Comparison

Aware Super vs HESTA

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

Head to head
About

Aware Super

Manage your superannuation and pension accounts on the go. Securely log in to check balances, view transactions, update details, and plan for retirement. Access investment options and income details for specific member types.

Highlights
  • Secure login with Touch ID/Face ID
  • Check super balance and transactions
  • View insurance cover
  • Make extra contributions
  • Switch investment options
  • Update contact and communication preferences
  • Create a retirement plan
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The award winning* Aware Super mobile App is the easiest way for you to check in with your super and Pension - anytime, anywhere. Use the app to: • Set up Touch ID or Face ID for quick secure login • Check your latest super balance • See recent contributions and transactions • Check your insurance cover • Make extra contributions • Check and Switch investment options • Update your contact details • View your latest activities and correspondence • Update your communications preferences • View and action your Advice documents • View and approve adviser initiated transactions • Create a personalised retirement plan If you’re a Retirement Income or Retirement Transition member, you can also: • See your last payment date and next scheduled payment date • View your income details If you’re a former StatePlus member you can also: • View, track and update your Investment Fund accounts • Review your investment allocations • Make deposits and setup payments • Access your joint accounts To use this app, you must be an Aware Super member and be registered for online access. To register visit aware.com.au/register For any queries or feedback about the app, please call our Member Support Team on 1300 650 873 (8.00 am – 7.00pm Monday to Friday AEST/AEDT) or email us at mobile.feedback@aware.com.au To view our privacy policy, visit aware.com.au/privacy *The Aware Super app was awarded Bronze Stevie Award at the 2022 International Business Awards. For information on our awards and ratings, visit aware.com.au/awards

About

HESTA

Manage your superannuation account securely and conveniently from your mobile device. Access your balance, track investments, update details, and view transaction history anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • View account balance
  • Track investment returns
  • Update contact details
  • View contributions
  • Access fund details
  • Make after-tax contributions
  • Download statements
Features
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Stay on top of your super and face the future with confidence with the HESTA App. The HESTA App gives you fast and secure access to your super account from your pocket, 24/7. Your app dashboard lets you see your balance, investment returns and recent transactions. You can also: • update your contact details • view your most recent contributions • see your investment options • view our fund details to provide to your employer • get your BPAY® details to make after-tax super contributions into your account • view your recent and upcoming income stream payments (Income Stream members only) • download your statements. You can also log in to your online account directly from the app to access all account features. ®Registered to BPAY Pty Ltd ABN 69 079 137 518. How to get started • You must already be a HESTA member and be registered for online access before you can access the HESTA App. • If you're already a member but not registered for online access, please visit https://my.hesta.com.au/registration • If you're already a HESTA member and registered for online account access, simply log in to your account from the HESTA App. You’ll be able to set up a PIN, Face ID and Touch ID the next time you log in. • If you joined HESTA online, you’re already registered for online access and can log in to the app. Not a HESTA member? Anyone can join our top-performing super fund* at: https://my.hesta.com.au/join *SuperRatings 10 Year Platinum Performance 2014-2024 (MySuper). Issued by H.E.S.T. Australia Ltd ABN 66 006 818 695 AFSL No. 235249, the Trustee of HESTA ABN 64 971 749 321.

Screenshots

Aware Super4 screens
HESTA4 screens

Verdict

The call

Aware Super and HESTA are too close to call on the numbers: across 8 compared parameters — price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Aware Super ships an update every 2 months, HESTA monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Aware Super versus HESTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAware SuperHESTA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (72 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews — better45.0% of reviews
Number of ratings72 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAware Super Pty LtdHESTA

Customer experience

Aware Super

All ratings72 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral9.9%
Negative37.4%

HESTA

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Aware Super

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Password reset continue button non-functional
  • App constantly forgets login credentials
  • App hangs on loading screen
  • Face ID not working despite being enabled
  • Cannot paste passwords into login field
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  • App crashes on startup
  • Inbox inaccessible on iPad
  • Session timeout during active use
  • Cannot view correspondence notifications
  • App fails to load after updates
  • Oops error messages preventing login
  • Touch ID and password authentication conflicts
  • App not recognizing active user engagement
  • Dashboard monthly balance feature removed
  • Verification timeout issues during registration

Requested features

17 requests
  • Enable Face ID/biometric login on iPad
  • Remember login details on device
  • Show individual dollar values for investment options
  • Add performance comparison graphs for different investment options
  • Display term deposits in app breakdown
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  • Add PIN login option
  • Show daily balance changes
  • Open banking integration (Yodlee connection)
  • Monthly balance tracking on dashboard
  • Retirement projection calculator
  • Alerts for percentage/value changes
  • View documents and correspondence in app
  • Allow password pasting from password managers
  • Multi-user account switching
  • Overall balance view across all accounts
  • Contribution type summaries and contribution caps information
  • Scheduled appointment visibility with financial managers

HESTA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Aware Super

No in-app purchases

None

HESTA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aware Super free?
Aware Super is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HESTA free?
HESTA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aware Super or HESTA have ads?
Neither Aware Super nor HESTA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aware Super or HESTA?
Aware Super ships an update every 2 months, and HESTA monthly. Most recently, Aware Super was updated on September 21, 2026 and HESTA on September 22, 2026.

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