Comparison

The Marlo vs Ecotricity App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Marlo

Features
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The Marlo app gives residents access to a range of concierge services including delivery notifications, support requests and meter readings. The app also keeps residents up to date with the latest building news and exclusive special offers in the local area.

About

Ecotricity App

Manage your green energy account easily on the go. Submit meter readings, view bills and consumption history, make payments, and update your details. Access emergency contacts and a handy torch feature.

Highlights
  • Account management
  • Submit meter readings
  • View bills and consumption
  • Make payments
  • Update contact details
  • Emergency contact access
Features
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Ecotricity are founders of the global green energy supply movement With lots of great features, the new Ecotricity App lets you easily manage your account on the go. With the Ecotricity App you can: • Access your Ecotricity account at any time • Submit meter readings for your gas and electricity accounts – quickly and easily • View your historical energy consumption • View the real-time balance on your account • Make a payment and save your payment method for the next time • View and download PDFs of your bills • Get notified when your latest bill is ready to view • Report any problems with your meter • Use the handy torch to help you read your meter in dark places • Edit your contact details and let us know how you’d prefer to hear from us • Access 24 hour emergency contact numbers to report power cuts or gas leaks • Set up, check and change your Direct Debit To switch to Ecotricity, visit join.ecotricity.co.uk or call us on 0808 123 0 123.

Screenshots

The Marlo3 screens
Ecotricity App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ecotricity App at every 19 months against The Marlo's every 56 months. The Marlo's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Marlo ships an update every 56 months, Ecotricity App every 19 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
The Marlo versus Ecotricity App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe MarloEcotricity App
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—10.4% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 56 monthsEvery 19 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB131 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGversion LtdEcotricity

Bugs and requests

The Marlo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ecotricity App

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes and won't open for some users
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Bring back easy access to previous bills and usage data
  • Improve PDF bill viewing experience
  • Restore user-friendly features from old app

In-app purchases

None

The Marlo

No in-app purchases

None

Ecotricity App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Marlo free?
The Marlo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ecotricity App free?
Ecotricity App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Marlo or Ecotricity App have ads?
Neither The Marlo nor Ecotricity App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Marlo or Ecotricity App?
The Marlo ships an update every 56 months, and Ecotricity App every 19 months. Most recently, The Marlo was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ecotricity App on September 23, 2026.

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