Belong vs Eckode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Belong
This app offers affordable mobile and internet plans with simple features and pricing. It provides reliable coverage across Australia and robust security to protect against cyber threats. Users can easily manage their accounts online or through various support channels.
- Low-cost plans
- Trusted Australian network
- Self-management online
- Phone, chat, email support
- Cyber threat blocking
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Belong Low-cost mobile and internet plans backed by Telstra. - Nice prices Simple plans and features mean low costs for you. - Trusted Australian network Get mobile coverage to 98.8% of the population and connection you can rely on. - Easyโฏpeasy Self-manage online โ or reach out via phone, chat or email. - Awesome security, less phishing On a network that blocks loads of cyber threats.
Eckode
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Find and track any assets or equipment - Keep track of anything Eckode offers a wide range of tracking solutions to efficiently track virtually anything. - Location on map Eckode keeps track and records the last known location of all devices on it's network - Wide ranging network Any Eckode user is able to assist in finding any lost device. - Crowd sourced tracking allows for finding devices that are out of range from your personal device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Eckode at 3 against Belong's 1. Eckode also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Belong ships an update every 3 months, Eckode every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Belong | Eckode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Telstra Corporation Ltd | Eckode Pty Ltd |
Bugs and requests
Belong
Reported bugs
22 issues- App doesn't load or shows blank screen
- Login process fails or loops
- Cannot download invoices from the app
- App crashes frequently
- QR code scanner not working
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- SMS verification code issues
- Passcode setup issues
- App requires frequent updates and re-logins
- MMS messaging broken
- Send button in chat does nothing
- App logs out after closing
- App freezes on the same screen
- App not working on 5G mobile data
- App redirects to browser for login
- Face and finger recognition not recognized
- Page not found error on login
- Error message: 'null is not an object'
- App not working when receiving info from server
- Dashboard not displaying after login
- SIM card reported as void
- Internet connection drops during the day
- App is a web wrapper, not a native app
Requested features
11 requests- Major app redesign needed
- App features should be native, not webpages
- More data top-up options
- iPad version of the app
- Option to turn off auto-recharge
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- Add widgets to the Home Screen
- More payment options (e.g., BPAY, weekly/fortnightly)
- Native Face ID/Fingerprint login
- Ability to manage multiple phone numbers in one account
- Improve app responsiveness and speed
- Fix MMS messaging
Eckode
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Belong
No in-app purchases
Eckode
No in-app purchases
