HMRC vs Mylo from Aegon
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. This free app allows you to check your tax code, claim refunds, and manage National Insurance details. It offers quick setup and paperless messaging options.
- Quick setup with biometric login
- Check tax code and pay
- Claim tax refunds
- Check State Pension details
- Make Self Assessment payments
- Manage Child Benefit
- Find National Insurance number
- Go paperless
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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
Mylo from Aegon
Manage your workplace pension with this tool, designed to simplify financial planning for life's major moments. Track your real-time balance, combine old pensions, and get expert support to feel confident about your financial future.
- Real-time balance tracking
- Combine old pensions
- Expert support
- Investment visibility
- Notifications
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Right now, Mylo is gradually being rolled out to existing Aegon customers. If you’ve had your invite, just hit download to get registered. Not yet? Hang tight, we’ll email you when it’s your turn. Why Mylo? Meet Mylo – Your trusty partner for life’s big money moments, starting with your pension. Whether you’re just starting out in your career, somewhere in-between, or planning for life after work, Mylo makes managing your workplace pension simple – so you can focus on what matters most. Backed by Aegon’s expertise and knowledge, Mylo is here to help you feel confident about taking control of your pension and planning ahead for the future. With Mylo, you can: • See your real-time balance at a glance – with your pension and ISA in one place • Find and combine old pensions into one easy-to-manage pot • Get expert support from real people – here to help with your pension questions • See exactly where your money’s invested • Get notifications that keep you in the know What’s next? This is just the beginning. We’re always working on new tools and features to help make managing your pension and planning for what’s next easier. Important information Capital at risk. Pensions are an investment, and as with all investments, they can go up or down, and you may get back less than what you put in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mylo from Aegon at 95% against HMRC's 49%. HMRC's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
HMRC ships an update monthly, Mylo from Aegon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HMRC | Mylo from Aegon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (609 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.7% of reviews | 95.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 609 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HMRC | AEGON UK CORPORATE SERVICES LTD |
Customer experience
HMRC
Mylo from Aegon
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
Mylo from Aegon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HMRC
No in-app purchases
Mylo from Aegon
No in-app purchases









