Comparison

Spark NZ vs Lyca Mobile UK

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

Head to head
About

Spark NZ

Manage all your mobile, broadband, and wearable plans in one convenient app. Easily top up, pay bills, track data usage, and discover the latest offers and content.

Highlights
  • Manage all accounts in one place
  • Quick bill payments
  • Track data usage by hour, day, month
  • Top up plans and add data/minutes
  • Discover latest offers and content
Features
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Manage your Spark services in one place. Check your usage, pay bills, top up, manage roaming and find support whenever you need it. Manage your mobile, broadband and other Spark services in a simpler, more personalised app experience. Everything you need, all in one place: • View data usage, balances and bills • Top up prepaid and pay bills • Manage plans and roaming • Update account and security settings • Switch between accounts • Check outages and get support Your new Home screen shows important updates, recommendations and next steps so you can quickly see what needs your attention. We’re building smarter, more personalised ways to help you stay connected, informed and in control.

About

Lyca Mobile UK

Manage your Lyca Mobile account conveniently on the go. Check your balance, purchase bundles or credit, view usage history, and make secure payments. The app offers quick top-ups and special offers for existing UK customers.

Highlights
  • Account management on-the-go
  • Check balance and usage
  • Purchase bundles and credit
  • View transaction history
  • Secure payments
  • Buy for friends and family
  • Special offers and discounts
Features
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Download the free Lyca Mobile app today and take control of your account on-the-go. Check your balance, purchase bundles or credit, view your usage and history all from one secure and easy-to-use app. The newly launched Lyca Mobile app is the safest and most convenient way to manage your account. You can purchase plans, top-up your balance whenever you wish, check the latest international calling rates, view your transaction history, and make secure payments within the app. Features include: • Quick bundle purchase and top-up • Hassle-free and secure payment • Detailed history of calls, activated bundles, data usage and more • Special bonuses, offers, and discounts • Easy registration and navigation • Buy bundles or top-up for friends and family Things to remember: • You must be an existing Lyca Mobile customer in the UK to use the app. • The Lyca Mobile app is free, but any data used to access features will be taken from your monthly allowance or credit. • If you use the app abroad, you'll be charged standard international data charges, but the app is still free. So, don't waste a minute. Get started and download the new Lyca Mobile app today!

Screenshots

Spark NZ4 screens
Lyca Mobile UK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Spark NZ at 3.5 against Lyca Mobile UK's 1.7. Spark NZ also leads on ratings volume (87 vs 16). Lyca Mobile UK's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Spark NZ holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spark NZ has 87 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of Spark NZ's written reviews are positive against 13% of Lyca Mobile UK's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spark NZ ships an update every 5 weeks, Lyca Mobile UK every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Spark NZ versus Lyca Mobile UK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpark NZLyca Mobile UK
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (87 ratings) — better1.7 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews7.8% of reviews12.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings87 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size212 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpark New Zealand Trading LimitedLyca Digital Private Limited

Customer experience

Spark NZ

All ratings87 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral8.0%
Negative31.0%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive7.8%
Neutral6.0%
Negative86.1%

Lyca Mobile UK

All ratings16 ratings
Positive18.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.3%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive12.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative83.9%

Bugs and requests

Spark NZ

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and password reset issues
  • Unreliable data tracking and usage information
  • Compatibility problems with newer OS versions
  • Transactions failing or not reflecting properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve payment and top-up functionality
  • Add more self-service options
  • Provide better visibility into account details
  • Integrate with other Spark services

Lyca Mobile UK

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Spark NZ

No in-app purchases

None

Lyca Mobile UK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spark NZ free?
Spark NZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lyca Mobile UK free?
Lyca Mobile UK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Spark NZ or Lyca Mobile UK?
Spark NZ is rated higher. Spark NZ averages 3.5 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Lyca Mobile UK averages 1.7 from 16 ratings.
Do Spark NZ or Lyca Mobile UK have ads?
Neither Spark NZ nor Lyca Mobile UK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spark NZ or Lyca Mobile UK?
Spark NZ ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lyca Mobile UK every 3 weeks. Most recently, Spark NZ was updated on October 21, 2026 and Lyca Mobile UK on October 25, 2026.

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