Comparison

Kiwibank Mobile Banking vs FixOrFloat

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

FixOrFloat

Features
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The Mortgage Decision Engine for Australian Investors. Stop guessing. FixOrFloat quantifies the opportunity cost of your Australian mortgage structure in seconds. Most calculators sell loans; this one optimizes them. KEY FEATURES: Offset Shield: Visualise the true cash value of your offset account vs. a fixed rate. Break Analysis: Instantly calculate if breaking your contract yields a net profit, factoring in estimated ERA costs. Loyalty Alert: Quantify the "Lazy Penalty" you pay compared to market-leading rates. Rate Modelling: Stress-test your position against future RBA rate shifts. PRIVACY FIRST 100% on-device processing. We never store your loan balance, rates, or offset details. DISCLAIMER: General calculation scenarios only. Not financial advice or an offer of credit. Consult a qualified broker before refinancing.

Screenshots

Kiwibank Mobile Banking4 screens
FixOrFloat3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FixOrFloat at 13.0 against Kiwibank Mobile Banking's 16.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Kiwibank Mobile Banking versus FixOrFloat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiwibank Mobile BankingFixOrFloat
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size258 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKiwibank LimitedDAOx

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

FixOrFloat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Kiwibank Mobile Banking

No in-app purchases

None

FixOrFloat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kiwibank Mobile Banking free?
Kiwibank Mobile Banking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FixOrFloat free?
FixOrFloat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kiwibank Mobile Banking or FixOrFloat have ads?
Neither Kiwibank Mobile Banking nor FixOrFloat shows ads.

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