BankHound vs Root by Sudo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BankHound
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Find nearby banks and ATMs fast with BankHound. Whether you need cash fast or want to find a nearby bank branch, BankHound helps you locate nearby options in just a few taps. Use your current location, apply filters, explore results on the map, and quickly choose the best option based on distance, route, or availability. Features: • Find nearby banks and ATMs • Search using your current location • Filter results to match your needs • See places directly on the map • Check nearby options in seconds • Open directions and navigate with ease • Find open options around you faster Fast, simple, and useful when you need cash or a bank nearby. Open BankHound and find the right option around you.
Root by Sudo
Manage your finances with a virtual payment card. Track spending, get real-time transaction insights, and create custom payment cards for better financial control.
- Create and manage payment cards
- Track spending
- Real-time transaction insights
- Customizable payment cards
- Financial control
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Root is a payment service that allows you to create and manage payment cards, track your spending, and receive real-time transaction insights on all of your purchases.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Root by Sudo at none against BankHound's 1. Root by Sudo also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 58 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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. BankHound sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Root by Sudo asks for nothing beyond the download.
BankHound ships an update every 58 months, Root by Sudo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and July 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BankHound | Root by Sudo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.2 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 37.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 58 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alan Poggetti | Sudo Africa, Inc. |
In-app purchases
BankHound
- Disable Ads$1.99
Root by Sudo
No in-app purchases
