# Three vs Spark NZ

The clearest difference is rating: Three at 4.4 against Spark NZ's 3.5. Three also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 88) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Three has 1.1K ratings behind it against 88, 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 8% of Spark NZ's.

Three ships an update every 2 weeks, Spark NZ every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Three | Spark NZ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/three/id393530266/reviews)** | [3.5 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-nz/id703229756/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | **18.0% of reviews** | 7.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 193 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hutchison 3G UK Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/393530269) | [Spark New Zealand Trading Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/703229759) |

## 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


### Spark NZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-nz/id703229756)

Manage all your mobile, broadband, and wearable plans in one convenient app. Easily top up, pay bills, track data usage, and discover the latest offers and content.

**Highlights:** Manage all accounts in one place, Quick bill payments, Track data usage by hour, day, month, Top up plans and add data/minutes, Discover latest offers and content

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good overall app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📊 Useful for tracking usage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 💸 Overcharging and billing issues
- 📞 Poor customer support
- 🔌 Connectivity problems

**Reported bugs**

- Login and password reset issues
- Unreliable data tracking and usage information
- Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
- Transactions failing or not reflecting properly

**Requested features**

- Improve payment and top-up functionality
- Add more self-service options
- Provide better visibility into account details
- Integrate with other Spark services


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Three free?

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

### Is Spark NZ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Three or Spark NZ?

Three is rated higher. Three averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Spark NZ averages 3.5 from 88 ratings.

### Do Three or Spark NZ have ads?

Both Three and Spark NZ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Three or Spark NZ?

Three ships an update every 2 weeks, and Spark NZ every 5 weeks. Most recently, Three was updated on September 22, 2026 and Spark NZ on September 21, 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.*