Comparison

Kiwibank Mobile Banking vs Dosh

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

Head to head
About

Kiwibank Mobile Banking

Manage your finances on the go with this mobile banking app. View balances, transfer money, pay bills, and manage cards securely. Open new accounts, apply for credit cards, and track financial goals.

Highlights
  • View account balances and transaction history
  • Transfer money and pay bills
  • Manage payees and tax payments
  • Set up and manage cards
  • Open and manage accounts
  • Apply for credit cards
  • Secure login with biometrics
Features
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Welcome to your closest branch. Get it done online, no matter where you are, with the Kiwibank mobile app. This is banking at your fingertips. STAY ON TOP OF YOUR FINANCES • View account balances and search your transaction history • Set up Quick Balance and add widgets to your home screen to get your balances at a glance without having to login. • Pay your bills or transfer money to family, friends and others • Manage your payees • Pay tax directly to IRD • If you have a home loan with us, you can refix or switch to a variable rate when it's up for renewal • Set goals using Goal Tracker. • Do your business on the go. View, authorise or delete upcoming payments, including batch and multiple payments MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT • Change or reset your password • Update your KeepSafe questions • Update your contact and tax details • Send a message using SecureMail • Personalise your accounts with your favourite photos. MANAGE YOUR CARDS • Set up Apple Pay and pay with your phone anywhere contactless is accepted • Set or change a PIN on your cards • Block or unblock your cards • Replace your lost, stolen and damaged cards • Cancel your EFTPOS and debit cards APPLY OR OPEN • Open and manage your everyday or investments accounts • Apply for a credit card • Order an EFTPOS or Visa Debit Card • Join Kiwi Wealth KiwiSaver Scheme. SECURE BANKING • It’s safe, secure, and backed by our internet banking guarantee • Securely access your account with a PIN code or biometric with Touch ID and Face ID on supported devices or • Log in with your Internet Banking password • KeepSafe and two factor authentication provide an extra layer of security GET STARTED Our mobile app is free to download and easy to set up, you just need to be a Kiwibank customer. If you need more information about setting up or using our mobile app, you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions here - https://www.kiwibank.co.nz/contact-us/support-hub/mobile-app/common-questions/ Please let us know what you think about the Kiwibank Mobile Banking app under the Contact Us menu in the app.

About

Dosh

This app helps you manage your money by allowing you to spend, save, and borrow. Earn rewards on everyday purchases and home loans to get closer to your next phone upgrade. It offers competitive interest rates on savings and a digital-first approach to borrowing.

Highlights
  • Earn Phone Dollars on spending
  • Home loans with bonus rewards
  • Competitive savings interest rates
  • Digital loan application process
  • Track savings goals
  • Card spending notifications
Features
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Banking made freak’n easy* Dosh is the Kiwi app that helps you spend, save, and borrow money. Cause life is for living, not banking. *Dosh is not a registered bank. However, your funds are held at a NZ registered bank. EARN PHONE DOLLARS AND GET THE NEW PHONE YOU WANT, FASTER Spend with the One NZ dosh card and earn Phone Dollars on your everyday spend. Take out a home loan with dosh and get a Phone Dollars bonus towards your next phone upgrade. HOME LOANS THAT GIVE BACK Unlock freak’ n great interest rates on a home loan with dosh —powered by Westpac NZ. Whether you're switching your existing home loan or stepping into your new home, dosh makes the process easy and 100% digital. Plus, earn $1,700 Phone Dollars upon settlement so you can get the new phone you want, faster. Your access to hassle-free borrowing starts here. Apply for a home loan with dosh today. SPEND AND EARN PHONE DOLLARS Spend with the One NZ dosh card and earn 1% back Phone Dollars on your eligible everyday spend. Helping you get to your next interest-free phone faster. Pay with Apple Pay, Tap & Go in store or, shop online at any Visa enabled retailer. You’re in control. Set limits or lock your card any time. Plus get notified every time your One NZ dosh card is used. STRIVE TOWARDS YOUR SAVINGS GOALS Earn an epic interest rate on your savings while you grow your balance. Enjoy unlimited withdrawals with no fees or complicated rules. Set your savings goals and track your progress. Funds are held on trust with an AA- registered bank in New Zealand. Fine print You must be 13+ to use Dosh. See our T&Cs in the Privacy Policy. Visit Dosh.nz Dosh is a brand of MCA Investments Limited, a registered company in New Zealand (NZBN 9429048713511), and a registered financial services provider (FSP1000801). See terms and conditions at https://www.dosh.nz/terms-conditions. Dosh Home Loans are approved, issued and managed by Westpac New Zealand Limited (“Westpac”) and promoted by Dosh. Lending and eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. Dosh home loan reward offer has a minimum loan size of $300,000 and eligibility criteria and T&Cs apply. The Phone Dollars reward is provided exclusively by One NZ. Use Phone Dollars towards interest-free phones, with Pay Monthly plan & min $99 deposit. Max balance of $4,999 Phone Dollars. Eligibility criteria & terms apply, see one.nz/one-wallet

