Booster NZ vs SBS Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Booster NZ
Manage your KiwiSaver, investments, and daily spending all in one place. Track your wealth, link bank accounts, and access smart financial tools and educational resources to improve your money management.
- KiwiSaver account management
- Investment tracking
- Daily spending management
- Link bank accounts
- Financial snapshot
- Budgeting tools
- Educational resources
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Manage your KiwiSaver account, track your wealth and more with the Booster NZ app. And for those who want to save and spend better there’s Savvy, also in the Booster app. Elevate your finances with Booster NZ and Savvy. Take control of your finances with the Booster NZ app, your one-stop solution for managing your KiwiSaver account, SuperScheme, investments and daily spending. Download now for a bird's-eye view of your finances, helping you to take control anywhere, anytime. And get Savvy in the Booster NZ app – Savvy’s the investment account with a sweet return, linked to a debit card and smart app for your day-to-day spending, with no card or monthly account fees*. Savvy, it’s your money, smarter. Booster NZ: Unified account management: View and manage your KiwiSaver account, SuperScheme, investments and daily expenses with Booster in one place. See your KiwiSaver account balance, make contributions and track government contributions, as well as keep an eye on your fund’s performance. Whether you're at home or on the move, get on-the-go money management and stay in control of your finances. Financial snapshot: Link your bank accounts, add details of your shares, property and other investments to get a complete view of your money. Smart financial tools and educational resources: Access free tools like the mybudgetpal to get a better understanding of your spending habits. Learn about managing your money with our comprehensive resource library, including videos and articles. Savvy: Take your savings to the next level. Savvy puts you in control of your money, learning how you spend and helping you save better with a suite of powerful tools. With Savvy, you can get more out of your money. Track where your money is going, with the convenience of a smart money app, spend with the convenience of a Mastercard debit card and get paid competitive returns on every dollar in your account. The Booster Savvy Scheme (‘Savvy’) is not a bank account and Booster is not a registered bank. Savvy is a managed fund and Booster Investment Management Limited is the manager and issuer of Savvy. Savvy’s Product Disclosure Statement and other important information about Savvy (including a comparison highlighting some of the differences between Savvy and a bank account) is available at boostersavvy.co.nz. *Some other fees, such as international transaction fees and card replacement fees, may apply. Booster Investment Management Limited is the manager and issuer of the Booster KiwiSaver Scheme (‘Scheme’). The Scheme’s product disclosure statements are available at booster.co.nz Who we are We’re a Kiwi financial services company founded in 1998. We’re committed to helping New Zealanders make sense of money. Our app is just one step on that journey. Follow us Web: www.booster.co.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/boostermoneynz/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/booster-nz More info When you download any app provided by Booster, you agree to the Booster terms and conditions and any changes to these terms and conditions without notification. Feedback? Want to help to make the Booster NZ app better? Please tell us what you like or how we could improve by: • emailing us at info@booster.co.nz • sending feedback through the app. Check out our FAQs: www.booster.co.nz/app-faqs Fix problems with our troubleshooting guide: www.booster.co.nz/troubleshooting
SBS Mobile
Manage your finances conveniently and securely with a suite of online banking tools. Access balances, statements, and make transfers anytime, anywhere. Utilize biometric login for quick and safe access to your accounts.
- Secure balance checks without login
- 24/7 access to balances and statements
- Face ID/Touch ID login
- View and schedule payments/transfers
- Transfer money between accounts
- Securely transfer money to others
- Manage investments
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Manage your money on the move with SBS Bank’s range of online banking tools. SBS Bank App With SBS Bank’s mobile app it’s easy to do your banking on the move. The app gives members another way to manage their money easily and safely. Features: • Securely check your balances without logging in. • Check your balances and statements 24/7. • Use Face ID or Touch ID to login easily. • View upcoming payments, transfers and schedule new ones. • Easily transfer money between accounts. • Securely transfer money to other people. • Manage your investments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Booster NZ at 55% against SBS Mobile's 26%. Booster NZ also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). SBS Mobile's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Booster NZ ships an update every 3 weeks, SBS Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Booster NZ | SBS Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better | 26.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Booster Financial Services Ltd | SBS Bank |
Customer experience
Booster NZ
SBS Mobile
In-app purchases
Booster NZ
No in-app purchases
SBS Mobile
No in-app purchases








