# Globe vs Flash Express(PH)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Globe at 74% against Flash Express(PH)'s 12%. Globe also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (163 vs 2). Flash Express(PH)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Globe holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Globe has 163 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Globe's written reviews are positive against 12% of Flash Express(PH)'s.

Globe ships an update every 4 months, Flash Express(PH) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Globe | Flash Express(PH) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-load/id1454648611/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-expressph/id1551938665/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 11.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [eTopUpOnline](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234195260) | [FLASH EXPRESS COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1322972723) |

## 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


### Flash Express(PH)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flash-expressph/id1551938665)

This app provides comprehensive logistics and courier services across the Philippines and Southeast Asia. It offers free door-to-door delivery, 24-hour parcel tracking, and direct customer support via live chat. The service operates 365 days a year, aiming for high quality and competitive pricing.

**Highlights:** Free door-to-door service, 365-day service availability, 24-hour track and trace, Live chat customer support, Register cash on delivery (COD), Print labels via Flash Toy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Friendly local staff
- 💰 Lower rates for sellers
- ✅ Commendable customer service (rare instances)
- 📍 Service point hotline available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Extremely slow delivery times
- 😞 Frequent failed delivery attempts (fake or real)
- 😞 Lost or stolen parcels
- 😞 Unprofessional and rude riders
- 😞 Useless and unhelpful customer service

**Reported bugs**

- App UI glitches preventing region selection
- OTP not sending or delayed
- App login issues
- Inaccurate estimated freight price calculation
- Spelling errors in app messages ('pacel')

**Requested features**

- Improve rider training on professional behavior and customer service
- Fix app UI for region selection during booking
- Offer COD for shipping fees
- Allow printing of waybills on regular thermal printers
- Provide accurate estimated freight prices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Globe free?

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

### Is Flash Express(PH) free?

Flash Express(PH) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Globe or Flash Express(PH)?

Globe is rated higher. Globe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Flash Express(PH) averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Globe or Flash Express(PH) have ads?

Globe shows ads; Flash Express(PH) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Globe or Flash Express(PH)?

Globe ships an update every 4 months, and Flash Express(PH) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Globe was updated on September 29, 2026 and Flash Express(PH) on September 30, 2026.

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