EE vs Status Smart
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EE
Manage your mobile and broadband services, shop for new devices, and access exclusive rewards. Fine-tune your home WiFi, protect your family online, and get quick assistance from a digital helper. It's your all-in-one hub for staying connected and saving money.
- Manage EE accounts
- Data Gifting
- WiFi Controls
- Parental Controls
- Digital Assistant
- Shop for devices
- Tech insurance
- Exclusive rewards
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THE EE APP Welcome to the EE app – it’s all the good stuff in one place. Get complete control and all the help you need to manage your EE account. What’s included? The EE app gives you everything you need to bring your home to life and enhance your experience with us. The handy navigation makes it a doddle to find what you're looking for, and the Manage hub is the perfect place to take control of all your EE products and services. The easy life is just a couple of taps away. Maximise your allowance Want to get the most from your allowance? No problem. Use Data Gifting to move data between your family’s EE plans quickly and conveniently. WiFi Controls If you’ve got a new EE Broadband package, you can fine-tune your connectivity with WiFi Controls—straight from the app. WiFi Enhancer lets you activate Work Mode and Game Mode, so you can be sure you’re maximising your connection’s potential. Parental Controls You can keep everyone safe online with Parental Controls, and easily set controls on what the kids have access to online. And, because every child is different, you can tailor access at device or profile level. Digital Assistance The EE app also helps you get access to assistance whenever and wherever you need it. Your digital assistant Aimee is always available and ready to help, and you can get important updates, like data usage alerts, straight to your phone. It’s got the everyday stuff covered, too. You can manage your Smart Benefits and check your bill or upgrade eligibility in just a few seconds. Shop And when the time comes for something new—whether that’s a new phone, tools to create the ultimate connected home, or a way to spend your down time—the EE app makes it easy. You’ll find the best deal for you, alongside personalised exclusive offers. EE Cover When it comes to protecting your shiny new purchases, EE Cover makes tech insurance simple and hassle‑free - straight from the EE app. Choose the level of cover that suits you best and get quick, easy protection for your tech. Need to make a claim? Just a few taps in the app and we’ll take care of the rest. Rewards The EE app gives us a way to say thank you for choosing EE. Head to the Rewards section to save on your mobile bill, enjoy discounts on your favourite brands, and access unforgettable experiences. If you bring your EE mobile and broadband together, you become and EE One customer. That gives you access to EE One Up — the new home of exclusive rewards designed to give you more value every week. Turn up your Fridays with exclusive rewards including tickets, tech and treats. From must‑have experiences and giveaways to perks that make your everyday better, there’s always something new landing each week. Open the EE app every Friday to see what’s waiting for you. Here’s more on what you can do; On EE Pay Monthly? • Check your data or share it with someone on your account • View your bills and see itemised usage • Stay on top of extra charges • View your allowances and add-ons • Explore the rewards section • Add extras, including data add-ons On new EE Broadband? • Fine-tune your connectivity with WiFi Controls • Get tips to optimise your connection • Use Parental Controls to keep your family safe • Pause any connected device's WiFi access On pay as you go? • Check your data and view your pack • Top up your balance • Track your Free Boosts If you do have any questions or need help, please go to: https://community.ee.co.uk/ Make your life easier and unlock the full potential of your EE account. Download the EE app now.
Status Smart
Control your home appliances remotely from anywhere. Manage multiple devices simultaneously, set timers for automated functions, and easily share device access with family members. Quick and simple connection to your smart devices.
- Remote appliance control
- Simultaneous device management
- Automated timers
- Family device sharing
- Easy device connection
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Status Smart 1. Remote control: control your home appliances anywhere 2. Simultaneously control: control multiple devices with one app 3. Timer: set timer to perform multiple functions 4. Device sharing: one tap to share devices with family members 5. Easy connection: easily and quickly connect app to devices
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Status Smart at 5.0 against EE's 4.5. Status Smart also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 10%). EE's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Status Smart holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EE has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of EE's written reviews are positive against 32% of Status Smart's.
EE ships an update fortnightly, Status Smart every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EE | Status Smart |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2.1K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | 31.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 377 MB | 208 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | EE LIMITED | Status International (UK) Limited |
Customer experience
EE
Status Smart
User reviews
EE
From 2.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for checking usage
- 🚀 Useful for travel
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited functionality
- 🤔 Confusing navigation
- 🔄 Constant need to log in
- 🔄 Redirects to website too often
Status Smart
From 2 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 💡 Good for basic control
- 🏠 Works well with Alexa
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🚀 Straightforward setup (for some)
Room to improve
- ❌ Difficult pairing process
- 🐛 App frequently crashes/freezes
- ❌ Connectivity issues
- ⚠️ Privacy concerns (data collection)
- ❌ Poor usability in app
Bugs and requests
EE
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues
- Inability to top up or make payments
- Inconsistent data usage tracking
- Pairing problems with home devices
Requested features
4 requests- Allow dark mode
- Improve account management features
- Integrate more functionality within the app
- Provide better customer support options
Status Smart
Reported bugs
15 issues- App keeps not working or huge delay
- Cannot get it to pair
- App freezes when trying to use it
- App doesn't log in anymore
- Network error
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- Bulbs keep saying 'connection failed'
- Cannot connect to Alexa
- Bulb doesn't flash to get connected
- Fails to connect at 10% search
- App freezes
- Connection failed
- Device unresponsive
- App doesn't refresh data
- Does not register low power devices
- Does not register intermittent high power usage
Requested features
10 requests- Allow minute adjustment for cost periods
- Implement swiping for graph/date navigation
- Add calendar view for specific date selection
- Add confirmation for switching off plugs
- Allow floating point numbers for usage/cost reminders
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- More granular data, including hourly stats
- More granular data, including hourly stats
- Change breath feature to completely off then on
- Dark mode option
- Siri/Shortcuts integration
In-app purchases
EE
No in-app purchases
Status Smart
No in-app purchases







