# MLGW vs Northcentral

The clearest difference is rating: MLGW at 4.6 against Northcentral's 2.3. MLGW also leads on ratings volume (7.3K vs 8) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). Northcentral's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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.

MLGW holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MLGW has 7.3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of MLGW's written reviews are positive against 25% of Northcentral's.

MLGW ships an update every 2 months, Northcentral every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MLGW | Northcentral |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlgw/id431692613/reviews)** | [2.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northcentral/id673661773/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **34.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 63 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Memphis Light, Gas & Water](https://appshunter.io/developer/431692616) | [Northcentral Mississippi Electric Power Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/673661776) |

## What reviewers say

### MLGW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mlgw/id431692613)

Manage your utility services with ease. Pay bills, arrange service transfers, set up payment plans, and opt for paperless billing. All your essential account management tools are just a click away.

**Highlights:** Pay bills online, Stop/transfer utility service, Make payment arrangements, Go paperless, Access account information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient bill payment
- 👍 Useful outage map
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful customer service
- 👍 Facial recognition login

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't open
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent information
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 High utility rates

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes or gets stuck loading
- Login credentials not working
- Outage information not accurate
- Billing issues and inconsistencies

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view and print bills
- Improve outage map usability
- Implement push notifications for outages
- Allow deleting/editing payment methods
- Provide more detailed usage data


### Northcentral

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northcentral/id673661773)

Manage your account details, view bills and balances, and make payments securely on the go. Schedule alerts, receive push notifications, and stay connected via social media.

**Highlights:** Secure account access, View bill and balance, Make payments, Schedule alerts and reminders, Receive push notifications, Social media connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MLGW free?

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

### Is Northcentral free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MLGW or Northcentral?

MLGW is rated higher. MLGW averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Northcentral averages 2.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do MLGW or Northcentral have ads?

Neither MLGW nor Northcentral shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MLGW or Northcentral?

MLGW ships an update every 2 months, and Northcentral every 6 months. Most recently, MLGW was updated on September 25, 2026 and Northcentral on September 15, 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.*