Comparison

HSBC Research vs AFM Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HSBC Research

Access in-depth global economic and financial market insights from leading analysts. Discover key research reports, video interviews, and audio discussions on trends in economics, currencies, equities, and ESG.

Highlights
  • Access top HSBC Global Research reports
  • Updates on key forecast changes
  • Video and audio interviews with analysts
  • Coverage of economics, currencies, fixed income, equities, and ESG
  • Focus on emerging markets and thematic reports
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This app is only available to HSBC Global Research clients* The HSBC Global Research app has the big picture on the latest trends and developments affecting the global economy and financial markets – from China and trade to the role technology plays in shaping smart cities. The app showcases key pieces of research as well as video and audio interviews with HSBC analysts. HSBC Global Research analysts cover economics, currencies, fixed income and equities as well as environmental, social and governance issues. We produce multi-asset reports around key events and economic developments with a particular focus on emerging markets as well as thematic reports covering topics such as future consumers, demographics, urbanisation and disruptive technologies. Key features  - Access to top HSBC Global Research reports  - Updates on key forecast changes - Video and audio interviews with leading analysts *To use this app, you must be eligible to receive/access HBSC Global Research. You therefore acknowledge and agree that by downloading and using the app, a client relationship with HSBC will be inferred or assumed. The app is provided free of charge by HSBC Bank Plc for use by clients with an HSBC Global Research login. Usual mobile phone changes may apply when using this app.

About

AFM Mobile

Manage all your financial accounts and investments in one convenient place. Get real-time performance updates at the security, account, and portfolio levels. This app helps you stay informed about your wealth, giving you more time for other aspects of your life.

Highlights
  • Consolidated financial account view
  • Investment portfolio tracking
  • Real-time performance data
  • Security-level performance
  • Account-level performance
  • Portfolio-level performance
Features
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AFM Mobile Investor Portal gives you more time to live your life by making it easier to keep track of all your wealth while providing you with the information you need to know at your fingertips. See all your financial accounts and investments in one place at any time. Receive up to date performance information at the security, account, and portfolio level.

Screenshots

HSBC Research4 screens
AFM Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: HSBC Research at 31 against AFM Mobile's 1. AFM Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for HSBC Research against 5.0 for AFM Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HSBC Research has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HSBC Research ships an update every 2 months, AFM Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HSBC Research versus AFM Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHSBC ResearchAFM Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (31 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHSBC Bank plcCircleBlack, Inc.

Customer experience

HSBC Research

All ratings31 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive91.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.1%

AFM Mobile

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

HSBC Research

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes after opening and signing in
  • Frequent crashing at various times
  • Content not updated since early July
  • Top read articles directing to error pages
  • Cannot log in to app
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  • Unstable app performance

Requested features

7 requests
  • Search function to find specific topics
  • Offline access and ability to save reports
  • Author alerts and notifications
  • Filter and customization options for home page
  • Currency and economic forecasts via tables/charts
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  • Download options for reports in library
  • Advanced analytics and deeper content

AFM Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HSBC Research

No in-app purchases

None

AFM Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HSBC Research free?
HSBC Research is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AFM Mobile free?
AFM Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HSBC Research or AFM Mobile?
AFM Mobile is rated higher. HSBC Research averages 4.9 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while AFM Mobile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HSBC Research or AFM Mobile have ads?
Neither HSBC Research nor AFM Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HSBC Research or AFM Mobile?
HSBC Research ships an update every 2 months, and AFM Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, HSBC Research was updated on October 26, 2026 and AFM Mobile on October 30, 2026.

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