EQT vs FinWise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
EQT
This platform allows users to trade over 60,000 financial instruments, including stocks and ETFs, across global exchanges. It is designed for both new and experienced investors to manage risk and build portfolios.
- Access to over 60,000 instruments
- Trade stocks, ETFs, and funds
- Global exchange access
- Digital-first platform
- Risk management tools
- Portfolio building
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EQT is a next-generation online share trading platform that empowers you to take control of your financial future. Backed by Old Mutual Wealth, EQT gives you access to over 60,000 instruments โ including stocks, ETFs, offshore funds, and structured products โ across global exchanges, all in one intuitive, digital-first platform. Whether a first-time investor or a seasoned trader, EQT helps you unlock opportunities, manage risk smartly, and build a portfolio that reflects your ambitions. The future isn't a tradeoff. It's a trade up.
FinWise
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FinWise is a simple budget planner and net worth tracker. Connect your bank accounts and FinWise updates them every day, so you can see where your money went, what's left in each budget and what you're worth, and plan where you're going. Know where your money went. FinWise uses AI to sort your transactions into categories, so last month's spending is clear at a glance. Tap any category to change it. Budget from payday to payday. Start your month on the day you're paid, set a budget for each category, and roll over what you don't spend. See everything you own and owe. Bank accounts, cards and investments in one place, plus anything you add by hand, like your home or car. FinWise tracks your net worth over time, in any currency. Made to be easy. FinWise keeps things simple: clear screens, no clutter, and accounts that update every day. People who use FinWise tell us it's easy to use. Moving from Vault22? Bring your history with you, so you don't start from zero. Many FinWise users have switched from Vault22 (formerly 22seven). Your data stays private. Bank connections are read-only. FinWise doesn't sell your personal information or use your financial data for ads. Founded in Cape Town. FinWise was founded in Cape Town by two South Africans, and syncs banks in South Africa, the US and Canada. Try FinWise free for 14 days. A payment method is needed to start.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EQT at none against FinWise's 2. EQT also leads on device support (3 vs 1). FinWise's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 9 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. FinWise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. EQT asks for nothing beyond the download.
EQT ships an update every 9 months, FinWise every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EQT | FinWise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 9 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 16.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Old Mutual Wealth (Pty) Ltd | FinWiseApp, Corp |
In-app purchases
EQT
No in-app purchases
FinWise
- FinWise monthly subscription14 Days trial$8.991 Month
- FinWise annual subscription14 Days trial$89.991 Year









