Comparison

iA Mobile vs IG Wealth

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iA Mobile

Manage your group insurance benefits and monitor your retirement savings and investments. Submit claims, track reimbursements, check drug coverage, and view investment performance. Access your financial information anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Submit insurance claims securely
  • Track claims and reimbursements
  • Check prescription drug coverage
  • Monitor retirement savings and investments
  • View investment performance
  • Make voluntary contributions
  • Use smartphone as insurance card
Features
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iA Mobile makes it easy for you focus on your goals by always having your information at your fingertips! Take advantage of your group insurance benefits and monitor your retirement savings and investments at iA Financial Group. With iA Mobile, you can: GROUP INSURANCE - Submit your claims securely - Send photos of your receipts, if required - Track your claims - Use your health spending account to reimburse the unpaid portion of a claim - Check the eligibility of healthcare providers - Check your prescription drug coverage - Estimate the amount you will be reimbursed for your prescription drugs - Find pharmacies that offer the prescription drug you are looking for and compare prices* - Use your smartphone as a group insurance card - Obtain proof of travel insurance** - Produce the list of expenses for your income tax return The functionalities in iA Mobile vary based on the plan chosen by your employer. ** WebRx users outside Quebec can view the price of the medication they are searching for in each pharmacy found. In Quebec, WebRx does not provide prices per pharmacy; instead it provides an average provincial price for each drug being searched. ** Obtain proof of travel insurance if your group insurance plan covers emergency medical care received outside of Canada GROUP SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT - See how much you have saved to date - Track your progress toward your retirement goal - See the return on your investments - Make voluntary contributions to your group RRSP, group TFSA or VRSP - See your transaction history - Make sure that your investment asset mix still matches your investor profile - Designate or change your beneficiaries INDIVIDUAL SAVINGS AND RETIREMENT - View your investment balance - See your personal rates of return for each contract - Consult your electronic documents You must be registered for My Client Space to take full advantage of iA Mobile. To learn more about iA Mobile, go to ia.ca/iamobile.

About

IG Wealth

Securely access your IG Wealth Management accounts from your mobile device. View your financial plan, portfolio snapshot, account statements, and recent transactions. Receive paperless statements and important updates anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Account access
  • Financial plan viewing
  • Portfolio snapshot
  • Transaction history
  • Account statements
  • Paperless statements
Features
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This app is intended for use by clients of IG Wealth Management (Canada). Easy and secure access to your IG Wealth Management accounts from your mobile device or tablet — anywhere and at any time. • Access to your IG Living Plan™ and assessment, as well as financial recommendations from your consultant • Secure and convenient access to your IG accounts • An immediate, up-to-date snapshot of your portfolio, including the most recent transactions • A detailed breakdown of your asset mix (including fixed income, equities, cash equivalents, etc.) • Account statements, transactions and tax documents going back seven years • Up-to date details of each account, including its current market value, rate of return, holdings contained within it and recent activity • Paperless statements and notifications when new statements are ready • Important updates about your accounts and statements The IG Wealth app is free to download. If you haven’t registered for Online Access yet, you can register through the app in three easy steps. You will need the client, loan or policy number that appears on your statements. Online Access and Mobile App Support: onlineaccess@ig.ca 1-877-796-3788 (M-F 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT) Investment Questions? For questions regarding investments, tax planning, insurance and estate planning, please contact your IG Wealth Management Consultant. Mortgage Questions? For any questions regarding mortgages, please contact your Mortgage Planning Specialist. If you need assistance immediately and your IG Wealth Management Consultant can't be reached, please call our Mortgage Contact Centre: 1-800-328-6488 (M-F, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT).

Screenshots

iA Mobile4 screens
IG Wealth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iA Mobile at 4.7 against IG Wealth's 3.1. iA Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (34% vs 12%). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iA Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 260 and 204 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of iA Mobile's written reviews are positive against 12% of IG Wealth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iA Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, IG Wealth every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iA Mobile versus IG Wealth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriA MobileIG Wealth
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (260 ratings) — better3.1 (204 ratings)
Positive reviews33.6% of reviews — better11.9% of reviews
Number of ratings260 — better204
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size263 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIndustrielle Alliance, Assurance et services financiers inc.Investors Group Inc

Customer experience

iA Mobile

All ratings260 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews128 reviews
Positive33.6%
Neutral11.7%
Negative54.7%

IG Wealth

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive11.9%
Neutral7.5%
Negative80.6%

User reviews

iA Mobile

From 260 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy and intuitive navigation
  • 🚀 Fast access to information
  • 💼 Consolidated account view across products
  • 📊 Good investment performance reporting
  • 🎯 Simple claim submission process

