# Globe vs 2GO App Philippines

The clearest difference is ads: 2GO App Philippines at none against Globe's shown. 2GO App Philippines also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Globe's advantage is ratings volume (163 vs 43). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases 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 4.6 for 2GO App Philippines. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 163 and 43 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Globe's written reviews are positive against 78% of 2GO App Philippines's.

Globe ships an update every 4 months, 2GO App Philippines every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Globe | 2GO App Philippines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-load/id1454648611/reviews) | [4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2go-app-philippines/id6443864501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 46 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [eTopUpOnline](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234195260) | [SM Online Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639308839) |

## 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


### 2GO App Philippines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2go-app-philippines/id6443864501)

Book ferry tickets for your next vacation or schedule package deliveries with ease. This app offers exclusive discounts and a convenient way to manage your travel and shipping needs.

**Highlights:** Book ferry tickets, Schedule express deliveries, Exclusive discounts, Manage travel and shipping, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Globe free?

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

### Is 2GO App Philippines free?

2GO App Philippines is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Globe or 2GO App Philippines?

Globe and 2GO App Philippines are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 163 and 43 ratings respectively.

### Do Globe or 2GO App Philippines have ads?

Globe shows ads; 2GO App Philippines does not.

### Which is updated more often, Globe or 2GO App Philippines?

Globe ships an update every 4 months, and 2GO App Philippines every 3 weeks. Most recently, Globe was updated on September 18, 2026 and 2GO App Philippines on August 30, 2026.

---

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