# Globe vs My Meralco

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Globe at 74% against My Meralco's 7%. Globe also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.4). My Meralco's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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.

Globe holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 162 and 58 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Globe's written reviews are positive against 7% of My Meralco's.

Globe ships an update every 4 months, My Meralco every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Globe | My Meralco |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (162 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globe-load/id1454648611/reviews)** | [1.4 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-meralco/id6499568124/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **162** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 6.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 46 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [eTopUpOnline](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234195260) | [Manila Electric Company (MERALCO)](https://appshunter.io/developer/437447744) |

## 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


### My Meralco

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-meralco/id6499568124)

Manage your electricity account with a dynamic dashboard and real-time payment posting. This initial release offers core functionalities, with more exciting features planned for future updates.

**Highlights:** Dynamic dashboard, Real-time payment posting, Account management, Electricity bill tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth interface
- 🚀 Works fine on iPad mini 6

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work on iPhone 15
- 🐛 Freezes and stops working
- 🐛 OTP not working
- 🐛 CAN not accepted
- 🐛 Login issues

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't recognize CAN or email
- OTP not received
- Login credentials not working
- Account deactivation issues

**Requested features**

- Bring back the old app
- Email OTP option
- Support for overseas phone numbers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Globe free?

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

### Is My Meralco free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Globe or My Meralco?

Globe is rated higher. Globe averages 4.6 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while My Meralco averages 1.4 from 58 ratings.

### Do Globe or My Meralco have ads?

Globe shows ads; My Meralco does not.

### Which is updated more often, Globe or My Meralco?

Globe ships an update every 4 months, and My Meralco every 2 months. Most recently, Globe was updated on October 24, 2026 and My Meralco on October 24, 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.*