Comparison

EE vs Honest Mobile

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

Head to head
About

EE

Manage your mobile and broadband services, shop for new devices, and access exclusive rewards. Fine-tune your home network with WiFi controls and keep your family safe online with parental controls.

Highlights
  • Manage EE account and services
  • Data Gifting and usage tracking
  • WiFi Controls (Work/Game Mode)
  • Parental Controls for online safety
  • Digital assistant (Aimee)
  • Shop for new devices and offers
  • EE Cover for tech insurance
  • Exclusive rewards and discounts
Features
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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.

About

Honest Mobile

This app offers straightforward, ethical SIM plans with excellent UK and global coverage. Choose from plans with instant setup alongside your main SIM or essential everyday options featuring fast 5G and monthly billing. Enjoy free roaming and support from real, friendly humans.

Highlights
  • Unbeatable UK signal on major networks
  • Free global roaming in 180+ countries
  • Instant setup alongside main SIM
  • UK's fastest 5G
  • Monthly bill that drops
  • Friendly human customer support
Features
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Honest is the network doing mobile right, by you and the planet. Unlike the big networks, we actually care about the same things you do. So you get straightforward, ethical and innovative SIM plans that don’t cost the earth (figuratively and literally). Smart SIM The ultimate second SIM: • Unbeatable UK signal on EE, O2, Three and Vodafone • Free global roaming in 180+ countries • Instant set up alongside your main SIM Classic SIM Your essential everyday SIM: • UK’s fastest 5G • A bill that drops every month • Free EU roaming (first 5 days of every trip) All backed by a team of real, friendly humans you can speak to in seconds. Ready for a bold new standard of mobile? Join the UK’s top-rated B Corp mobile network today.

Screenshots

EE4 screens
Honest Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: EE at 2.1K against Honest Mobile's 6. Honest Mobile's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (31% vs 10%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Honest Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EE has 2.1K ratings behind it against 6, 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 31% of Honest Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EE ships an update fortnightly, Honest Mobile weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EE versus Honest Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEEHonest Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.1K ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.7% of reviews30.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.1K — better6
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size376 MB124 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEE LIMITEDHonest Enterprises

Customer experience

EE

All ratings2,070 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews1,315 reviews
Positive9.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative84.6%

Honest Mobile

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews243 reviews
Positive30.9%
Neutral7.0%
Negative62.1%

User reviews

EE

From 2.1K App Store ratings

What 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

Honest Mobile

From 6 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent coverage and signal
  • 👍 User-friendly app
  • 💡 Innovative features like Smart SIM
  • 🌳 Eco-friendly company with carbon-negative initiatives
  • ⭐ Great customer service and support

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App stability and login issues
  • 🔍 Limited app compatibility
  • 💰 Relatively expensive compared to competitors
  • 🤔 Misleading or unclear marketing claims

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

Honest Mobile

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes and crashes
  • Inconsistent login and account management
  • Billing and payment issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Expand app compatibility to more popular apps
  • Improve app navigation and user experience
  • Provide more granular network switching controls

In-app purchases

None

EE

No in-app purchases

None

Honest Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EE free?
EE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Honest Mobile free?
Honest Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EE or Honest Mobile?
Honest Mobile is rated higher. EE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Honest Mobile averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do EE or Honest Mobile have ads?
Neither EE nor Honest Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EE or Honest Mobile?
EE ships an update fortnightly, and Honest Mobile weekly. Most recently, EE was updated on November 10, 2026 and Honest Mobile on November 6, 2026.

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