HSBC Research vs AIF Platform
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
AIF Platform
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AIF Platform is a comprehensive research and comparison platform for Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), designed to help investors discover, compare, and evaluate investment opportunities with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AIF Platform at every 2 weeks against HSBC Research's every 2 months. 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.
HSBC Research ships an update every 2 months, AIF Platform every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HSBC Research | AIF Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HSBC Bank plc | Planify |
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
AIF Platform
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HSBC Research
No in-app purchases
AIF Platform
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HSBC Research free?
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Do HSBC Research or AIF Platform have ads?
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