# Reliant vs Simply Bail

Reliant and Simply Bail both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Simply Bail's written reviews are positive against 45% of Reliant's. Simply Bail also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.6). Reliant's advantage is ratings volume (21K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 5.0 for Simply Bail. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reliant has 21K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Simply Bail's.

Reliant ships an update every 4 weeks, Simply Bail every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reliant | Simply Bail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reliant/id666921945/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-bail/id1645702896/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 233 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reliant Energy Retail Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/446381523) | [Jeffrey Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645702898) |

## 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


### Simply Bail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simply-bail/id1645702896)

Easily check in with your bail bond agent using this app. Receive notifications for check-ins and court dates, and get directions to court. The app simplifies the check-in process with location services and selfie uploads.

**Highlights:** Push notifications for check-ins, Upcoming court date alerts, Court information display, Map integration for directions, Selfie check-in with location services, Direct agent contact

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reliant free?

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

### Is Simply Bail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reliant or Simply Bail?

Simply Bail is rated higher. Reliant averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Simply Bail averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Reliant or Simply Bail have ads?

Neither Reliant nor Simply Bail shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reliant or Simply Bail?

Reliant ships an update every 4 weeks, and Simply Bail every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reliant was updated on November 8, 2026 and Simply Bail on November 3, 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.*