Up vs Wex Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Up
This app simplifies personal finance with budgeting tools, savings goals, and easy bill splitting. It offers seamless overseas transactions and fast, human customer support. Manage your money effectively and achieve your financial goals with this intuitive platform.
- Budgeting tools
- Savings goals
- Bill splitting
- Overseas travel features
- Human customer support
- Money management with friends
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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.
Wex Mobile
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The Wex Mobile app enables you to quickly, easily and securely utilise Wex Mastercards and add to your wallet on your Apple devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Up at fortnightly against Wex Mobile's every 5 weeks. 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.
Up ships an update fortnightly, Wex Mobile every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Up | Wex Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (194 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 194 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 483 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Up Money | Vault Payment Solutions Group Pty Ltd |
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
Wex Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Up
No in-app purchases
Wex Mobile
No in-app purchases