Screenshots

Kiwibank Mobile Banking4 screens
Dosh4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dosh at 3.7 against Kiwibank Mobile Banking's 3.1. Dosh also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 30%). Kiwibank Mobile Banking's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (18 vs 3). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dosh holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kiwibank Mobile Banking has 18 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Kiwibank Mobile Banking's written reviews are positive against 64% of Dosh's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiwibank Mobile Banking ships an update fortnightly, Dosh every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kiwibank Mobile Banking versus Dosh: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiwibank Mobile BankingDosh
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (18 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews63.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB116 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKiwibank LimitedMCA Investments Limited

Customer experience

Kiwibank Mobile Banking

All ratings18 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative58.9%

Dosh

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral8.1%
Negative28.4%

User reviews

Kiwibank Mobile Banking

From 18 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive app performance
  • 💳 Apple Pay support (recently added)
  • 🔒 Secure authentication with Face ID/Touch ID
  • 📱 Good basic banking functions

Room to improve

  • ⚠️ Forced iOS version requirements lock out older devices
  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • ⏱️ Slow login and loading times
  • 🔄 Endless update loops on incompatible devices
  • ❌ Poor customer support responsiveness

Dosh

From 3 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 💰 Great cashback rewards
  • 🏠 Excellent home loan service
  • 🚀 Fast and efficient processes
  • 💡 Innovative features like Strive and Stashes

Room to improve

  • 😞 Cashback capped
  • 😠 Partnership with One NZ disliked
  • ⏳ Slow bank transfers
  • 💳 Cannot reorder or get new cards easily
  • 📱 One NZ blocking app

Bugs and requests

Kiwibank Mobile Banking

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App requires iOS 16+ update, blocking users on iOS 15 and older
  • Infinite loop when updating app on incompatible devices
  • Payment failures requiring app reinstall
  • Balance not updating after transactions without logout/login
  • Unexpected error messages during payments and login
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  • App stuck in loading screen indefinitely
  • Face ID not working automatically (requires manual tap)
  • Widget not updating or showing loading screen permanently
  • Account lockout after 3 failed PIN attempts
  • Share button on transaction receipts crashes app
  • Login issues on mobile data (50% failure rate)
  • App crashes on startup for some users
  • Accounts not syncing across multiple devices
  • Cannot change debit card accounts (error message)
  • Display issues with account names and balances
  • KeepSafe questions not screen reader accessible

Requested features

16 requests
  • Real-time transaction notifications and alerts
  • Google Pay support
  • Transaction time stamps (not just processing time)
  • Favorites/frequent payees section
  • Export statements in PDF format
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  • Virtual card support
  • Budgeting and spending breakdown tools
  • Copy account number button
  • Search transactions by payee name
  • Larger widget font sizes
  • Transaction notifications for specific amounts or types
  • Smart watch/wearable device support
  • Improved widget functionality
  • Better pending transaction visibility
  • Direct Debit approval notifications
  • Privacy and security audit logs

Dosh

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App won't run on two devices
  • App turned black, causing eye strain
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Customer service support is lacking
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  • Can't get verified without NZ passport or driver's license
  • Requires driver's license for app use

Requested features

18 requests
  • Support for Apple Pay
  • Ability to reorder accounts
  • Monthly statements to download or email
  • Balance shown after each transaction
  • Username and password login option
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  • Authenticator app option for login
  • Website login option
  • Budgeting tools
  • Spending graphs
  • Bank card option for topping up
  • Paid plan for higher cashback limit
  • Faster bank transfers
  • Option to use for Afterpay payments
  • Personalize main account (name and color)
  • Pre-save bank accounts for easier deposit
  • Option to use overseas with clear fees
  • More inclusive verification options for immigrants
  • Fix voiceover issues

In-app purchases

None

Kiwibank Mobile Banking

No in-app purchases

None

Dosh

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kiwibank Mobile Banking free?
Kiwibank Mobile Banking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dosh free?
Dosh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kiwibank Mobile Banking or Dosh?
Dosh is rated higher. Kiwibank Mobile Banking averages 3.1 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Dosh averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Kiwibank Mobile Banking or Dosh have ads?
Neither Kiwibank Mobile Banking nor Dosh shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kiwibank Mobile Banking or Dosh?
Kiwibank Mobile Banking ships an update fortnightly, and Dosh every 6 weeks. Most recently, Kiwibank Mobile Banking was updated on November 1, 2026 and Dosh on November 3, 2026.

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