Comparison

Hostplus vs My Gift Cards

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Check account balance
  • Track contributions
  • View insurance details
  • Secure login (PIN, Touch ID, Face ID)
  • Simple and easy to understand
Features
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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.

About

My Gift Cards

Features
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My Gift Cards — Balance Tracker Never lose track of a gift card again. My Gift Cards is the simplest way to keep all your gift cards in one place. Add any card in seconds, track your remaining balance, and always know exactly what you have to spend — before you get to the checkout. Everything stays on your device. Your card numbers, PINs, and balances are stored locally and protected by the iOS Keychain. Nothing is uploaded to any server. Your data is yours. What you can do: Add gift cards from any retailer Track your balance and see how much you've spent Attach a photo of the front and back of each card Mark cards as used when they're done Export a backup and restore it any time Whether you've got a handful of cards from the holidays or a growing collection from years of gifts, My Gift Cards keeps everything organised and ready when you need it. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hostplus4 screens
My Gift Cards3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hostplus at none against My Gift Cards's 3. My Gift Cards's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. My Gift Cards sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Hostplus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hostplus ships an update every 2 months, My Gift Cards every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hostplus versus My Gift Cards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHostplusMy Gift Cards
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (95 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings95 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHOSTPLUS SuperRitesh Garg

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

My Gift Cards

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hostplus

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

My Gift Cards

Subscriptions2
  • My Gift Cards Pro$0.991 Month
  • My Gift Cards Pro$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • My Gift Cards Pro — Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Hostplus free?
Hostplus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is My Gift Cards free?
My Gift Cards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hostplus or My Gift Cards have ads?
Neither Hostplus nor My Gift Cards shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hostplus or My Gift Cards?
Hostplus ships an update every 2 months, and My Gift Cards every 5 days. Most recently, Hostplus was updated on November 3, 2026 and My Gift Cards on October 26, 2026.

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