SMARTY vs E.ON NEXT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMARTY
Manage your mobile account with ease. Track data usage, renew plans, and purchase add-ons. Access support and refer friends for rewards.
- Check data usage
- Renew plan
- Purchase add-ons
- Access web chat
- Refer friends for rewards
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Exciting things have been happening at SMARTY HQ and our new app is now available, packed full of great features that will make managing your account easier. - Check your data usage - Renew your plan - Purchase add-ons - Easy access to web chat, help and support - Refer your friends to SMARTY and you'll both get a reward
E.ON NEXT
Manage your energy account with ease, whether at home or for your business. Send meter readings, view statements, make payments, and check tariff details. Features include secure login, account management, and smart pay-as-you-go options with balance alerts.
- Secure FaceID/Touch ID login
- Submit meter readings
- View and download statements
- Make payments
- Check tariff details
- Manage account information
- Smart Pay As You Go top-ups
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The E.ON Next app is your energy sidekick for home and business customers. Always ready to help you take control of your electricity and gas account, whether you’re at home or on the move. Here’s what you’ll love: · Secure & speedy login: Use Face ID or Touch ID. Say goodbye to forgotten password stress. · Meter readings made simple: Send your readings with ease with a built-in torch to brighten those dark cupboards. · Account at a glance: View and download your bills and check your balance whenever you like. · Effortless payments: Pay your bill in a few taps, or manage your Direct Debit with ease. · Tariff and renewal details: Stay up to date on your plan and renewal dates. · Updates and reminders: Opt-in for handy reminders and alerts for important changes to your account. For Smart Pay As You Go Customers: · Check & top up: See your balance and top up when you need to. Anytime, anywhere. · Top up history: Look back at your top up history, and find your payment codes with ease. · Low balance alerts: Keep your account healthy with phone notifications when your balance is low. We're constantly rolling-out more features, so keep your app updated and see what's coming next! Share your thoughts with us in a review – let us know how we can improve the app, and let's make energy management a positive experience for everyone!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: E.ON NEXT at 4.8 against SMARTY's 3.4. E.ON NEXT also leads on ratings volume (48K vs 8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). SMARTY's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
E.ON NEXT holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E.ON NEXT has 48K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of SMARTY's written reviews are positive against 36% of E.ON NEXT's.
SMARTY ships an update every 2 weeks, E.ON NEXT every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SMARTY | E.ON NEXT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (8 ratings) | 4.8 (48K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | 36.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 48K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hutchison 3G UK Ltd | E.ON Next Energy Limited |
Customer experience
SMARTY
E.ON NEXT
User reviews
SMARTY
From 8 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward app
- 👍 Good prices and value
- 🚀 Flexible and easy to manage
- 👍 Good coverage in most areas
- 🚀 Helpful customer support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constant log-outs and login issues
- 🔍 Poor signal and slow data speeds in some areas
- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
- 🔍 Unreliable network connectivity
- 🐛 Difficult to get in touch with customer service
E.ON NEXT
From 48K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy and convenient
- 👍 Helpful and great resource
- 💡 Excellent company to deal with
- 👍 Brilliant service
- 👍 Simple and quick
Room to improve
- 🐛 App not working or crashing
- 🐛 Unable to log in or blank screen
- 🐛 App not updating or syncing
- 🐛 Unreliable usage data
- 🐛 Payment issues and lack of modern options
Bugs and requests
SMARTY
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login page issues after recent app update
- App crashing when trying to make payments
- Account information not displaying correctly
Requested features
4 requests- Face ID or fingerprint login support
- Data usage tracking widget
- Ability to stay logged in on the app
- Improved network coverage and reliability
E.ON NEXT
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezes or crashes on launch
- Login issues and lost authentication
- Meter readings not updating correctly
- Incorrect or missing usage data
Requested features
4 requests- Add Apple Pay or Google Pay support
- Improve usage tracking and analytics
- Allow saving payment details
- Provide more real-time data and insights
In-app purchases
SMARTY
No in-app purchases
E.ON NEXT
No in-app purchases
