Comparison

Addepar vs BNY Pershing Access

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

Head to head
About

Addepar

Access the latest portfolio data for net worth, performance, and asset allocation. Clients and advisors can explore holdings by asset class and review significant transactions for a clearer financial overview.

Highlights
  • Real-time portfolio data
  • Net worth tracking
  • Performance analysis
  • Asset allocation overview
  • Major transaction review
  • Client and advisor access
Features
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Addepar provides the most recent portfolio data to advisors and their clients. Users can see net worth, performance, and asset allocation. Dive deep into the portfolio by asset class and view major transactions. Interested in Addepar, but not sure if your financial advisor uses it? Ask about Addepar in your next meeting, and get ready for a clearer financial picture at every level.

About

BNY Pershing Access

Access your investment accounts securely on the go. View statements, balances, holdings, and account activity. Deposit checks, pay bills, and access market research.

Highlights
  • View account statements and tax documents
  • Access balances and portfolio holdings
  • Monitor account activity and cash flow
  • Mobile check deposit
  • Bill payment via Bill Suite™
  • Market quotes and research access
  • Secure password reset
Features
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Get on-the-go access to your accounts held in custody at BNY | Pershing. You may see our name on statements and trade confirmations. We work behind the scenes on behalf of your advisor so they can focus on providing you with advice. Advisor Solutions, which is the brokerage services business of Pershing Advisor Solutions LLC and/or the bank custody solutions business of BNY, N.A., provides operational, technology and client-related support. Its affiliate Pershing LLC (Pershing) provides clearing, brokerage custody and other related services and BNY, N.A. provides bank custody. And we are all committed to the safekeeping, servicing and reporting of assets for investors like you. Our mobile solutions let you securely: • View account statements, trade confirmations and tax statements • Get instant access to balances, portfolio holdings, account activity, projected cash flow, tax information, and more • View a comprehensive account summary at a glance—right from the home screen • Pay bills via single sign-on to Bill Suite™ • Securely reset passwords • Access quotes and news from leading sources, plus research on thousands of stocks, options and mutual funds • Deposit checks into eligible investment accounts at Pershing with our mobile check deposit service Pershing LLC (member FINRA, NYSE, SIPC) Pershing Advisor Solutions LLC (member FINRA, SIPC) and BNY, N.A. (member FDIC) are subsidiaries on The Bank of New York Corporation.

Screenshots

Addepar4 screens
BNY Pershing Access4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Addepar at 3.9 against BNY Pershing Access's 1.7. Addepar also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (15% vs 7%). On price, ratings volume, 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

Addepar holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 69 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Addepar's written reviews are positive against 7% of BNY Pershing Access's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Addepar ships an update fortnightly, BNY Pershing Access every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Addepar versus BNY Pershing Access: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAddeparBNY Pershing Access
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (60 ratings) — better1.7 (69 ratings)
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews — better6.8% of reviews
Number of ratings6069 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperADDEPAR, INC.The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation

Customer experience

Addepar

All ratings60 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative26.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral15.4%
Negative69.2%

BNY Pershing Access

All ratings69 ratings
Positive11.6%
Neutral7.2%
Negative81.2%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive6.8%
Neutral6.8%
Negative86.4%

In-app purchases

None

Addepar

No in-app purchases

None

BNY Pershing Access

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Addepar free?
Addepar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BNY Pershing Access free?
BNY Pershing Access is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Addepar or BNY Pershing Access?
Addepar is rated higher. Addepar averages 3.9 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while BNY Pershing Access averages 1.7 from 69 ratings.
Do Addepar or BNY Pershing Access have ads?
Neither Addepar nor BNY Pershing Access shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Addepar or BNY Pershing Access?
Addepar ships an update fortnightly, and BNY Pershing Access every 3 months. Most recently, Addepar was updated on October 13, 2026 and BNY Pershing Access on October 21, 2026.

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