Comparison

Medibank OSHC vs Housed

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Submit medical claims
  • Access mental health support
  • 24/7 nurse support line
  • Find direct billing providers
  • GPS provider tracker
  • Digital membership card
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • View real-time class timetables
  • Book and manage sessions
  • Update personal profile
  • Receive gym notifications
  • Track workout progress
  • Manage memberships
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Medibank OSHC4 screens
Housed3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Medibank OSHC versus Housed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedibank OSHCHoused
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMedibank Private LimitedHOUSED MACQUARIE PARK PTY LTD

Customer experience

Medibank OSHC

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive8.9%
Neutral6.7%
Negative84.4%

Housed

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Medibank OSHC

No in-app purchases

None

Housed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Medibank OSHC free?
Medibank OSHC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Housed free?
Housed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Medibank OSHC or Housed have ads?
Neither Medibank OSHC nor Housed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Medibank OSHC or Housed?
Medibank OSHC ships an update every 5 months, and Housed every 6 weeks. Most recently, Medibank OSHC was updated on October 29, 2026 and Housed on October 30, 2026.

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