ESSSuper vs Aware Super
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ESSSuper
Manage your superannuation fund securely and conveniently on the go. Easily check balances, review transactions, and make changes to your insurance, investments, and personal details. Access helpful calculators and resources to optimize your super.
- Secure anytime, anywhere access
- Check account balance
- View recent transactions
- Update insurance and investments
- Modify account details
- Access calculators and resources
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The ESSSuper app is fast, easy to use, and gives you secure access to your super anytime, anywhere. • Check your account balance and recent transactions on the go. • Make quick changes to your insurance, investments, contributions and account details. • Access calculators and resources to make the most of your super.
Aware Super
Manage your superannuation and pension accounts on the go. Securely log in to check balances, view transactions, update details, and plan for retirement. Access investment options and income details for specific member types.
- Secure login with Touch ID/Face ID
- Check super balance and transactions
- View insurance cover
- Make extra contributions
- Switch investment options
- Update contact and communication preferences
- Create a retirement plan
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The award winning* Aware Super mobile App is the easiest way for you to check in with your super and Pension - anytime, anywhere. Use the app to: • Set up Touch ID or Face ID for quick secure login • Check your latest super balance • See recent contributions and transactions • Check your insurance cover • Make extra contributions • Check and Switch investment options • Update your contact details • View your latest activities and correspondence • Update your communications preferences • View and action your Advice documents • View and approve adviser initiated transactions • Create a personalised retirement plan If you’re a Retirement Income or Retirement Transition member, you can also: • See your last payment date and next scheduled payment date • View your income details If you’re a former StatePlus member you can also: • View, track and update your Investment Fund accounts • Review your investment allocations • Make deposits and setup payments • Access your joint accounts To use this app, you must be an Aware Super member and be registered for online access. To register visit aware.com.au/register For any queries or feedback about the app, please call our Member Support Team on 1300 650 873 (8.00 am – 7.00pm Monday to Friday AEST/AEDT) or email us at mobile.feedback@aware.com.au To view our privacy policy, visit aware.com.au/privacy *The Aware Super app was awarded Bronze Stevie Award at the 2022 International Business Awards. For information on our awards and ratings, visit aware.com.au/awards
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aware Super at 53% against ESSSuper's 9%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ESSSuper | Aware Super |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (72 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.8% of reviews | 52.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 72 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Emergency Services and State Super | Aware Super Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
ESSSuper
Aware Super
User reviews
ESSSuper
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to navigate (some users)
- 👍 Informative (some users)
- 👍 Secure money (one user)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Constant crashes
- 🐛 App closes unexpectedly
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Unusable
- 🐛 Glitches
Aware Super
From 72 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate interface
- 📊 Clear balance and investment information display
- 🔄 Quick ability to change investment allocations
- 💰 Good returns for some users
- 📱 Convenient mobile access to super account
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent login issues and session timeouts
- 🔐 Face ID and biometric authentication unreliable
- ⏱️ Slow withdrawal processing times
- 📉 Poor investment returns compared to competitors
- 🔒 Requires repeated code/password entry
Bugs and requests
ESSSuper
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes on opening
- App closes when navigating between tabs
- Total amount disappears
- Home page appears briefly then disappears
- Face ID/fingerprint attempts multiple times
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- App closes when trying to view transactions
- Face ID button off-screen during onboarding
- Settings menu removed, cannot enable Face ID
- App closes after login attempt
- App freezes and locks out user
- Server error on login
- User and password don't match (when they do)
- App disappears after logging on
- Cannot get back to home screen after pressing home
- No spell check in messages
Requested features
5 requests- Add back previous version's features (e.g., balance over time, percentage change)
- Display combined total for multiple accounts
- Show withdrawal transactions more promptly
- Allow app on multiple devices
- Add annual increase figure and graph
Aware Super
Reported bugs
15 issues- Password reset continue button non-functional
- App constantly forgets login credentials
- App hangs on loading screen
- Face ID not working despite being enabled
- Cannot paste passwords into login field
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- App crashes on startup
- Inbox inaccessible on iPad
- Session timeout during active use
- Cannot view correspondence notifications
- App fails to load after updates
- Oops error messages preventing login
- Touch ID and password authentication conflicts
- App not recognizing active user engagement
- Dashboard monthly balance feature removed
- Verification timeout issues during registration
Requested features
17 requests- Enable Face ID/biometric login on iPad
- Remember login details on device
- Show individual dollar values for investment options
- Add performance comparison graphs for different investment options
- Display term deposits in app breakdown
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- Add PIN login option
- Show daily balance changes
- Open banking integration (Yodlee connection)
- Monthly balance tracking on dashboard
- Retirement projection calculator
- Alerts for percentage/value changes
- View documents and correspondence in app
- Allow password pasting from password managers
- Multi-user account switching
- Overall balance view across all accounts
- Contribution type summaries and contribution caps information
- Scheduled appointment visibility with financial managers
In-app purchases
ESSSuper
No in-app purchases
Aware Super
No in-app purchases
