My Telstra vs myGov
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.
myGov
Access Australian government services securely on your mobile device. Manage your inbox messages, access services quickly, and store digital cards and certificates in a digital wallet. Simplifies interactions with government agencies.
- Secure mobile sign-in
- Manage inbox messages
- Quick service access
- Digital wallet for cards and certificates
- Easy government interaction
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Official Australian Government myGov app to use myGov on your mobile. The myGov app makes dealing with government simple and easy. You can use this app to: • securely sign in to myGov on your mobile with a myGov app PIN, Touch ID or Face ID • easily view and manage your myGov Inbox messages • quickly access your services • store some government digital cards and certificates in the digital wallet. You need a myGov account to set up the app. If you don’t have an account, create one on the myGov site, go to my.gov.au To find out more go to my.gov.au/app myGov is not the same as myID (formerly myGovID). myID is the Australian Government’s Digital Identity app. For more information about myID go to myid.gov.au
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: My Telstra at 4.3 against myGov's 2.5. My Telstra also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 19) and review sentiment (20% vs 6%). myGov's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.
My Telstra holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Telstra has 1.3K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of My Telstra's written reviews are positive against 6% of myGov's.
My Telstra ships an update every 3 weeks, myGov monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Telstra | myGov |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.3K ratings) — better | 2.5 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 19.9% of reviews — better | 6.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 308 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Telstra Corporation Ltd | Services Australia |
Customer experience
My Telstra
myGov
User reviews
My Telstra
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick recharge
- 💡 Convenient account management
- 🔒 Secure payment options
- 👍 Excellent customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 💸 Expensive data plans
- 🔌 Unreliable network coverage
- 🤖 Poor chatbot/AI support
myGov
From 19 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure login options
- 👍 Convenient access to government services
- 👍 Wallet integration for cards
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and access information
- ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times
- 🔒 Overly complex authentication process
- 🤔 Confusing user interface
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
myGov
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to log in or access services
- Inbox messages not loading or disappearing
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Inability to submit job applications or evidence
- Incorrect information displayed in app
Requested features
5 requests- Improve app stability and reliability
- Simplify login and authentication process
- Enhance user interface and navigation
- Add ability to print or download documents
- Improve integration with other government apps
In-app purchases
My Telstra
No in-app purchases
myGov
No in-app purchases
