Comparison

My Medibank vs Housed

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

Head to head
About

My Medibank

This app helps health insurance members manage their policy, track claims, and access health rewards. It allows users to check cover details, extras limits, and find providers. Users can also connect health data to earn points and manage their accounts.

Highlights
  • Check cover details and limits
  • Track claims and approvals
  • Find Members' Choice providers
  • Connect Apple Health for rewards
  • Manage account details
  • Request tax documents
Features
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Better health means being better informed. Our refreshed app makes it easier to log in and check your cover details, keep on top of your extras limits and waiting periods, and find your nearest Members' Choice provider. You can also use the Medibank app to: • Make a claim and track its processing and approval. • Connect Apple Health to track your steps and earn Live Better points. • Find your nearest Medibank store. • Update your account details. • Request and download tax documents To use the updated App, you'll need to be a Medibank health insurance member. If you have Visitors Health Insurance, Working Visa Health Insurance or Overseas Student Health cover, you may not be able to use all the features.

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

My Medibank4 screens
Housed3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Housed at 100% against My Medibank's 42%. Housed also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). My Medibank's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). 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

My Medibank ships an update weekly, Housed every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
My Medibank versus Housed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy MedibankHoused
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (422 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings422 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB94 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMedibank Private LimitedHOUSED MACQUARIE PARK PTY LTD

Customer experience

My Medibank

All ratings419 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews623 reviews
Positive42.2%
Neutral10.9%
Negative46.9%

Housed

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

Bugs and requests

My Medibank

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Live Better section not loading on iOS 26
  • Inability to upload receipts or claim details
  • Constant log-outs and need to re-enter login
  • Incompatibility with older iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Ability to customize extras coverage
  • Seamless integration with Apple Health
  • Easier payment method updates

Housed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

My Medibank

No in-app purchases

None

Housed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Medibank free?
My Medibank is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Housed free?
Housed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Medibank or Housed have ads?
Neither My Medibank nor Housed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, My Medibank or Housed?
My Medibank ships an update weekly, and Housed every 6 weeks. Most recently, My Medibank was updated on November 10, 2026 and Housed on November 8, 2026.

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