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • 🔓 Persistent login and authentication issues
  • ⏱️ Slow performance compared to competitors
  • 📱 Limited mobile app functionality vs desktop
  • 🔄 Constant forced updates blocking access

IG Wealth

From 204 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 App works fine for some users
  • 👍 Provides essential information
  • 👍 Can check investments daily
  • 👍 App is available

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Login issues (password, Face ID, Touch ID)
  • 🐛 Documents not loading or closing immediately
  • 🐛 Tutorial pop-up blocking interaction
  • 🐛 Poor performance on mobile devices (phone, iPad)

Bugs and requests

iA Mobile

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes on login attempts
  • Authentication fails despite correct credentials
  • Face recognition not working reliably
  • Password not saving when selected
  • App closes unexpectedly after authentication
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  • Language defaults to French after updates
  • Saved credentials disappear after updates
  • Claims cannot be submitted through app
  • PDF forms cannot be downloaded on mobile
  • Direct deposit information requires constant re-entry
  • App shows services unavailable frequently
  • Investment data not updating after market close
  • Claim submission requires notifications enabled
  • App becomes non-functional after recent updates
  • Deposit information upload takes 2-5 days to process
  • Documents not displaying completely
  • Slow app performance during peak times

Requested features

16 requests
  • iPad/tablet version with landscape mode support
  • Unit price and share quantity details for investments
  • Coverage balance tracking (physio, massage, etc.)
  • Auto/home insurance integration
  • Life insurance product visibility
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  • Investment performance charts and projections
  • Password save functionality
  • Apple Wallet card support
  • Direct withdrawal options
  • Multi-account Face ID support
  • Real-time unit share price updates
  • PDF download capability within app
  • Automatic payment method saving
  • Detailed transaction history
  • Investment comparison tools
  • Better tax document information

IG Wealth

Reported bugs

47 issues
  • App closes or crashes when opening documents (statements, tax documents)
  • Tutorial pop-up blocks interaction
  • Message pops up on login, greys out overview, and cannot be closed or scrolled
  • App closes when trying to view online statements after changing iPhone
  • App rejects password and disables Face ID, then repeats after reset
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  • Latest iOS version wiped out FaceID
  • Year-to-date earnings not updated
  • Money moved around not reflected in accounts
  • FaceID login does not work, password field not configured for Apple passwords
  • App glitchy and doesn't load properly
  • App won't show or download documents, brief flash then returns to main page
  • App locks after viewing two accounts and cannot refresh
  • Documents closed just after opening
  • Impossible to see documents on iPad or iPhone
  • App opens and closes immediately after selecting a document
  • App flashed documents on screen only to erase almost immediately
  • App doesn't remember user for 30 days
  • Face ID login option removed
  • App locks up and shows nothing after surfing through accounts
  • Rate of return stats not current
  • Hard to read transaction details
  • Constantly having to complete dual factor authentication
  • Touch and facial login no longer works after latest update
  • Two-step feature is garbage
  • Facial recognition removed and not added back
  • Two-factor authentication texts back to the same device
  • Drop-down fields coming up empty
  • Last update locked user out for days
  • Face ID has not worked since last update
  • Biometric recognition used to work and now it's broken
  • App doesn't load 40% of the time
  • App is clunky and needs overhauling
  • App instable and poorly made
  • Does not require double identification
  • App not always loading
  • Sometimes only in English
  • App freezes frequently and doesn't allow access to credentials page
  • Last update shows double the money
  • Bad design and bad visual layout
  • Takes up to 2 minutes to connect and view data
  • Download new version, can't access app, just blue screen
  • App doesn't remember username
  • App barely works, painfully slow, navigation issues
  • App doesn't open after last iPhone update
  • App doesn't display full screen on iPads
  • Generates Error 500: java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space on iPhone
  • Error on startup: « Error 500: java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space »

Requested features

9 requests
  • More up-to-date information and graphs
  • Ability to make fonts larger and easier to read
  • Zoom functionality on iPad
  • Charting function for investment performance
  • Dark mode option
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  • Improved accessibility options
  • Face ID/Touch ID login option
  • Remember username feature
  • French version of the app

In-app purchases

None

iA Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

IG Wealth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iA Mobile free?
iA Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IG Wealth free?
IG Wealth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iA Mobile or IG Wealth?
iA Mobile is rated higher. iA Mobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 260 ratings, while IG Wealth averages 3.1 from 204 ratings.
Do iA Mobile or IG Wealth have ads?
Neither iA Mobile nor IG Wealth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iA Mobile or IG Wealth?
iA Mobile ships an update every 2 weeks, and IG Wealth every 2 months. Most recently, iA Mobile was updated on October 20, 2026 and IG Wealth on October 19, 2026.

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