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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

GET Mobile vs Boost Mobile

GET Mobile 4.4★ · Free to download 30
Winner Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile 4.7★ · Free to download 75

Boost Mobile is the clear winner due to its higher user satisfaction, better reliability, and more consistent performance compared to GET Mobile, which is plagued by slow loading times and frequent bugs.

Full reviews: GET Mobile · Boost Mobile

Boost Mobile generally offers a more reliable service and app experience, with many users praising its affordability and customer service. In contrast, GET Mobile is consistently criticized for its slow performance, numerous bugs, and frustrating user experience, despite some users finding it easy to use for specific tasks.

Head to head

Performance and Reliability edge: Boost MobileR1R7R10R15
GET Mobile GET Mobile is widely criticized for being extremely slow, with frequent loading screens, freezing, and general unresponsiveness R1R7R10R16. Many users report the app not opening at all, getting stuck on a logo or blue screen, or crashing R15R18. Some features, like ordering food or adding funds, are often non-functional due to glitches or errors R26.
Boost Mobile Boost Mobile users report mixed experiences with app performance and network reliability. While some praise its consistent service and lack of connection issues , others complain about slow data speeds and frequent app updates or login issues . Some users also experience problems with payments not processing through the app .
Ease of Use and Features edge: Boost MobileR1R5R8R10
GET Mobile GET Mobile is described as easy to use for managing college funds and ordering food by some users R8. However, many find it difficult to use due to constant loading, disappearing menu items, and issues with adding payment methods R1R5R10. Users also desire more quality of life features like widgets for meal swipes and more menu options R32.
Boost Mobile Boost Mobile's app is generally considered easy to use for paying bills and managing accounts . However, users report significant issues with specific features, such as changing payment methods , logging in due to missing verification codes , or redeeming Boost coins . Some also find the website and app geared more towards selling than account maintenance R70.
Price and Value edge: Boost MobileR13R32R51R71
GET Mobile GET Mobile users express frustration over convenience fees for adding funds to student accounts R13R51. Some also note that food options available through the app can be expensive or limited R32.
Boost Mobile Boost Mobile is often praised for its affordability and competitive monthly plans R71R75R103R105. However, some users report unexpected charges, bills increasing, or issues with data caps despite 'unlimited' claims .
Customer Support edge: Boost MobileR18R26R27R62
GET Mobile GET Mobile reviews rarely mention direct customer support, but some users express a need for help with app issues R18R26. One user noted a developer responded to a bug issue, leading to a resolution after reinstalling R27.
Boost Mobile Boost Mobile receives mixed reviews for its customer service. Many users praise the helpfulness and friendliness of support representatives R62R65R68. However, a significant number of users report negative experiences, including unhelpful support, long wait times, poor call quality, and issues with refunds or account changes R70.
Pick GET Mobile if

Pick GET Mobile if your institution forces you to use it, and you are willing to tolerate significant performance issues and bugs for its core functionality of managing campus funds and ordering food R8.

Pick Boost Mobile if

Pick Boost Mobile if you are looking for an affordable mobile carrier with generally good customer service and a functional app for managing your account and payments, despite some reported issues with data speed and app updates R75R103.

Evidence note: The evidence for GET Mobile is heavily skewed towards negative recent reviews, with many 1-star ratings citing severe performance and functionality issues. Boost Mobile has a much larger volume of reviews, with a higher lifetime rating, but still shows a significant number of recent negative reviews primarily concerning network performance, billing, and specific app features.

Frequently asked

Why is GET Mobile so slow?
GET Mobile is frequently reported by users to be very slow, taking a ridiculous amount of time to load menus, change pages, or perform any functions, often leading to constant buffering and frustration R1R7R10R16.
Does Boost Mobile have good customer service?
Boost Mobile receives mixed feedback on its customer service; many users praise the helpfulness and friendliness of representatives R62R65R68, but others report unhelpful support, long wait times, and issues with resolving billing or account problems R70.
Are there extra fees with GET Mobile?
Yes, some GET Mobile users report being charged convenience fees when adding funds to their student accounts, which they find frustrating, especially since the app is often mandatory for campus services R13R51.
Is Boost Mobile affordable?
Many Boost Mobile customers find the service affordable, praising its competitive monthly plans and value, with some mentioning paying as little as $15 a month for multiple lines R71R75R103R105.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] GET Mobile 1/5 · US Trash: Slow as heck moving from any menu to another, menu items disappear, I don’t get texts half the time.
  2. [R7] GET Mobile 2/5 · US Slow app: This app runs very slow and sometimes doesn’t react at all.
  3. [R10] GET Mobile 1/5 · US Borderline unusable: It takes a ridiculous amount of time to load when opening the app, clicking any button or changing pages or really attempting to use any functions. Using Get takes significantly more time to fight the constant buffering than it would take to order in person. honestly I am so frustrated i wish i could give it 0 stars at this point.
  4. [R15] GET Mobile 3/5 · US All I get is the logo: Trash, literally unusable. Been like this for months
  5. [R5] GET Mobile 5/5 · US Can’t add card: No option to add card to my wallet. I have an iPhone- don’t understand why this is so complicated.
  6. [R8] GET Mobile 5/5 · US University Online Funds Account: I use GET Mobile to view my online college fund accounts. It’s easy to use and manage your funds for college!
  7. [R13] GET Mobile 1/5 · US Convenience Fee to add funds to student account?: Yall should be ashamed.
  8. [R32] GET Mobile 1/5 · US Less carbs: Slow app, not all menu items available, but mostly it is carb heavy expensive food. Where are the veggies, can’t someone get steamed broccoli? It is a hospital, we teach good healthy diet habits
  9. [R51] GET Mobile 1/5 · US Conscience fee: School forces us to use an app, the makes up pay to use it, then makes us pay a convince fee on that
  10. [R71] Boost Mobile 5/5 · US Good: Been with boost for 16 years yall the best just bring back the free months for the loyal customers again I miss that for real
  11. [R18] GET Mobile 3/5 · US Need help: for some reason my get app won’t even open and it’s just a white screen. can you help me fix this?
  12. [R26] GET Mobile 1/5 · US App doesn’t work: The app doesn’t let me scroll up to guest and there’s no help or support option.
  13. [R27] GET Mobile 4/5 · US Works: Developer responded to bug issue. App works as intended after reinstall.
  14. [R62] Boost Mobile 5/5 · US Good customer service: …
  15. [R16] GET Mobile 1/5 · US The slowest app ever: The slowest app ever I hate it Very inefficient
  16. [R65] Boost Mobile 5/5 · US Boost Moblie: I love Loubna
  17. [R68] Boost Mobile 5/5 · US Help me activate my phone: Alondra
  18. [R70] Boost Mobile 1/5 · US Worst phone company: They are only good when getting a new phone, paying your bill is not simple. Website is only geared to sell not to maintain. Delinquent with my refund that was over payed Not worth the stress and money, run from this company!
  19. [R75] Boost Mobile 3/5 · US Somewhat Affordable Wireless!: Boost isn’t cheap but it’s not as expensive as those other giant wireless phone companies. Never had a problem with their service so I’m happy!
  20. [R103] Boost Mobile 5/5 · US I love boost mobile: There a great service provider with affordable monthly plans.
  21. [R105] Boost Mobile 5/5 · US Great service: I love the service. And the price. I have dish so 15 a month is great and I have 3 lines

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store