileAP?

Globe is rated higher. Globe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while MobileAP averages 4.5 from 37 ratings.

### Do Globe or MobileAP have ads?

Globe shows ads; MobileAP does not.

### Which is updated more often, Globe or MobileAP?

Globe ships an update every 4 months, and MobileAP every 6 weeks. Most recently, Globe was updated on September 18, 2026 and MobileAP on September 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*