Three vs EE
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.
EE
Manage your mobile and broadband services, shop for new devices, and access exclusive rewards. Fine-tune your home WiFi, protect your family online, and get quick assistance from a digital helper. It's your all-in-one hub for staying connected and saving money.
- Manage EE accounts
- Data Gifting
- WiFi Controls
- Parental Controls
- Digital Assistant
- Shop for devices
- Tech insurance
- Exclusive rewards
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THE EE APP Welcome to the EE app – it’s all the good stuff in one place. Get complete control and all the help you need to manage your EE account. What’s included? The EE app gives you everything you need to bring your home to life and enhance your experience with us. The handy navigation makes it a doddle to find what you're looking for, and the Manage hub is the perfect place to take control of all your EE products and services. The easy life is just a couple of taps away. Maximise your allowance Want to get the most from your allowance? No problem. Use Data Gifting to move data between your family’s EE plans quickly and conveniently. WiFi Controls If you’ve got a new EE Broadband package, you can fine-tune your connectivity with WiFi Controls—straight from the app. WiFi Enhancer lets you activate Work Mode and Game Mode, so you can be sure you’re maximising your connection’s potential. Parental Controls You can keep everyone safe online with Parental Controls, and easily set controls on what the kids have access to online. And, because every child is different, you can tailor access at device or profile level. Digital Assistance The EE app also helps you get access to assistance whenever and wherever you need it. Your digital assistant Aimee is always available and ready to help, and you can get important updates, like data usage alerts, straight to your phone. It’s got the everyday stuff covered, too. You can manage your Smart Benefits and check your bill or upgrade eligibility in just a few seconds. Shop And when the time comes for something new—whether that’s a new phone, tools to create the ultimate connected home, or a way to spend your down time—the EE app makes it easy. You’ll find the best deal for you, alongside personalised exclusive offers. EE Cover When it comes to protecting your shiny new purchases, EE Cover makes tech insurance simple and hassle‑free - straight from the EE app. Choose the level of cover that suits you best and get quick, easy protection for your tech. Need to make a claim? Just a few taps in the app and we’ll take care of the rest. Rewards The EE app gives us a way to say thank you for choosing EE. Head to the Rewards section to save on your mobile bill, enjoy discounts on your favourite brands, and access unforgettable experiences. If you bring your EE mobile and broadband together, you become and EE One customer. That gives you access to EE One Up — the new home of exclusive rewards designed to give you more value every week. Turn up your Fridays with exclusive rewards including tickets, tech and treats. From must‑have experiences and giveaways to perks that make your everyday better, there’s always something new landing each week. Open the EE app every Friday to see what’s waiting for you. Here’s more on what you can do; On EE Pay Monthly? • Check your data or share it with someone on your account • View your bills and see itemised usage • Stay on top of extra charges • View your allowances and add-ons • Explore the rewards section • Add extras, including data add-ons On new EE Broadband? • Fine-tune your connectivity with WiFi Controls • Get tips to optimise your connection • Use Parental Controls to keep your family safe • Pause any connected device's WiFi access On pay as you go? • Check your data and view your pack • Top up your balance • Track your Free Boosts If you do have any questions or need help, please go to: https://community.ee.co.uk/ Make your life easier and unlock the full potential of your EE account. Download the EE app now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: EE at none against Three's shown. EE also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Three's advantage is review sentiment (18% vs 10%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Three against 4.5 for EE. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of Three's written reviews are positive against 10% of EE's.
Three ships an update every 2 weeks, EE fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Three | EE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (1.1K ratings) | 4.5 (2.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.0% of reviews — better | 9.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | 2.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 193 MB | 376 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hutchison 3G UK Ltd | EE LIMITED |
Customer experience
Three
EE
User reviews
Three
From 1.1K 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
EE
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for checking usage
- 🚀 Useful for travel
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality
- 🤔 Confusing navigation
- 🔄 Constant need to log in
- 🔄 Redirects to website too often
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
EE
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues
- Inability to top up or make payments
- Inconsistent data usage tracking
- Pairing problems with home devices
Requested features
4 requests- Allow dark mode
- Improve account management features
- Integrate more functionality within the app
- Provide better customer support options
In-app purchases
Three
No in-app purchases
EE
No in-app purchases






