# Skinny Mobile

> Make managing your mobile on the go simple with the Skinny app

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nextbyteapps.selfcare](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nextbyteapps.selfcare)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.nextbyteapps.selfcare`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nextbyteapps.com
- **Category:** COMMUNICATION
- **Downloads:** 1,020,388
- **Rating:** 4.54 / 5 (27,183 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.22.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-19
- **First published:** 2014-10-15
- **Publisher country:** SK
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nextbyteapps.selfcare)
- **Website:** [http://www.skinny.co.nz](http://www.skinny.co.nz/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.skinny.co.nz/terms-and-conditions](http://www.skinny.co.nz/terms-and-conditions)

## Description

The Skinny Mobile app is designed to simplify managing your mobile account wherever you are. It allows you to check your balance, top up via vouchers or cards, and customize your plan with Add-Ons easily. Enjoy features such as unlimited data for up to 12 hours with Data Binge, perfect for extended online sessions.

You can also transfer credit or gift data and minutes to friends. The app helps you stay in control of your plan, switch to new plans, and manage your usage seamlessly. While the app is free, it's recommended to download it over Wi-Fi to save data. Setup is simple with clear instructions on entering your mobile number.

## Rankings

- #67,644 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.nextbyteapps.selfcare.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.nextbyteapps.selfcare.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`

## Review summary

User sentiment is mixed. Many reviewers praise Skinny for being easy to use and offering affordable, value-focused plans. However, recurring problems appear around verification (SMS) and number-porting, onboarding (modem setup, login), unreliable payments and renewals, and limited top-up options with a voucher-only workaround. Customers report poor, unhelpful support and frequent connectivity-related frustrations, which undermine otherwise positive impressions. Overall, Skinny seems attractive for cost and convenience, but core account, payment, and verification reliability gaps drive frequent negative experiences.

### Pros

- Easy to use / user-friendly app
- Affordable plans / good value
- Reliable service (per multiple reviewers)
- Easy processing of payments

### Cons

- Verification texts not arriving / SMS authentication failures (and number porting issues)
- Poor customer service / hard to reach or unhelpful support
- Payment and renewal problems (unwanted auto-renew charges, card issues, security concerns)
- Onboarding/setup and account access problems (modem setup lockouts, login difficulties, hyphen/name setup limitations)
- Top-up and payment-method issues (online top-ups failing, voucher-only top-ups, auto-repeat problems)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nextbyteapps.selfcare)