Stake vs SubWise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stake
Invest in ASX and U.S. stocks, ETFs, and more with a Sydney-based platform. Access over 11,000 Wall Street stocks and 2,500+ Aussie stocks with features like fractional shares and extended trading hours. Offers SMSF administration and an income fund.
- Access to ASX and Wall Street stocks
- Fractional shares for U.S. investing
- Extended trading hours for U.S. market
- CHESS sponsorship for ASX shares
- SMSF administration services
- Income fund with target returns
- Paperless onboarding and tax reporting
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Stake is a Sydney-based investing platform that breaks barriers between ambition and financial progress. Join 1M+ customers and get seamless access to ASX & Wall St stocks, an income fund, SMSF admin and more. EFFORTLESS U.S. INVESTING + Access 11,000+ Wall St stocks and ETFs + Invest from as little as US$10 with fractional shares + Extended Hours brings you pre-market and after hours trading ASX WITH CONFIDENCE + Invest in 2,500+ Aussie stocks, ETFs, exchange-traded bonds and more + Enjoy the security of CHESS sponsorship – your HIN, your shares + A$3 brokerage on all trades up to A$30K SIMPLE TRADING EXPERIENCE + $3 brokerage on all trades up to $30K (figures in USD for Stake Wall St) + Jump between markets with a single tap + Fund instantly with convenient methods including Apple Pay and Google Pay + Performance chart to track your overall returns + Paperless onboarding and uncomplicated tax reporting STAKE ACCUMULATE + An income fund with a target return 1.5-2% p.a. above the RBA cash rate + Ability to reinvest earnings with the aim of compounding over time + Move your money in and out with no exit fees + Features that aim to make up for shortfalls if the target return isn’t met + Read the Product Disclosure Statement for details STAKE SUPER + Take control of your super investments with Australia’s most hassle-free SMSF admin + SMSF setup, administration, accounting, audits and more from only $990/year + Seamless integration with Stake’s award-winning investing platform + Invest your own super in shares, property, and more + Refer a friend and split a $400 reward when they successfully join Stake Super SECURITY FOCUS + Stake and its partners are regulated in Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. + Multi-factor authentication to help protect your account + Direct ownership of your ASX stocks via CHESS + Your U.S. shares are protected for up to US$500K under SIPC + Adherence to a strict privacy policy and commitment to data security STAKE REWARDS + Free U.S. stock when you open and fund your account + Refer friends to receive brokerage discounts and free stock + Bring A$1,000+ of ASX shares and get a year of $0 brokerage on Stake AUS + Transfer US$500 worth of U.S. stock to Stake Wall St and get a full $DBX share ADVANCED FEATURES WITH STAKE BLACK + View Analyst Ratings and Price Targets with Stake Black Wall St + Access Full Financials on U.S. stocks + Trade Wall St on unsettled funds with Instant Buying Power + See Market Depth and Course of Sales with Stake Black AUS + Memberships starting at A$12/month ***What the experts say: “Stake is a game changer.” — Motley Fool “Stake changed the investment scene.” — Canstar ***Over 12,000 5-star reviews: “The best place to invest in ASX and U.S. shares” — Mitchell R “Super simple, easiest set up, HIN and US tax forms all taken care of.” — Joe W “Stake’s platform is uncomplicated, so easy to navigate across markets and listings.” — Bruce S LEGAL At Stake, we’re focused on giving you a better investing experience, but we don’t take into account your personal objectives, circumstances or financial needs. When you invest, your capital is at risk. The value of investments can go down as well as up and you may receive back less than your original investment. All references and images are for demonstrative purposes only and is not a recommendation to invest in the securities listed. We recommend that you do your own research before making any investment decision. It may be appropriate to speak with a licensed financial adviser or seek appropriate taxation and legal advice. No representation or warranty is made as to the timeliness, reliability, accuracy or completeness of the material and Stake does not accept any responsibility arising from errors in, or omissions from, the data. Our full terms and conditions, privacy policy and disclaimers can be accessed on our website: https://hellostake.com/legal/terms-conditions
SubWise
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SubWise helps you take control of your subscriptions and recurring payments. TRACK EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE • Add subscriptions manually or scan PDF receipts to auto-detect them • Choose from 70+ popular services or add custom ones • Track monthly, yearly, weekly, or custom billing cycles • Support for multiple currencies NEVER MISS A RENEWAL • Get notified the day before a subscription renews • Calendar view shows all upcoming charges at a glance • See your total monthly and yearly spending FREE TRIAL MANAGEMENT • Mark subscriptions as free trials with end dates • Get reminded before trials expire so you can cancel in time • Clear visual indicators distinguish trials from paid subscriptions MANAGE & CANCEL EASILY • Direct links to manage or cancel each subscription on their website • Quick access to App Store subscription management • One tap to pause or deactivate tracking PRIVACY FIRST • No account required — ever • No cloud, no servers, no tracking • All your data stays on your device • PDF scanning happens entirely offline SubWise is the simple, private way to stay on top of your subscriptions. Download it today and stop paying for things you've forgotten about.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stake at none against SubWise's 1. SubWise's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SubWise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stake asks for nothing beyond the download.
Stake ships an update every 5 days, SubWise daily. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stake | SubWise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (70 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 70 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 203 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stake | paula deng |
Bugs and requests
Stake
Reported bugs
5 issues- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Issues with login and account verification
- Inconsistent order execution and pricing
- Discrepancies between app and actual market data
- Problems with deposit and withdrawal processing
Requested features
5 requests- Add stop-loss and take-profit order types
- Improve portfolio tracking and analytics
- Introduce dark mode and customization options
- Enhance news and research capabilities
- Allow joint/shared account ownership
SubWise
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stake
No in-app purchases
SubWise
- SubWise Pro$2.99









