ARA Vault vs Mist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ARA Vault
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Manage your entire financial world from your pocket by connecting with your financial professionals, setting goals, creating budgets and storing all of your important documents - all in one secure spot. The ARA Vault gives you the ability to: - Sync assets and liabilities so you can quickly and easily manage your financial position. - Set financial goals, create budgets, manage your cashflow and track your success. - Securely store important documents - incl. Wills, Powers of Attorney and insurance policies. - Give 'guest' access to trusted family members, Executors and financial professionals. To find out more about the ARA Vault visit www.araconsultants.com.au. (App will use location background mode, which may dramatically decrease battery life)
Mist
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Mist is a comprehensive mobile app designed to empower international students as they “Move, Settle & Live” in their new country. With Mist, you can easily manage essential aspects of your student life, including International payments, SIM plans, International Student Identity Cards (ISIC), and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Stay connected with a reliable SIM plan tailored to your needs. Choose from a variety of options and get your SIM card delivered to your home before departure. With Mist, you can enjoy immediate access to communication and data services, keeping you connected with friends, family, and your new community. Make International payments. Easily pay your university or school fees and tuition with Mist powered by one of India’s leading online payment providers. Overseas Health Cover (OSHC). Get peace of mind while in Australia and get comprehensive health insurance for you and any family members accompanying you. Choose from a range of options from Australia’s leading health funds to make sure you get the best cover for you so you can focus on your new life in Australia stress-free. With its user-friendly interface and secure features, Mist simplifies the administrative tasks involved in studying abroad, allowing you to focus on what truly matters – your education and personal growth. Join the Mist community and experience the convenience and empowerment of managing your finances, SIM plans, identity cards, and health cover all in one place.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mist at every 3 weeks against ARA Vault's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
ARA Vault ships an update every 2 months, Mist every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ARA Vault | Mist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ARA CONSULTANTS LTD | Mist Financial Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
ARA Vault
No in-app purchases
Mist
No in-app purchases









