Comparison

Three vs ASK4 Diagnostics

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

Head to head
About

Three

Easily manage your mobile and broadband plans. Track usage, view bills, top up accounts, and access exclusive offers. Set up and manage your broadband with helpful tools.

Highlights
  • View plan allowances and usage
  • Manage additional products
  • Access past bills and cost breakdowns
  • Top up Pay As You Go accounts
  • Set up and manage broadband
  • Access Three+ rewards
  • Live chat support
Features
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The Three app makes managing your phone and broadband plans easy. The app helps you: - view plan allowances and usage - add, change or cancel additional products - access past bills and see a breakdown of costs - top up your Pay As You Go account - see offers you won’t find anywhere else - set up and manage your broadband - position your hub with the real-time signal strength indicator - quickly launch Three+ rewards - discover Three Community - live chat with Three - manage payments easily and securely with Apple Pay.

About

ASK4 Diagnostics

This utility app performs various network tests and diagnostics. It's designed to help support agents quickly identify and resolve internet connectivity issues. Share the collected data with a support representative to expedite problem-solving.

Highlights
  • Runs network tests
  • Performs diagnostics
  • Shares test results
  • Aids support agents
  • Troubleshoots internet issues
Features
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Only run this app if you've been referred by an ASK4 support agent. ASK4 Diagnostics runs a variety of network tests and diagnostics and allows you to share them with the support representative who's working hard to solve your problem. This information will help them to solve your issue quickly so you can go back to enjoying your Internet package to the fullest! After running your scan, an ASK4 support agent needs to look at the information collected, so please contact after you have run a scan.

Screenshots

Three4 screens
ASK4 Diagnostics3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ASK4 Diagnostics at none against Three's shown. ASK4 Diagnostics also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Three's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). On price, 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

Three ships an update every 2 weeks, ASK4 Diagnostics every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Three versus ASK4 Diagnostics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreeASK4 Diagnostics
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHutchison 3G UK LtdASK4 Ltd

Customer experience

Three

All ratings1,199 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews1,025 reviews
Positive17.7%
Neutral4.9%
Negative77.5%

ASK4 Diagnostics

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Three

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Inaccurate data usage tracking
  • Inability to cancel add-ons

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Apple Pay support
  • Improve app stability and performance
  • Provide better network coverage information
  • Streamline account management features

ASK4 Diagnostics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Three

No in-app purchases

None

ASK4 Diagnostics

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Three free?
Three is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ASK4 Diagnostics free?
ASK4 Diagnostics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Three or ASK4 Diagnostics have ads?
Three shows ads; ASK4 Diagnostics does not.
Which is updated more often, Three or ASK4 Diagnostics?
Three ships an update every 2 weeks, and ASK4 Diagnostics every 3 months. Most recently, Three was updated on October 18, 2026 and ASK4 Diagnostics on October 8, 2026.

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