CareSuper vs Hostplus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CareSuper
Manage your superannuation fund on the go. Check your balance, update investment options, view statements, and update personal details. Join or set up online access easily.
- Check super balance
- Change investment options
- View member statements
- Update personal details
- View insurance cover
- Nominate beneficiaries
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Keeping on top of your super has never been easier. When you're on the go, you can easily: • check your super balance • view and change your investment options • check your member statements • read letters we’ve sent you • update your details • view your insurance cover • provide your tax file number • nominate your beneficiaries • and more! To use this app you must be a CareSuper member registered for Member Online. To set up online access simply click the 'Set up online access' button in the app and follow the prompts. Not a member yet? Simply click the 'Join now' button in the app. Please consider the PDS and TMD at caresuper.com.au before joining. If you need help, call us on 1800 005 166. CareSuper Pty Ltd (Trustee) ABN 14 008 650 628 AFSL 238718 CareSuper (Fund) ABN 74 559 365 913
Hostplus
Manage your superannuation and insurance on the go. Check your balance, track contributions, and access useful features securely. Designed for existing members, it offers a simple and intuitive experience.
- Check account balance
- Track contributions
- View insurance details
- Secure login (PIN, Touch ID, Face ID)
- Simple and easy to understand
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At Hostplus, we pride ourselves on being uncomplicated. We make sure everything we do is simple to understand and full of only useful things. Our app is no exception. Check your balance, track your contributions, view your insurance and more with the Hostplus app. Getting started - This app is for Hostplus super members. If you don’t have an account with us, you can join online at hostplus.com.au - To make sure you’re using the latest features, please make sure your automatic updates are switched on. Logging in - Login easily with a PIN, Touch ID, or Face ID for secure access to your information on the go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hostplus at 4.9 against CareSuper's 4.3. Hostplus also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 35%) and ratings volume (80 vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hostplus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hostplus has 80 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of CareSuper's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hostplus's.
CareSuper ships an update every 3 months, Hostplus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CareSuper | Hostplus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) | 4.9 (80 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.0% of reviews | 50.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 80 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CARE Super Pty Ltd | HOSTPLUS Super |
Customer experience
CareSuper
Hostplus
User reviews
CareSuper
From 6 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful customer service
- 💰 Effective money management
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow app performance and updates
- 🔒 Security and login issues
- 📱 Compatibility problems with newer devices
Hostplus
From 80 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate interface
- 📱 Clean, modern, and intuitive design
- ⚡ Quick access to balance and account information
- 📊 Helpful graphs and visual balance tracking
- 🔔 Real-time balance update notifications
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and errors
- ⏱️ Slow loading times and laggy performance
- 🔄 Frequent maintenance windows and downtime
- ❌ Login failures and authentication issues
- 📉 Real-time balance updates degraded to 1-2 days
Bugs and requests
CareSuper
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen freezes
- App unavailable or unresponsive
- Withdrawal and rollover issues
Requested features
3 requests- Detailed investment portfolio tracking
- Improved app stability and reliability
- Better customer communication and support
Hostplus
Reported bugs
14 issues- App stuck on loading screen after PIN entry
- Login button unresponsive after recent updates
- Error 122: Minimum security requirements violation
- Unexpected error messages preventing app access
- Session timeout during password recovery
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- App forgets login details after updates
- Error 115: Cannot connect to ChoicePlus
- Blue screen with no content displayed
- Facial recognition reverting to PIN without reason
- App requires update but no update available
- Push notifications with test messages appearing
- Continue button not responding during login
- Extended maintenance periods (14+ hours)
- App crashes after new updates
Requested features
13 requests- Historical balance tracking by specific dates
- Financial year earnings breakdown (not just 12 months)
- Better graphs and detailed performance analysis
- Investment switching capability on app
- Two-factor authentication via authenticator app
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- More detailed asset allocation information
- Download statements functionality
- Advanced calculators and financial tools
- Swap function for investments
- Better iPad optimization and landscape mode
- Ability to view investment returns and drill-down analysis
- Performance reports accessible on app
- Larger margin options for trading orders
In-app purchases
CareSuper
No in-app purchases
Hostplus
No in-app purchases
Questions
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