1stbago Mobile Banking vs ChipInPool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
1stbago Mobile Banking
Manage your bank accounts on the go. View balances, schedule transfers, and deposit checks remotely. This app provides convenient access to your finances anytime, anywhere.
- View bank account balances
- Schedule transfers between accounts
- Deposit checks remotely
- Access finances anytime, anywhere
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1stbago Mobile Banking allows you to view your bank accounts, schedule transfers between them, and even deposit checks from anywhere!
ChipInPool
Easily manage group finances for trips, gifts, or shared purchases. Create pools, invite friends, and track contributions. A virtual Visa card allows spending directly from your pool funds online or in-store.
- Pool funds for trips, events, and gifts
- Virtual Visa card for spending
- Pay Me Back links for easy collection
- Spend Now Marketplace with discounts
- Wallet and bank transfers
- Smart auto-contributions
- Real-time notifications
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ChipIn makes group money simple. Whether you're splitting a trip, collecting for a gift, or pooling funds with friends for a big purchase — ChipIn handles it all in one app. Create a pool, invite your crew, and watch contributions roll in. When you're ready to spend, use your virtual Visa card linked directly to your pool — online or in-store. KEY FEATURES Pool Funds Together Set up pools for trips, events, gifts, or anything else. Share a link, and anyone can chip in. Track progress with real-time updates and hit your goal faster. Virtual Visa Cards (Coming Soon) Get a virtual debit card tied to your pool. Use it anywhere Visa is accepted — online shopping, subscriptions, or tap-to-pay in stores. Pay Me Back Links Send a simple link to collect money from anyone — no sign-up required for them. Spend Now Marketplace Browse curated partner stores and shop directly with your pool funds. Exclusive discounts from partnered businesses. Wallet & Bank Transfers Deposit funds, track your balance, and withdraw to your bank account whenever you want. Smart Auto-Contributions Set up recurring contributions so you never forget to chip in. Weekly, biweekly, or monthly — you choose. Secure by Design Identity verification (KYC), two-factor authentication, and encrypted transactions keep your money safe. Real-Time Notifications Get instant alerts when someone contributes, when your pool hits a milestone, or when your card is used. Rewards & Badges Earn points and unlock badges as you contribute and create pools. Climb the leaderboard and show off your ChipIn status. Download ChipIn today and take the hassle out of group money.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ChipInPool at every 5 days against 1stbago Mobile Banking's every 5 months. ChipInPool also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
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 — 5.0 for 1stbago Mobile Banking against 5.0 for ChipInPool. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
1stbago Mobile Banking ships an update every 5 months, ChipInPool every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | 1stbago Mobile Banking | ChipInPool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | First Financial Bank in Winnebago | Jordan Pollard |
Customer experience
1stbago Mobile Banking
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In-app purchases
1stbago Mobile Banking
No in-app purchases
ChipInPool
No in-app purchases
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