Comparison

My Telstra vs GloBird

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

Head to head
About

My Telstra

Manage your Telstra services, track orders, and get support. The app allows you to update personal details, make payments, recharge your service, and check internet speed. It also offers exclusive rewards and access to the latest tech.

Highlights
  • Message support
  • Manage account details
  • Track payments
  • Recharge service
  • Check internet speed
  • Access Telstra Plus offers
  • Shop devices and accessories
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Tracking your order? Making a payment? Getting help? It’s quicker in the app. Get in touch • Just send us a message and you’ll be notified when we reply. Manage your account • Update personal details, track payments, manage your services and more. Recharge your service • Track your usage, turn on auto recharge, and get in control of your plan. Check your internet speed • Monitor outages, restart your modem and check your internet speed. Telstra Plus • Access exclusive offers and get rewarded just by making your payments on time. Shop the latest • From devices to accessories, shop the latest tech at your fingertips. Troubleshooting that actually works • With 98% of queries resolved in-app, you’re just a few taps away from getting on with your day.

About

GloBird

Manage your energy account, view balances, and submit meter readings. Monitor usage charts and control your battery for virtual power plant participation.

Highlights
  • View account details and balance
  • Submit meter reads
  • See recent correspondence
  • View usage charts
  • Control battery for virtual power plant
Features
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The GloBird Energy app lets you view your account details, account balance, submit meter reads, see recent correspondence, view your usage charts, and control your battery as part of our virtual power plant.

Screenshots

My Telstra4 screens
GloBird4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GloBird at 45% against My Telstra's 20%. GloBird also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, 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

My Telstra ships an update every 3 weeks, GloBird weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
My Telstra versus GloBird: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy TelstraGloBird
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.9% of reviews45.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size308 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTelstra Corporation LtdGLOBIRD ENERGY PTY. LTD.

Customer experience

My Telstra

All ratings1,254 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative14.4%
Written reviews1,308 reviews
Positive19.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative75.4%

GloBird

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative36.4%

Bugs and requests

My Telstra

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Payment issues and failed recharges
  • Inaccurate data usage reporting
  • Login and account management problems
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices
  • Outdated information and broken links

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to view detailed billing history
  • Option to manage multiple accounts in one place
  • Improved data usage tracking and alerts
  • Seamless integration with other Telstra services
  • More self-service options to avoid long wait times

GloBird

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Telstra

No in-app purchases

None

GloBird

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Telstra free?
My Telstra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GloBird free?
GloBird is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Telstra or GloBird have ads?
Neither My Telstra nor GloBird shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Telstra or GloBird?
My Telstra ships an update every 3 weeks, and GloBird weekly. Most recently, My Telstra was updated on September 26, 2026 and GloBird on September 23, 2026.

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