# Reliant vs myMetro®

Reliant and myMetro® both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of myMetro®'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Reliant's. myMetro® also leads on chart position (#92 vs unranked) and ratings volume (145K vs 21K). Reliant's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Reliant against 4.7 for myMetro®. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myMetro® has 145K ratings behind it against 21K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of Reliant's written reviews are positive against 78% of myMetro®'s.

Reliant ships an update every 4 weeks, myMetro® every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reliant | myMetro® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reliant/id666921945/reviews)** | [4.7 (145K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymetro/id1188830219/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21K | **145K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **77.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | — | **#92** |
| Size | 233 MB | 672 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reliant Energy Retail Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/446381523) | [MetroPCS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1188830218) |

## What reviewers say

### Reliant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reliant/id666921945)

Manage your electricity account with detailed usage tracking, bill payment, and smart home device integration. Monitor electricity, solar, and EV usage, receive alerts, and adjust your thermostat remotely. Access account essentials and get 24/7 customer support.

**Highlights:** Track electricity, solar, and EV usage, Remote Nest thermostat control, Bill payment and management, Account alerts and notifications, Prepaid fund management, Account plan management, 24/7 customer support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💳 Easy payment process
- 🔍 Detailed usage information
- 📱 Convenient mobile app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🤝 Reliable service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
- 💰 Increasing electricity costs
- 🔒 Login and security issues
- 📉 Inaccurate usage data

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Inability to make payments through the app
- Incompatibility with certain mobile devices
- Inconsistent app behavior across platforms
- Syncing issues with Nest thermostats

**Requested features**

- Ability to save payment information
- Improved app stability and reliability
- Expanded usage tracking and analytics
- Seamless integration with smart home devices
- Better communication on service changes


### myMetro®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymetro/id1188830219)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This app serves as a central hub for managing your Metro by T-Mobile services. Access account information, track data usage, and discover exclusive deals and rewards.

**Highlights:** Account management, Data usage tracking, Exclusive deals, Rewards program, Service information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Outstanding service
- 💳 Easy to make payments
- 🔒 Secure account information
- 🚀 Convenient app features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Connectivity issues with WiFi
- 💰 Unexpected charges and fees
- 📵 Account access problems
- 🤖 Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- Login and authentication issues
- Inability to access account information
- Payment processing failures
- Incompatibility with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- Improve app stability and reliability
- Add more self-service options
- Enhance user interface and experience
- Provide better transparency on pricing and fees


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reliant free?

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

### Is myMetro® free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reliant or myMetro®?

Reliant is rated higher. Reliant averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while myMetro® averages 4.7 from 145K ratings.

### Do Reliant or myMetro® have ads?

Neither Reliant nor myMetro® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reliant or myMetro®?

Reliant ships an update every 4 weeks, and myMetro® every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reliant was updated on October 30, 2026 and myMetro® on October 30, 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.*