HMRC vs Quilter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HMRC
Manage your taxes, benefits, and savings securely and easily. Check your tax code, claim refunds, and track your State Pension. Access Self Assessment and Child Benefit information, and find your National Insurance number.
- Quick secure sign-in
- Check tax code and pay
- Claim tax refunds
- View State Pension details
- Self Assessment payments
- Manage Child Benefit
- Find National Insurance number
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Take control of your money and tax with the HMRC app It’s secure, free to download, and easy to use. Get on it, and join millions of people already saving time with the HMRC app. Key Features: - Quick setup: sign in using face recognition, fingerprint scan, or a six-digit PIN - Stay in control: check your tax code and see your pay before it even shows in your bank, so you know you're paying the right amount - Claim a tax refund: find out if you’re due any tax back from us and quickly claim a refund if you’re owed one - Check your State Pension: see how much State Pension you could get, when you can get it and how to increase it, if you can - Self Assessment: a safe and secure way to make Self Assessment payments and get information you'll need to file - Child Benefit support: claim, manage, and update your Child Benefit details - National Insurance: find and save your National Insurance number so you have it when you need it - Go paperless: opt to receive key messages from HMRC online Download the HMRC app today and stay on top of your money and taxes
Quilter
Manage your investments and financial documents digitally. View account valuations, track transactions, and update personal details. Perform simple actions like ISA top-ups and investment switches securely.
- Go paperless and view documents online
- View valuations and performance
- Check transaction status
- Update personal details
- Perform simple instructions (switches, top-ups)
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With the Quilter app, you can: • go paperless and view your documents online • view valuations and performance • check if a transaction has gone through, including money paid in and out • keep your personal details up to date (such as your email address and security information) • carry out simple instructions, such as switches, plus top up your ISA or Collective Investment Account. For customers already registered for Quilter’s online Customer Centre, you can use the same login details you use when accessing the online Customer Centre. We have designed our app using the latest security features to protect your investments and for your peace of mind. This app is for Quilter platform customers only. It is not currently available for Quilter Cheviot, Quilter Investors, Quilter Financial Planning, or Quilter Financial Advisers. The importance of financial advice: We always recommend you seek financial advice before making changes to your investments, for example, when adding or withdrawing money and when changing your investment choice. Your investment may fall or rise in value and you may not get back what you put in.
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Verdict
HMRC and Quilter both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Quilter's written reviews are positive against 48% of HMRC's. HMRC's advantage is ratings volume (600 vs 26). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for HMRC against 4.9 for Quilter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HMRC has 600 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of HMRC's written reviews are positive against 88% of Quilter's.
HMRC ships an update monthly, Quilter every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | HMRC | Quilter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (600 ratings) | 4.9 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | 87.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 600 — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HMRC | Quilter Business Services Limited |
Customer experience
HMRC
Quilter
User reviews
HMRC
From 600 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Straightforward payment process
- 💡 Useful information and updates
- 🔒 Secure authentication
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent login issues and app crashes
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI
- ⚠️ Lack of communication about tax changes
- 🕰️ Slow and unresponsive app
Quilter
From 26 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient access to investments
- 💡 Comprehensive information
- 🔒 Secure login options
- 🚀 Quick updates and performance tracking
Room to improve
- 🐛 Performance data accuracy issues
- ⚠️ Limited functionality compared to website
- ⚠️ Inconsistent data display across time periods
- ⚠️ Slow or unreliable when abroad
Bugs and requests
HMRC
Reported bugs
4 issues- Endless login loops and redirects
- App freezing and becoming unresponsive
- Inconsistent behavior after app updates
- Issues with Face ID and biometric authentication
Requested features
4 requests- Improved notification system for tax updates
- Ability to view and manage tax details in-app
- Better integration with banking apps for payments
- More user-friendly design and navigation
Quilter
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues with password/username entry
- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Valuation data not updating in real-time
Requested features
4 requests- Add iPad-optimized version
- Provide more detailed performance analytics
- Allow direct fund switching within the app
- Display initial investment amount and contribution history
In-app purchases
HMRC
No in-app purchases
Quilter
No in-app purchases









