Comparison

Netwealth vs HSBC Australia

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

Head to head
About

Netwealth

This app allows investors and financial advisers to manage their superannuation and investment accounts on the go. Track portfolios, analyze performance with charts, view transactions, and access account details securely. It's designed for mobile phones and requires a Netwealth account.

Highlights
  • View portfolio performance
  • Consolidated wealth analysis
  • Track individual asset performance
  • Monitor account transactions
  • Secure access with biometrics
  • Client account overview for advisers
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With Netwealth's mobile app investors and advisers can access Netwealth's super and investment accounts on the go and in one place. FOR INVESTORS Keep track of your super and investments from anywhere. You can view your portfolio, its performance, and more from the app: - Access all your Netwealth Wealth Accelerator and Super Accelerator accounts, portfolio changes and individual assets on the go - Analyse your wealth through consolidated views and advanced sort and filter functionality - Track overall performance and get portfolio insights, such as portfolio movement and top holdings with stunning charts - Monitor individual asset performance, including daily price information and historical unit prices - Check your available cash balance - View pending and historical account transactions in detail - Personalise your experience with colour themes - Secure and easy access with PIN, Face ID and/or Touch ID Note: To use the Netwealth app, you must have a Netwealth Super Accelerator or Wealth Accelerator account. THIS APP IS NOT DESIGNED FOR NETWEALTH'S SHARETRADING ACCOUNT HOLDERS. Not an account holder? Find out more at www.netwealth.com.au. FOR ADVISERS Upgrade your customer service with access to all your Netwealth client accounts from anywhere: - Easily search and find client accounts on the go - Get a visual overview of all your client's Netwealth accounts and portfolio performance with a suite of stunning charts - Review client account balances, recent transactions and asset allocation across all their Netwealth accounts - View pending and historical account transactions in detail - Personalise your experience with colour themes - Secure and easy access with 4-digit PIN, Face ID and/or Touch ID Note: To use the Netwealth app, you must be a registered adviser of Netwealth. Not a registered adviser? Find out more at www.netwealth.com.au. Important: 1. Internet connection is required to use Netwealth app. Normal data charges apply. 2. Netwealth app is designed for mobile phones and is not intended for use on tablets. 3. iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc. 4. By downloading and using Netwealth app, you agree to the Terms and Conditions outlined at https://www.netwealth.com.au/web/terms-and-conditions/. 5. For more information on mobile security, visit https://www.netwealth.com.au/web/security-statement/. 6. Netwealth app is maintained by Netwealth Investments Limited (ABN 85 090 569 109, AFS Licence No. 230975).

About

HSBC Australia

Manage your Australian banking needs with a secure and user-friendly mobile app. Perform transactions, manage credit cards, and access global account summaries. Open new accounts and trade on international markets.

Highlights
  • Open new accounts
  • Manage credit cards
  • Pay bills
  • Lock/unlock cards
  • Set spend limits
  • Global account view
  • Trade international shares
Features
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Enjoy faster banking with a simple and seamless design that leaves you more time to explore your world. Take a closer look today: - This brand new app has been made specifically for Australian banking needs. - Built with enhanced security, log on with convenience using Face ID, Touch ID or a Digital Secure Key. - Products and services – You can make Domestic & International payments with your mobile device. - Credit Card functions - You can pay bills, lock/unlock cards, set spend limits & configure other personalised controls - Set up notifications and avoid late fees. - Update your personal details on the go through the app. - Travelling or have overseas accounts? You can use and download the app wherever you are in the world. Easily manage your HSBC Australia accounts, and view account summaries of your international accounts with our global view functionality. Please note, if you would like to access or manage your international account, please use the specific country’s app (if available), or select the relevant country through the old HSBC app. Whether you’re new to online banking or an existing user, getting started is easy. - New online banking users can download and register through the HSBC Australia Mobile Banking App. - Existing users can use their existing details. If you have your Digital Secure Key activated, your security settings will automatically transfer across to the new app. Ready to make the move? Download the new HSBC Australia Mobile Banking App now. * Important note: This App is provided by HSBC Bank Australia. Please do not download this App if you are not an existing customer of HSBC Australia. HSBC Bank Australia Limited ABN 48 006 434 162 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 232595

Screenshots

Netwealth4 screens
HSBC Australia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HSBC Australia at 44% against Netwealth's 12%. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Netwealth ships an update every 5 weeks, HSBC Australia monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Netwealth versus HSBC Australia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNetwealthHSBC Australia
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (795 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.2% of reviews43.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—795 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB595 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetwealth Investments LimitedHSBC Global Services (UK) Limited

Customer experience

Netwealth

Written reviews49 reviews
Positive12.2%
Neutral8.2%
Negative79.6%

HSBC Australia

All ratings791 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews298 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral10.4%
Negative46.0%

Bugs and requests

Netwealth

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HSBC Australia

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during use
  • Unable to access app while overseas
  • Repeated verification requests
  • Inconsistent account syncing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add PayID support
  • Improve transaction search
  • Provide real-time balance updates
  • Enable account customization
  • Introduce push notifications

In-app purchases

None

Netwealth

No in-app purchases

None

HSBC Australia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Netwealth free?
Netwealth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HSBC Australia free?
HSBC Australia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Netwealth or HSBC Australia have ads?
Neither Netwealth nor HSBC Australia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Netwealth or HSBC Australia?
Netwealth ships an update every 5 weeks, and HSBC Australia monthly. Most recently, Netwealth was updated on October 29, 2026 and HSBC Australia on October 31, 2026.

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