Three vs E.ON NEXT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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 ads: E.ON NEXT at none against Three's shown. E.ON NEXT also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (48K vs 1.2K). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E.ON NEXT has 48K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 36% of E.ON NEXT's.
Three ships an update every 2 weeks, E.ON NEXT every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Three | E.ON NEXT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.2K ratings) | 4.8 (48K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | 36.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K | 48K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 198 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hutchison 3G UK Ltd | E.ON Next Energy Limited |
Customer experience
Three
E.ON NEXT
User reviews
Three
From 1.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Reliable service
- 💰 Good value
- 🌍 Excellent roaming coverage
Room to improve
- 🔧 Buggy app
- 📶 Poor network coverage
- 🤖 Unhelpful customer service
- 💸 Overcharging issues
- 🔒 Security concerns
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
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
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
Three
No in-app purchases
E.ON NEXT
No in-app purchases
