Comparison

NBF Direct App vs Setld.

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

Head to head
About

NBF Direct App

Manage your finances on the go with this mobile banking solution. Easily check balances, pay bills, transfer funds securely, and manage your cards and beneficiaries. Features include password-less access and loan deferment requests.

Highlights
  • Enhanced dashboard for account overview
  • Password-less biometric login
  • Secure funds transfers (domestic & international)
  • Utility bill payments
  • Credit card management and spending tracking
  • Beneficiary management
  • Loan deferment requests
Features
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Welcome to the upgraded NBF Direct App, from National Bank of Fujairah your ultimate mobile banking solution! With enhanced features and improved functionality, managing your finances has never been easier. Check balances, pay bills, transfer funds, and more—all from the convenience of your smartphone. Here's what's new: • Enhanced Dashboard: Get a quick snapshot of your accounts, transactions, and notifications. • Improved User Interface: Enjoy a sleek, intuitive design for effortless navigation. • Password-less Access: Log in and make transfers using your device's biometrics. • Funds Transfers: Transfer money securely within your accounts, to other NBF accounts, or even internationally. • Utility Bill Payments: Pay your bills with just a few taps—no more late fees! • Cards Management: Manage your credit cards, track spending, and access various card services. • Beneficiary Management: Add and manage beneficiaries effortlessly for quick fund transfers. • Schedule Transfers: Set up automated transfers for added convenience. • Loan Deferment: Request postponement of loan repayments directly from the app. • IBAN Letter Generation: Generate IBAN letters on the go. Upgrade now and experience banking at your fingertips! Terms and conditions apply.

About

Setld.

Features
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Setld is the easiest way to pay friends, split bills, and order at your favourite spots, all in one app, built for South Africa. Whether you're settling up after dinner, sending a mate their half of the Uber, or skipping the queue at your local coffee shop, Setld keeps your money moving and your friendships drama-free. PAY FRIENDS INSTANTLY • Send and request money in a simple chat, it settles the moment you tap. • No more "I'll EFT you later." Pay your share on the spot. • See exactly who owes who, and clear a debt in one tap. SPLIT ANY BILL, FAIRLY • Scan a bill and tap the items you actually had. • Everyone pays only their share, no awkward maths, no one short. • Add a tip at checkout, your way. SCAN. ORDER. SKIP THE QUEUE. • Scan the QR at your table or the counter to see the menu. • Order and pay from your phone, takeaway is paid up front, sit-down runs as a tab you split at the end. • Invite friends to the table so everyone orders onto one bill. A WALLET THAT KEEPS UP • Top up securely by card, powered by Yoco. • Watch your balance update in real time across every screen. • Withdraw to your bank whenever you like. BUILT AROUND YOUR FRIENDS • Group chats for trips, housemates and regular crews. • Keep a running tab with the people you see most. • Activity feed so nothing slips through the cracks. Setld is made for the way South Africans actually go out, split, pay, order and settle, without the spreadsheet. Download Setld and never chase a friend for money again.

Screenshots

NBF Direct App4 screens
Setld.4 screens

Verdict

The call

NBF Direct App and Setld. are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NBF Direct App versus Setld.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNBF Direct AppSetld.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (141 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings141 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size278 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational Bank Of FujairahBENNO LUTZ VAN DER MERWE

In-app purchases

None

NBF Direct App

No in-app purchases

None

Setld.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NBF Direct App free?
NBF Direct App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Setld. free?
Setld. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NBF Direct App or Setld. have ads?
Neither NBF Direct App nor Setld. shows ads.

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