InvestSMART vs Metagate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
InvestSMART
This app allows users to monitor their investments on the go. It offers a simple way to track your portfolio from anywhere.
- Monitor investments on the go
- Simple investment tracking
- ASX investing
- Portfolio monitoring
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InvestSMART is Australia's best ASX Investing app providing a simple way to monitor your investments on the go.
Metagate
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Metagate β Your All-in-One Cross-Border Pay & FX Solution Metagate brings you seamless global payments and live currency exchange in a single, easy-to-use app. Send, receive, and convert funds across 180+ countries in 36 major currenciesβanytime, anywhere. Key Features One-Stop Cross-Border Payments β’ Local-style transfers β Send and receive via IBAN (Europe), Sort Code & Account (UK), and same-name routing for private banks, so funds move just like a local transfer. β’ Small-remittance support β Low-threshold, cost-effective transfers tailored for overseas workers and students sending money home. Real-Time Online FX β’ Instant rates & execution β View live market rates and convert between currencies with a single tap. β’ Competitive fees β Industry-leading spreads mean you keep more of your money. Forward Rate Lock (VIP Only) β’ Lock todayβs rate for up to 300 days β Hedge against future volatility with dedicated support from your relationship manager. Multi-Currency Wallet β’ Unified dashboard β Track balances and transactions across 36 currencies in one place. β’ Rapid, paperless onboarding β Sign up and go live within minutes, directly in the app. Bilingual Experience & Support β’ English & Chinese UI β Switch instantly between languages. β’ 24/7 bilingual customer service β English and Chinese support teams are ready to help. Security & Compliance β’ AUSTRAC-regulated β Metagate Pty Ltd meets Australiaβs highest anti-money-laundering standards. β’ Bank-grade data protection β End-to-end encryption and strict privacy controls safeguard your assets. Download Metagate today and experience the fastest, safest, and most cost-effective way to pay, collect, and exchange currencies around the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Metagate at none against InvestSMART's 1. InvestSMART's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. InvestSMART sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Metagate asks for nothing beyond the download.
InvestSMART ships an update fortnightly, Metagate every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InvestSMART | Metagate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 30.4% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | InvestSMART | Metagate Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
InvestSMART
- Yearly Subscription$499.99
Metagate
No in-app purchases









