Comparison

Up vs Dosh

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

Head to head
About

Up

This app simplifies personal finance management, offering tools for budgeting, saving, and managing money with friends. It provides features for international travel and offers quick support from real people.

Highlights
  • Budget control
  • Savings goals
  • Bill splitting
  • International travel tools
  • In-app support
  • Group finances
Features
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Simplify Money, Amplify Life. Up is designed to make money easy for everyone. Open an account in minutes and join over 1,000,000 Australians experiencing the financial control of Up. * Put your budget on cruise control. Say goodbye to nasty surprises, know where every buck goes and how much you can spend. * Map out Savers for the things you want and need. Up has the tools to make filling them up a breeze. The only winner in this game is you. * Money with mates just got easy. Slice bills and request cash from your mates (we'll handle the reminders). Send money with a chat and a gif. Ready to go multiplayer? Fight finances in co-op mode with 2Up. * We've got your back no matter where you're at. Up is your best companion for overseas travel, equipped with tools that allow you to speak the language of money no matter where you are in the world. * Get fast support from real humans, 18 hours a day, 7 days a week. Message our locally-based crew in-app via the Talk to Us tab. Get set up in minutes and experience firsthand why life's better on The Upside. T&Cs @ up.com.au/terms. International money transfers performed by Wise. Up is a brand of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, ABN 11 068 049 178, AFSL and Australian Credit Licence 237879. Any advice provided is of a general nature only and does not take into account your personal needs, objectives and financial circumstances. You should consider whether it is appropriate for your situation. Registered address: The Bendigo Centre, Bath Lane, Bendigo, Vic, 3550.

About

Dosh

Manage your money with this app that simplifies spending, saving, and borrowing. Earn rewards on everyday purchases and home loans to get closer to your next phone upgrade. Set savings goals and earn competitive interest rates.

Highlights
  • Earn Phone Dollars on spending
  • Home loans with Phone Dollar bonus
  • Digital home loan application
  • Earn interest on savings
  • Set and track savings goals
  • Card spending notifications
Features
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Banking made freak’n easy* Dosh is the Kiwi app that helps you spend, save, and borrow money. Cause life is for living, not banking. *Dosh is not a registered bank. However, your funds are held at a NZ registered bank. EARN PHONE DOLLARS AND GET THE NEW PHONE YOU WANT, FASTER Spend with the One NZ dosh card and earn Phone Dollars on your everyday spend. Take out a home loan with dosh and get a Phone Dollars bonus towards your next phone upgrade. HOME LOANS THAT GIVE BACK Unlock freak’ n great interest rates on a home loan with dosh —powered by Westpac NZ. Whether you're switching your existing home loan or stepping into your new home, dosh makes the process easy and 100% digital. Plus, earn $1,700 Phone Dollars upon settlement so you can get the new phone you want, faster. Your access to hassle-free borrowing starts here. Apply for a home loan with dosh today. SPEND AND EARN PHONE DOLLARS Spend with the One NZ dosh card and earn 1% back Phone Dollars on your eligible everyday spend. Helping you get to your next interest-free phone faster. Pay with Apple Pay, Tap & Go in store or, shop online at any Visa enabled retailer. You’re in control. Set limits or lock your card any time. Plus get notified every time your One NZ dosh card is used. STRIVE TOWARDS YOUR SAVINGS GOALS Earn an epic interest rate on your savings while you grow your balance. Enjoy unlimited withdrawals with no fees or complicated rules. Set your savings goals and track your progress. Funds are held on trust with an AA- registered bank in New Zealand. Fine print You must be 13+ to use Dosh. See our T&Cs in the Privacy Policy. Visit Dosh.nz Dosh is a brand of MCA Investments Limited, a registered company in New Zealand (NZBN 9429048713511), and a registered financial services provider (FSP1000801). See terms and conditions at https://www.dosh.nz/terms-conditions. Dosh Home Loans are approved, issued and managed by Westpac New Zealand Limited (“Westpac”) and promoted by Dosh. Lending and eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. Dosh home loan reward offer has a minimum loan size of $300,000 and eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply. The Phone Dollars reward is provided exclusively by One NZ. Use Phone Dollars towards interest-free phones, with Pay Monthly plan & min $99 deposit. Max balance of $4,999 Phone Dollars. Eligibility criteria & terms apply, see one.nz/one-wallet

Screenshots

Up4 screens
Dosh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Up at 4.7 against Dosh's 3.7. Up also leads on ratings volume (189 vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Dosh's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Up holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Up has 189 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Up's written reviews are positive against 64% of Dosh's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Up ships an update fortnightly, Dosh every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Up versus Dosh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpDosh
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (189 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews — better63.5% of reviews
Number of ratings189 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size496 MB116 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUp MoneyMCA Investments Limited

Customer experience

Up

All ratings189 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews674 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative26.0%

Dosh

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative28.4%

User reviews

Up

From 189 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy and intuitive to use
  • 💡 Helpful budgeting and saving features
  • 👍 Seamless overseas transactions
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive app
  • 👍 Excellent customer service

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Account closure issues
  • 🔒 Security and verification problems
  • 👎 Declining interest rates
  • 👎 Overly restrictive policies
  • 👎 Inconsistent and unreliable service

Dosh

From 3 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 💰 Great cashback rewards
  • 🏠 Excellent home loan service
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient processes
  • 💡 Innovative features like Strive and Stashes

Room to improve

  • 😞 Cashback capped
  • 😠 Partnership with One NZ disliked
  • ⏳ Slow bank transfers
  • 💳 Cannot reorder or get new cards easily
  • 📱 One NZ blocking app

Bugs and requests

Up

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Issues with payment processing and transaction tracking
  • Problems with account verification and access
  • Inconsistent behavior with Face ID/biometrics

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to deposit cash
  • Integration with other budgeting/investing apps
  • More customization options for savers and accounts
  • Improved iPad app experience
  • Dark mode for the app

Dosh

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App won't run on two devices
  • App turned black, causing eye strain
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Customer service support is lacking
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  • Can't get verified without NZ passport or driver's license
  • Requires driver's license for app use

Requested features

18 requests
  • Support for Apple Pay
  • Ability to reorder accounts
  • Monthly statements to download or email
  • Balance shown after each transaction
  • Username and password login option
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  • Authenticator app option for login
  • Website login option
  • Budgeting tools
  • Spending graphs
  • Bank card option for topping up
  • Paid plan for higher cashback limit
  • Faster bank transfers
  • Option to use for Afterpay payments
  • Personalize main account (name and color)
  • Pre-save bank accounts for easier deposit
  • Option to use overseas with clear fees
  • More inclusive verification options for immigrants
  • Fix voiceover issues

In-app purchases

None

Up

No in-app purchases

None

Dosh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Up free?
Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dosh free?
Dosh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Up or Dosh?
Up is rated higher. Up averages 4.7 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while Dosh averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Up or Dosh have ads?
Neither Up nor Dosh shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Up or Dosh?
Up ships an update fortnightly, and Dosh every 6 weeks. Most recently, Up was updated on September 23, 2026 and Dosh on September 18, 2026.

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