Medibank OSHC vs Housed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Medibank OSHC
Manage your health cover on the go with this app. Submit claims, access mental health support, and speak to a registered nurse 24/7. Find nearby direct billing providers and access your digital membership card.
- Submit medical claims
- Access mental health support
- 24/7 nurse support line
- Find direct billing providers
- GPS provider tracker
- Digital membership card
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The Medibank OSHC app brings the convenience of managing your health cover to your smartphone, as well as: - Make claims on most medical services anytime, anywhere - Access mental health support and counselling services like 1800Respect and Beyond Blue - Speak to a registered nurse via the 24/7 Student Health and Support Line - Save time with directions to your nearest direct billing doctor, provider or hospital - Use the GPS tracker to show nearby providers who we have an arrangement with - Access your digital membership card
Housed
Easily plan and book fitness classes and sessions around your schedule. Manage your memberships, update your profile, and track workout progress. Receive important gym notifications and view your booking history.
- View real-time class timetables
- Book and manage sessions
- Update personal profile
- Receive gym notifications
- Track workout progress
- Manage memberships
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Now it's easier than ever to plan your sessions alongside your schedule. Book classes & sessions on the go, keep your profile up to date and manage your memberships all within the app. View Class Timetable: Easily view your gym's full timetable in real time. You can see who's running the class, whether the class is full and quickly secure your spot with the push of a button. Manage Your Bookings: Schedule a session or book into a Class. You can check in on future bookings and make any changes as needed. Update your Profile: Keep your contact information up to date and choose your own profile photo. Notifications: Receive push notifications from your gym to alert you of upcoming bookings and other club events. View a full history of these communications in app so you never forget an important message. Workout & Measurements: View your workout regime and conveniently track the progression towards your body goals.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Housed at 100% against Medibank OSHC's 9%. Housed also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Medibank OSHC ships an update every 5 months, Housed every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Medibank OSHC | Housed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Medibank Private Limited | HOUSED MACQUARIE PARK PTY LTD |
Customer experience
Medibank OSHC
Housed
In-app purchases
Medibank OSHC
No in-app purchases
Housed
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Medibank OSHC free?
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Do Medibank OSHC or Housed have ads?
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