# Three vs Status Smart

The clearest difference is rating: Status Smart at 5.0 against Three's 4.4. Status Smart also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Three's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Status Smart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Three has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Three's written reviews are positive against 32% of Status Smart's.

Three ships an update every 2 weeks, Status Smart every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Three | Status Smart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three/id393530266/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/status-smart/id1473472739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 17.7% of reviews | **31.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 198 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hutchison 3G UK Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/393530269) | [Status International (UK) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1473472738) |

## What reviewers say

### Three

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three/id393530266)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Reliable service
- 💰 Good value
- 🌍 Excellent roaming coverage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Buggy app
- 📶 Poor network coverage
- 🤖 Unhelpful customer service
- 💸 Overcharging issues
- 🔒 Security concerns

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Status Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/status-smart/id1473472739)

Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share device access with family members. Quick and simple connection to your smart devices.

**Highlights:** Remote appliance control, Simultaneous device management, Automated timers, Family device sharing, Easy device connection

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use app
- 💡 Good for basic control
- 🏠 Works well with Alexa
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🚀 Straightforward setup (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Difficult pairing process
- 🐛 App frequently crashes/freezes
- ❌ Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Privacy concerns (data collection)
- ❌ Poor usability in app

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps not working or huge delay
- Cannot get it to pair
- App freezes when trying to use it
- App doesn't log in anymore
- Network error

**Requested features**

- Allow minute adjustment for cost periods
- Implement swiping for graph/date navigation
- Add calendar view for specific date selection
- Add confirmation for switching off plugs
- Allow floating point numbers for usage/cost reminders


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Three free?

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

### Is Status Smart free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Three or Status Smart?

Status Smart is rated higher. Three averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Status Smart averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Three or Status Smart have ads?

Three shows ads; Status Smart does not.

### Which is updated more often, Three or Status Smart?

Three ships an update every 2 weeks, and Status Smart every 6 months. Most recently, Three was updated on October 18, 2026 and Status Smart on October 15, 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.*