# My Network vs Octopus Energy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Octopus Energy at 63% against My Network's 8%. Octopus Energy also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (464 vs 1). My Network's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, 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.

My Network holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Octopus Energy has 464 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of My Network's written reviews are positive against 63% of Octopus Energy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

My Network ships an update every 6 months, Octopus Energy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Network | Octopus Energy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-network/id529440671/reviews)** | [4.7 (464 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octopus-energy/id1093452209/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **464** |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **63.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Telefonica UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/299348532) | [Octopus Energy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093447568) |

## What reviewers say

### My Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-network/id529440671)

Visualize mobile network coverage (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G) on a map. Check local network status, receive outage notifications, report issues, and conduct speed, web, and video tests.

**Highlights:** View 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G coverage maps, Check network status in your location, Receive fault and maintenance updates, Report network problems, Perform speed, web, and video tests

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Can be a handy tool (when working)
- 👍 Useful for checking coverage
- 👍 Useful for planning trips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Network issues persist
- 👎 App often reports no connection
- 👎 Speed tests are unreliable
- 👎 Coverage maps are inaccurate
- 👎 App crashes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- App crashes when saving preferences
- App crashes when adding new postcode
- App crashes when trying to register
- App reverts to phone number screen during registration

**Requested features**

- Show mast sites (normal and femtocells)
- Indicate faulty masts on map
- Add 3G/4G coverage checker
- Log Wi-Fi speed test locations


### Octopus Energy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octopus-energy/id1093452209)

This app allows users to easily manage their energy account on the go. Track your balance, view transactions, manage payments, and access account support directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Account balance tracking, Transaction history, Billing history, Payment management, Account help and support

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use app
- 📊 Informative and detailed
- 🤝 Excellent customer service
- 💰 Competitive pricing
- 🌱 Supports renewable energy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable smart charging
- 🕰️ Delayed or inaccurate usage data
- 🤔 Confusing billing and tariff structure
- 📱 Buggy and crashing app
- 🔍 Lack of detailed usage insights

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- Inability to view bills and account details
- Incorrect or missing meter readings
- Disconnection issues with smart devices
- Unreliable push notifications

**Requested features**

- Add option to view usage in £ instead of just kWh
- Improve navigation and layout of the app
- Provide more granular control over smart charging
- Integrate with more smart home devices
- Offer more rewards and incentives for energy savings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Network free?

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

### Is Octopus Energy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Network or Octopus Energy?

My Network is rated higher. My Network averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Octopus Energy averages 4.7 from 464 ratings.

### Do My Network or Octopus Energy have ads?

Neither My Network nor Octopus Energy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Network or Octopus Energy?

My Network ships an update every 6 months, and Octopus Energy weekly. Most recently, My Network was updated on October 24, 2026 and Octopus Energy on October 26, 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.*