Comparison

myGov vs Desky

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Secure mobile sign-in
  • Manage inbox messages
  • Quick service access
  • Digital wallet for cards and certificates
  • Easy government interaction
Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth desk pairing
  • Save favorite sit/stand positions
  • Stand up reminders
  • Display statistics
  • Automatic position switching
Features
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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

Screenshots

myGov4 screens
Desky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: myGov at 2.3 against Desky's 1.0. myGov also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

myGov holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myGov has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of myGov's written reviews are positive against 0% of Desky's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

myGov ships an update monthly, Desky every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
myGov versus Desky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyGovDesky
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (18 ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews6.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperServices AustraliaDesky Pty Ltd

Customer experience

myGov

All ratings18 ratings
Positive27.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative61.1%
Written reviews797 reviews
Positive6.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative90.5%

Desky

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Desky

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

myGov

No in-app purchases

None

Desky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myGov free?
myGov is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Desky free?
Desky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, myGov or Desky?
myGov is rated higher. myGov averages 2.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Desky averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do myGov or Desky have ads?
Neither myGov nor Desky shows ads.
Which is updated more often, myGov or Desky?
myGov ships an update monthly, and Desky every 2 months. Most recently, myGov was updated on October 26, 2026 and Desky on October 15, 2026.

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