ADIB Mobile Banking vs FAB Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ADIB Mobile Banking
Manage your finances conveniently from your mobile device. This app allows you to view account balances, transfer funds, pay bills, and apply for financial products. It offers enhanced security features and personalized account management.
- View account transactions
- Pay bills and transfer money
- Apply for financing
- Secure login with biometrics
- Manage cards
- Personalize app with images
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The ADIB Mobile Banking app gives you the freedom to manage your money on the go. View all your accounts at a glance, pay your bills, send money to your family & friends, pay your bills, recharge your phone & Salik credit, apply for financing and much more! Features include: · A timeline of all your account transactions · Transaction detail with a single tap · Enhanced security - Login with Touch ID or Face ID · Ability to temporarily block your card & request for card replacements · Get personal finance from the comfort of your home (if you qualify) · Option to personalize your app with images for accounts · One place for all your payments · Update Emirates ID, Passport, mobile number and email · View your personal, identification and contact details · Transfer money from your ADIB Visa or MasterCard to your account · Pay bills with your Visa / MasterCard · Open a new account · View exchange rates for your foreign currency accounts · Location of all ADIB Branches & ATMs · Register for phone banking, SMS banking and e-statements · Change your Phone Banking ePIN · View your Financing and Card transaction details · Search transactions by entering keywords · View pending transactions · Apply for an ADIB service (Certificates, Chequebooks, etc.) · Push notifications – Get offers that you like · Request new products / services directly within the app · View your ADIB Covered card benefits
FAB Mobile
Manage your everyday banking needs from anywhere with this mobile application. It allows you to spend, save, and stay on top of your finances. New customers can open accounts and apply for products without visiting a branch.
- View balances and e-statements
- Pay utility bills
- Activate cards
- Apply for loans and credit cards
- Earn and redeem rewards
- Free instant transfers
- Biometric login
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Let’s bring the bank to YOU! The FAB Mobile app puts the power of the bank in your hand. Spend, save and stay on top of your everyday banking from just about anywhere. DOWNLOAD. REGISTER. DONE! If you’re a FAB customer or using the app on a new device, here’s how you can get started once you download the app: • Tap ‘Already a customer’ and enter your credit or debit card number or customer number • Tap and scan your Emirates ID • Do the face scan as prompted – to ensure that only you have access to your account • You’re done! Now you can start banking anywhere, anytime. NEW CUSTOMER? NO PROBLEM! Start your journey with FAB right from your living room. Simply download the app and open an account, get a credit card or get approved for a personal loan – without stepping into a branch. You only need an Emirates ID. YOUR MONEY. YOUR WAY. We know you value your time, so we’ve made sure you can do a whole lot of your banking, whenever you want. Here are some of things you can do: • View your balance and e-statements • Activate your card • Pay your utility bills • Get an Easy Payment Plan • Sign up for Islamic accounts • Earn and redeem FAB Rewards • Start an iSave and enjoy a higher rate of interest • Upload your account documents – passport, visa, Emirates ID • Login with Fingerprint or Face ID • Locate your nearest FAB branch or ATM • Enjoy free and instant transfers to India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Philippines • Enjoy exciting offers and exclusive discounts
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Verdict
ADIB Mobile Banking and FAB Mobile both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 55% of ADIB Mobile Banking's written reviews are positive against 43% of FAB Mobile's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ADIB Mobile Banking against 4.6 for FAB Mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 9.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of ADIB Mobile Banking's written reviews are positive against 43% of FAB Mobile's.
ADIB Mobile Banking ships an update every 3 weeks, FAB Mobile every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.
| Parameter | ADIB Mobile Banking | FAB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (22K ratings) — better | 4.6 (9.1K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews — better | 43.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 22K — better | 9.1K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 461 MB | 747 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ABU DHABI ISLAMIC BANK | First Abu Dhabi Bank |
Customer experience
ADIB Mobile Banking
FAB Mobile
User reviews
ADIB Mobile Banking
From 22K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient services
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🔒 Secure banking experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitches and technical issues
- 📱 Complicated UI/UX changes
- 🤖 Lack of consideration for non-residents
FAB Mobile
From 9.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Great mobile banking app
- 💡 Excellent online and mobile banking services
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 🚀 Fast and smooth transactions
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🐛 Registration and login issues
- 💰 Unexpected charges and deductions
- ⚠️ Poor customer support and unresponsive
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with new devices/IDs
Bugs and requests
ADIB Mobile Banking
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login and registration problems
- App crashes and server issues
- Incompatibility with new Emirates ID
Requested features
3 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved transaction history and tracking
- Ability to download app on multiple devices
FAB Mobile
Reported bugs
5 issues- App not recognizing new Emirates ID
- Facial recognition and NFC scan not working
- Repeated requests for registration and verification
- Transactions not showing up correctly
- Accounts not linking properly
Requested features
5 requests- Live chat support
- Ability to close account through app
- Improved beneficiary management
- Copy/paste functionality for account numbers
- Seamless integration between accounts
In-app purchases
ADIB Mobile Banking
No in-app purchases
FAB Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ADIB Mobile Banking free?
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