My Telstra vs Desky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My Telstra
Manage your Telstra services, track orders, and get support. The app allows you to update personal details, make payments, recharge your service, and check internet speed. It also offers exclusive rewards and access to the latest tech.
- Message support
- Manage account details
- Track payments
- Recharge service
- Check internet speed
- Access Telstra Plus offers
- Shop devices and accessories
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Tracking your order? Making a payment? Getting help? It’s quicker in the app. Get in touch • Just send us a message and you’ll be notified when we reply. Manage your account • Update personal details, track payments, manage your services and more. Recharge your service • Track your usage, turn on auto recharge, and get in control of your plan. Check your internet speed • Monitor outages, restart your modem and check your internet speed. Telstra Plus • Access exclusive offers and get rewarded just by making your payments on time. Shop the latest • From devices to accessories, shop the latest tech at your fingertips. Troubleshooting that actually works • With 98% of queries resolved in-app, you’re just a few taps away from getting on with your day.
Desky
This app controls your standing desk via Bluetooth, allowing you to adjust height, save favorite positions, and set reminders to stand. Track your standing time and improve your work habits.
- Bluetooth desk pairing
- Save favorite sit/stand positions
- Stand up reminders
- Display statistics
- Automatic position switching
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A standing desk timer that interacts with your new Desky Desk! Simply plug in your bluetooth adapter and connect to open up a set of features to enhance your productivity and help you work better! Pairing via Bluetooth® wireless technology allows you to adjust your Desky desk up/down and set your favourite position. The Desky® Standing Desk Control & Timer App works with Desky Dual, Triple, Quad, & L-Shaped frame systems with a Desky Bluetooth® Adaptor. Features: - Easy pairing of desk and mobile device through Bluetooth® wireless technology - Set favourite sit and stand positions - Set your own goal and stand up reminders to reduce sedentary behaviour - Display your statistics - Automatic switch to favourite positions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: My Telstra at 4.3 against Desky's 1.0. My Telstra also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 2) and review sentiment (21% vs 0%). Desky's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
My Telstra holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Telstra has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of My Telstra's written reviews are positive against 0% of Desky's.
My Telstra ships an update every 3 weeks, Desky every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Telstra | Desky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 310 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Telstra Corporation Ltd | Desky Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
My Telstra
Desky
Bugs and requests
My Telstra
Reported bugs
5 issues- Payment issues and failed recharges
- Inaccurate data usage reporting
- Login and account management problems
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Outdated information and broken links
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to view detailed billing history
- Option to manage multiple accounts in one place
- Improved data usage tracking and alerts
- Seamless integration with other Telstra services
- More self-service options to avoid long wait times
Desky
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
My Telstra
No in-app purchases
Desky
No in-app purchases
