myGov vs IR Mobile Access
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
IR Mobile Access
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Access secure doors with encrypted credentials stored on your phone.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: myGov at monthly against IR Mobile Access's every 5 months. 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.
myGov ships an update monthly, IR Mobile Access every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myGov | IR Mobile Access |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Services Australia | Inner Range Pty. Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
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
IR Mobile Access
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
myGov
No in-app purchases
IR Mobile Access
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is myGov free?
Is IR Mobile Access free?
Do myGov or IR Mobile Access have ads?
Which is updated more often, myGov or IR Mobile Access?
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