Comparison

Three vs EMTx Config

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

Head to head
About

Three

Manage your mobile and broadband plans effortlessly. Track allowances, view bills, top up accounts, and access exclusive offers. Get support via live chat and manage payments securely.

Highlights
  • View plan allowances and usage
  • Add, change, or cancel products
  • Access past bills and cost breakdowns
  • Top up Pay As You Go accounts
  • Set up and manage broadband
  • Live chat support
  • Manage payments with Apple Pay
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

EMTx Config

Features
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EMTx Config is a companion configuration app for compatible EMTx devices. The app is designed for users who need to connect to an EMTx device, review its configuration, adjust settings, and confirm that the device is communicating correctly. Key features: • Connect to compatible EMTx devices using Bluetooth • View and manage supported device configuration options • Check device communication during setup and testing • Use a simple interface designed for field and workshop use • Support device commissioning, verification, and maintenance workflows EMTx Config is intended for use with supported EMTx hardware. The app does not operate as a standalone consumer application and requires a compatible device to provide full functionality.

Screenshots

Three4 screens
EMTx Config4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: EMTx Config at none against Three's shown. Three's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, 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 3 weeks, EMTx Config monthly. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Three versus EMTx Config: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThreeEMTx Config
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHutchison 3G UK LtdIk Trax

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

EMTx Config

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Three

No in-app purchases

None

EMTx Config

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Three free?
Three is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EMTx Config free?
EMTx Config is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Three or EMTx Config have ads?
Three shows ads; EMTx Config does not.
Which is updated more often, Three or EMTx Config?
Three ships an update every 3 weeks, and EMTx Config monthly. Most recently, Three was updated on November 13, 2026 and EMTx Config on November 13, 2026.

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