Comparison

Beem vs Dosh

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

Head to head
About

Beem

Manage your money, split bills, and earn rewards all in one secure digital wallet. Pay, request, and transfer funds easily with contacts, and store loyalty and gift cards. Offers cashback and integrated BPAY for bill payments.

Highlights
  • Send and request money
  • Split bills with contacts
  • Earn cashback rewards
  • Store loyalty cards
  • Integrated BPAY for bills
  • Send digital gift cards
Features
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A digital wallet that does more than store. With Beem you can pay, request, transfer and split money – plus earn rewards and keep your loyalty and gift cards – all in one place. It’s easy, secure and free to download. ---------------- One wallet. Many possibilities. Say goodbye to the bulky, chuck in your bag retro wallet, and say hello to a shiny, new, all-in-one app that does more than store cards. Pay people. Not accounts. We facilitate payments, but we’re not a bank. Beem syncs up to your contacts, so you flick it over, divvy it up or call it in with anyone in your network. No bank details needed. Split the bill. Not friendships. Track and split expenses between mates without any chasing or awkward convos. You can even create multiple groups for friends, family or workmates. Just enter the amount, we calculate who-owes-what, and everyone settles up. Quick, easy, and all in the app. Get cashback. When you spend. Unlock more value with online and in-store offers via Beem Rewards. Shop in-person with your linked cards or online via the app and watch your savings grow. BPAY® on Beem. Easy as. Master your bills in moments. With BPAY built-in, you know where your money is going and when it’s going to land. Maximise loyalty. Store in one place. Time to declutter all the plastic, punch cards and apps. Beem digitalises all your loyalty cards together in one place. Less risk. More reward. Do you know what present everyone really loves? Choice. Buy and send a personalised gift card from your wallet to theirs. ---------------- The fine print Digital Wallet Pty Ltd ABN 93 624 272 475 (Digital Wallet) AFSL 515270 is the issuer and provider of the Beem facility. Before downloading the app, please consider the Product Disclosure Statement and Terms and Conditions, available at beem.com.au. References to 'Beem' or 'Beem It' are used interchangeably. Any financial product advice, incidental or expressly, provided by Digital Wallet is general advice only. This advice has been prepared without considering your objectives, financial situation or needs, you should, before acting on it, consider if Beem is appropriate for your circumstances. To make or receive a payment through Beem, a valid Visa or Mastercard debit card attached to an Australian bank account is required. T&Cs apply. Beem Rewards and Beembucks have no monetary value. Any value assigned and any redemption is at the sole discretion of Digital Wallet. You have no entitlement to Beem Rewards and Beembucks until Digital Wallet has notified you that Beem Rewards have a value, you have accumulated more than AUD$10 in Beembucks notified value and you have requested redemption. Please read the PDS and T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Beem Rewards T&Cs.

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

Beem4 screens
Dosh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Beem at 4.7 against Dosh's 3.7. Beem also leads on ratings volume (152 vs 3). Dosh's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Beem holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beem has 152 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of Beem's written reviews are positive against 64% of Dosh's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Beem ships an update every 2 months, Dosh every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Beem versus Dosh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBeemDosh
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (152 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews57.6% of reviews63.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings152 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB116 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBeem ItMCA Investments Limited

Customer experience

Beem

All ratings152 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive57.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative32.9%

Dosh

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

User reviews

Beem

From 152 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and easy payments
  • 💳 Convenient for splitting bills and expenses
  • 🤝 Great for friend groups and co-living
  • 💰 No bank fees for transfers
  • 🤖 Simple and intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Overly strict verification process
  • 🔄 Repeated security checks for payments
  • 💳 Issues with adding and verifying cards
  • 🤔 Unclear expense splitting calculations

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

Beem

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App not loading or freezing after updates
  • Payments not showing up or getting lost
  • Inability to remove or change linked cards
  • Account verification issues and lockouts
  • Loyalty card feature not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add search function to find past transactions
  • Allow admins to close payment groups
  • Integrate receipt/bill upload for expenses
  • Provide option to change payment split ratios
  • Add support for international users and cards

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

Beem

No in-app purchases

None

Dosh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Beem free?
Beem 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, Beem or Dosh?
Beem is rated higher. Beem averages 4.7 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while Dosh averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Beem or Dosh have ads?
Neither Beem nor Dosh shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Beem or Dosh?
Beem ships an update every 2 months, and Dosh every 6 weeks. Most recently, Beem was updated on September 28, 2026 and Dosh on September 18, 2026.

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