Hostplus vs TapXpense
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
TapXpense
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TapXpense is the fastest way to see where your money goes. Log an expense in a single tap and let it organise everything for you. No sign-up. No bank logins. Use it as a guest and your expenses never leave your iPhone. Sign in with Apple or Google only if you want private cloud sync across your devices. ONE TAP TO LOG • Back Tap: double-tap the back of your iPhone to log instantly • Home Screen widget and Control Center button • Ask Siri, or use a Shortcuts or Apple Wallet automation • Or just type it, whatever's fastest for you SMART, AND ON YOUR IPHONE • Type "coffee 4.50" and it's read and sorted for you • Sorting runs on your iPhone: a built-in word list, plus Apple Intelligence where your iPhone supports it. What you type is never sent to an AI service • Understands everyday spending worldwide: US, UK, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and global brands SEE THE WHOLE PICTURE • Budgets, overall and per category, with a clear "budget remaining” • Money calendar: what you spent each day, and the bills and income coming up • Recurring subscriptions, with a reminder before you're charged • Recurring income, kept separate so it never muddies your spending • Insights that explain your month in plain language YOUR PERSONAL FINANCE REPORT • A clean monthly and yearly report with the numbers that matter • "Ask about your money": a private chat that answers from your real data, on your iPhone PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Start instantly as a guest: no account, and your expenses never leave your device • Works fully offline • No ads, no tracking, no selling your data • Lock the app with Face ID • Back up to your own iCloud Drive, optionally locked with a password • Export anytime as CSV or an encrypted backup • Optional Apple or Google sign-in adds private cloud sync across devices TAPXPENSE PRO (OPTIONAL) Everything above is free. Pro adds: more Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, receipt photos, savings goals, trip budgets, rules and hashtags, a Home screen laid out your way, export to an AI assistant, more looks and app icons, and unlimited subscriptions (2 are free). Pro is a yearly subscription with a 7-day free trial, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.tapxpense.com/privacy Light and dark mode. Custom categories. Multiple accounts. Make tracking money so easy you'll actually do it. Download TapXpense and log your first expense in seconds.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hostplus at none against TapXpense's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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. TapXpense sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Hostplus asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hostplus ships an update every 2 months, TapXpense every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hostplus | TapXpense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (98 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 98 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HOSTPLUS Super | Abu Monsur Md Moheuddin Kadery |
Bugs and requests
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
TapXpense
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hostplus
No in-app purchases
TapXpense
- TapXpense Pro, yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
- TapXpense Pro, lifetime$9.99
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