Comparison

ANZ Digital Key vs Smarty Bucks

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

Head to head
About

ANZ Digital Key

Securely log in and approve transactions for specific ANZ digital channels using biometric authentication or a PIN. This free app offers a faster and more convenient way to manage your banking securely.

Highlights
  • Biometric login (Face ID, Fingerprint ID)
  • PIN authentication
  • Secure transaction approval
  • Faster banking access
  • Enhanced channel security
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At ANZ we’re committed to helping you bank simply, safely, securely and conveniently. ANZ Digital Key (ADK) allows you to log on and perform approval activities via Face ID, Fingerprint ID or a PIN in certain ANZ Digital Channels. It enhances the channel security capabilities, providing a free, faster and more convenient method for customers to securely transact with ANZ. For customers completing ANZ's identity verification (eKYC) process, ANZ Digital Key may be used to securely read the microchip in supported ePassports using your phone's NFC (Near-Field Communication) capability. ADK is applicable to specific ANZ customers and ANZ Digital Channels. Please note: 1. To use this app: a) Your ANZ Digital Services User ID must be authorised to use ADK. b) Your device must be running iOS 16.4 or later. 2. It is advisable to have protective software, such as antivirus, installed on your device for security purposes. 3. ADK may require access to the following device resources: a) Camera - For scanning QR codes and enabling Face ID. b) Biometrics - For Fingerprint ID or Face ID. c) Notifications - To receive push notifications. d) NFC - To securely read the microchip in supported ePassports when completing ANZ's identity verification (eKYC) process. For further information about staying safe when banking online, visit http://www.anz.com/onlinesecurity. For further information about ANZ Digital Key, please contact your ANZ representative. Customer service contact details can also be found at http://anz.com/servicecentres. ANZ Digital Key is provided by Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited ABN 11 005 357 522 ("ANZBGL"). iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc.

About

Smarty Bucks

This app helps families manage allowances, chores, and spending. Parents can set up recurring allowances, assign chores with optional payments, and approve spending requests. Kids can track their balances, complete chores, and save towards goals.

Highlights
  • Allowance management
  • Chore assignment and tracking
  • Spending request approval
  • Savings goal setting
  • Family dashboard
  • Transaction history
  • Data export
Features
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Smart money for smart families! Smarty Bucks helps parents and children manage allowances, chores, savings, and spending in one place - so kids learn real-world money habits while you stay in control. FOR PARENTS • Set up recurring allowances on schedules that work for your family • Assign chores with due dates, priorities and optional payments • Review chore completions and approve or extend deadlines • Approve or decline spending requests before money goes out • Add rewards for great behaviour and fines when rules are broken • Record cash or card spending so balances match real life • See every child at a glance on your family dashboard • Invite a second parent to share the same family account • Get push alerts for chores, spending and activity that needs attention • Receive weekly summary reports you can open anytime in the app • Export payment and chore history to CSV for your records FOR KIDS • Can be managed in Parents account, or set up their own (email required) • See their balance and recent activity clearly • Complete chores and track what’s due • Request spending and learn to plan purchases • Save toward goals and watch progress grow • Understand where their money goes with transaction history BUILT FOR REAL FAMILIES Smarty Bucks is designed for everyday use: practical tools, clear balances and workflows that mirror how families actually handle pocket money - not a toy bank app. Parents manage the household. Kids get age-appropriate visibility into their money. Everyone stays aligned. Settings include family preferences, notifications, security and privacy controls plus data export when you need it. Developed by Apps by Dad - software that is useful, honest and respectful of your time and data. Questions or feedback? admin@appsbydad.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://appsbydad.com/apps/smarty-bucks/terms-of-service.html Privacy Policy: https://appsbydad.com/apps/smarty-bucks/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

ANZ Digital Key4 screens
Smarty Bucks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smarty Bucks at 100% against ANZ Digital Key's 25%. Smarty Bucks also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 months). ANZ Digital Key's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.5). On price, ads, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Smarty Bucks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ANZ Digital Key asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ANZ Digital Key ships an update every 5 months, Smarty Bucks every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ANZ Digital Key versus Smarty Bucks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterANZ Digital KeySmarty Bucks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperANZ Banking Group LimitedGREGORY MARC PEEVER

Customer experience

ANZ Digital Key

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Smarty Bucks

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ANZ Digital Key

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Smarty Bucks

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$22.991 Year

Questions

Is ANZ Digital Key free?
ANZ Digital Key is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smarty Bucks free?
Smarty Bucks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ANZ Digital Key or Smarty Bucks have ads?
Neither ANZ Digital Key nor Smarty Bucks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ANZ Digital Key or Smarty Bucks?
ANZ Digital Key ships an update every 5 months, and Smarty Bucks every 6 days. Most recently, ANZ Digital Key was updated on October 15, 2026 and Smarty Bucks on October 24, 2026.

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