# Three vs Lyca Mobile UK

The clearest difference is rating: Three at 4.4 against Lyca Mobile UK's 1.5. Three also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 14) and review sentiment (18% vs 3%). Lyca Mobile UK's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Three holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Three has 1.1K ratings behind it against 14, 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 3% of Lyca Mobile UK's.

Three ships an update every 2 weeks, Lyca Mobile UK every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Three | Lyca Mobile UK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three/id393530266/reviews)** | [1.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyca-mobile-uk/id1670808515/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **18.0% of reviews** | 2.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 193 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hutchison 3G UK Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/393530269) | [Lyca Digital Private Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1179740111) |

## 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


### Lyca Mobile UK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lyca-mobile-uk/id1670808515)

Manage your Lyca Mobile account conveniently on the go. Check your balance, purchase bundles or credit, view usage history, and make secure payments. The app offers quick top-ups and special offers for existing UK customers.

**Highlights:** Account management on-the-go, Check balance and usage, Purchase bundles and credit, View transaction history, Secure payments, Buy for friends and family, Special offers and discounts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Three free?

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

### Is Lyca Mobile UK free?

Lyca Mobile UK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Three or Lyca Mobile UK?

Three is rated higher. Three averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Lyca Mobile UK averages 1.5 from 14 ratings.

### Do Three or Lyca Mobile UK have ads?

Three shows ads; Lyca Mobile UK does not.

### Which is updated more often, Three or Lyca Mobile UK?

Three ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lyca Mobile UK every 3 weeks. Most recently, Three was updated on September 22, 2026 and Lyca Mobile UK on September 22, 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.*