# Reliant vs The Vickery

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Reliant at 21K against The Vickery's 9. 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 5.0 for The Vickery. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reliant has 21K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Reliant ships an update every 4 weeks, The Vickery fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reliant | The Vickery |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reliant/id666921945/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-vickery/id6769900028/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 233 MB | 267 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reliant Energy Retail Holdings, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/446381523) | [Livly Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456628010) |

## 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


### The Vickery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-vickery/id6769900028)

Simplify apartment living with this app. Manage rent payments, submit maintenance requests, and receive package notifications. Access a marketplace for services like renter's insurance and moving, plus exclusive resident offers.

**Highlights:** Rent payment management, Maintenance request submission, Package notifications, Renter's insurance marketplace, Moving services marketplace, Exclusive resident offers

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reliant free?

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

### Is The Vickery free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reliant or The Vickery?

The Vickery is rated higher. Reliant averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while The Vickery averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Reliant or The Vickery have ads?

Neither Reliant nor The Vickery shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reliant or The Vickery?

Reliant ships an update every 4 weeks, and The Vickery fortnightly. Most recently, Reliant was updated on November 9, 2026 and The Vickery on November 5, 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.*