Comparison

Spark NZ vs logm8

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
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The new Spark App has been completely rebuilt from the ground up to put everything you need right at your fingertips. Clear graphics and navigation make it simple to find what you’re after. All your accounts in one place. Manage all your mobile, broadband and wearable plans as well as family and shared data accounts in one place – easily top up, pay bills, add data and minutes, change plans, and more. Pay bills quickly and securely. Pay the way that works for you – with internet banking or one of your cards stored in app. Track data usage. Know what you need and when you’re going to need it with a quick tap. And check out your habits with usage history by the hour, day or month. What’s new? Like to keep up with what’s going on? We bring you a selection of the latest and greatest, whether that’s music, movies, sport, the latest tech, helpful tips, great offers, and more.

About

logm8

Features
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logm8 is a digital maintenance logging service for automotives. This app will allow you to scan logm8 authorised NFC stickers to access our services. Find more information on our site https://logm8.com

Screenshots

Spark NZ4 screens
logm84 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: logm8 at none against Spark NZ's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spark NZ ships an update every 5 weeks, logm8 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Spark NZ versus logm8: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpark NZlogm8
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (88 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews7.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings88 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpark New Zealand Trading LimitedKazuki Burrows

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

logm8

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Spark NZ

No in-app purchases

None

logm8

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spark NZ free?
Spark NZ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is logm8 free?
logm8 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spark NZ or logm8 have ads?
Spark NZ shows ads; logm8 does not.
Which is updated more often, Spark NZ or logm8?
Spark NZ ships an update every 5 weeks, and logm8 monthly. Most recently, Spark NZ was updated on October 13, 2026 and logm8 on October 7, 2026.

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