Macquarie Mobile Banking vs Hostplus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Macquarie Mobile Banking
Manage your finances on the go with this banking app. Track spending, set budgets, and receive real-time alerts for account activity. Securely authenticate transactions and manage both personal and business accounts.
- Set budgets and track spending
- Search transactions with natural language
- Real-time account activity alerts
- Secure transaction authentication
- Upload photos of receipts
- Manage personal and business accounts
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Experience beautiful banking, designed to give you clarity and control. Our award-winning digital banking experience¹ makes managing your money effortless. Save with no hoops, no catches with the Macquarie Savings Account. - Earn interest without the hassle of meeting monthly spend and save requirements. - To open a Macquarie Savings Account, you’ll first need to open a Macquarie Transaction Account. You can then open a savings account in seconds. Supported by Q, your AI agent. - Designed with you in mind, Q is here to make managing your money easier and more intuitive than ever. - Whether it’s answering a quick question or supporting you with a more detailed financial task, Q is ready to help you, 24/7. Secured with Macquarie Authenticator. - Download Macquarie Authenticator, our two-factor authentication app designed to help maximise your security. - Receive detailed alerts directly to your device so you have all the information you need to authorise activity on your account before it happens. Get instant access to your digital card with the Macquarie Transaction Account. - Add your debit card to your mobile wallet and pay on the go from the moment you open your account. A debit card that travels with you. - Travelling overseas? Keep your banking all in one place. Our debit card works around the world.² - Enjoy $0 international account fees on overseas purchases, both in-store and online.² Manage your home loan on the go. - See your loan repayment details, including your current interest rate and monthly repayments. - Open multiple offset accounts per eligible home loan account. Mobile banking for our Business Banking clients. - Add your Business Banking profile to seamlessly switch between personal and business accounts within the Macquarie Mobile Banking app. - View balances, make payments and approve tasks in bulk - on the go. Need help? Visit Macquarie Help Centre to learn more about how to use the Macquarie Mobile Banking app. Disclaimers This information is provided by Macquarie Bank Limited ABN 46 008 583 542 AFSL and Australian Credit Licence 237502 and doesn't take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs - consider if right for you. 1. Our digital banking experience is part of why we were awarded Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year 2023/2024/2025. 2. Wherever Mastercard is accepted. Others may charge overseas transaction fees.
Hostplus
Manage your superannuation and insurance on the go. Check your balance, track contributions, and access useful features securely. Designed for existing members, it offers a simple and intuitive experience.
- Check account balance
- Track contributions
- View insurance details
- Secure login (PIN, Touch ID, Face ID)
- Simple and easy to understand
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At Hostplus, we pride ourselves on being uncomplicated. We make sure everything we do is simple to understand and full of only useful things. Our app is no exception. Check your balance, track your contributions, view your insurance and more with the Hostplus app. Getting started - This app is for Hostplus super members. If you don’t have an account with us, you can join online at hostplus.com.au - To make sure you’re using the latest features, please make sure your automatic updates are switched on. Logging in - Login easily with a PIN, Touch ID, or Face ID for secure access to your information on the go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Hostplus at 4.9 against Macquarie Mobile Banking's 3.3. Hostplus also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 40%) and ratings volume (80 vs 17). Macquarie Mobile Banking's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Hostplus holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 80 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Macquarie Mobile Banking's written reviews are positive against 49% of Hostplus's.
Macquarie Mobile Banking ships an update every 2 weeks, Hostplus every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Macquarie Mobile Banking | Hostplus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (17 ratings) | 4.9 (80 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | 49.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 80 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 316 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Macquarie Bank Limited | HOSTPLUS Super |
Customer experience
Macquarie Mobile Banking
Hostplus
Bugs and requests
Macquarie Mobile Banking
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hostplus
Reported bugs
14 issues- App stuck on loading screen after PIN entry
- Login button unresponsive after recent updates
- Error 122: Minimum security requirements violation
- Unexpected error messages preventing app access
- Session timeout during password recovery
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- App forgets login details after updates
- Error 115: Cannot connect to ChoicePlus
- Blue screen with no content displayed
- Facial recognition reverting to PIN without reason
- App requires update but no update available
- Push notifications with test messages appearing
- Continue button not responding during login
- Extended maintenance periods (14+ hours)
- App crashes after new updates
Requested features
13 requests- Historical balance tracking by specific dates
- Financial year earnings breakdown (not just 12 months)
- Better graphs and detailed performance analysis
- Investment switching capability on app
- Two-factor authentication via authenticator app
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- More detailed asset allocation information
- Download statements functionality
- Advanced calculators and financial tools
- Swap function for investments
- Better iPad optimization and landscape mode
- Ability to view investment returns and drill-down analysis
- Performance reports accessible on app
- Larger margin options for trading orders
In-app purchases
Macquarie Mobile Banking
No in-app purchases
Hostplus
No in-app purchases
Questions
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