Washington State Mobile vs NWSB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Washington State Mobile
Consolidate all your financial accounts into one view for better organization and smarter decision-making. This secure tool offers alerts, transaction enhancements, and easy access to banking services.
- Multi-account aggregation
- Transaction history and spending analysis
- Customizable alerts and notifications
- Add tags, notes, and images to transactions
- ATM and branch locator
- Bank customer service contact
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The Washington State Mobile App is a free mobile decision-support tool that gives you the ability to aggregate all of your financial accounts, including accounts from other financial institutions, into a single, up-to-the-minute view so you can stay organized and make smarter financial decisions. It is fast, secure and makes life easier by empowering you with the tools you need to manage your personal finances. FEATURES Multi-Account Aggregation: View all of your financial information (balances, transaction history, merchant spending averages) in one place for on-the-go organization. Alerts & Notifications: Set alerts for low funds and be notified about upcoming bills. Add Tags, Notes, Images & Geo-Information: By enhancing transactions with custom tags, notes or photos of a receipt or check, you have the ability to stay organized and find exactly what you’re looking for when searching through your finances. Contact: Locate ATMs or branches and contact Washington State Bank customer service directly from the app. SAFE AND SECURE The app utilizes the same bank-level security that protects you when you’re on Internet Banking. The app also features a unique 4-digit passcode setting that prevents unauthorized access. GETTING STARTED To use the Washington State Mobile App, you must be enrolled as an Washington State Bank Internet Banking user. If you currently use our Internet Banking, simply download the app, launch it, and login with the same Internet Banking credentials. After you successfully login to the app, your accounts and transactions will begin updating.
NWSB
Manage your bank accounts, view balances, and search transactions. Transfer funds, pay bills, and deposit checks remotely using your device's camera. Securely log in with fingerprint or facial recognition.
- Check account balances
- Search recent transactions
- Transfer funds between accounts
- Pay bills and view payment history
- Deposit checks with device camera
- Secure login with Touch ID/Face ID
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Available features include: Accounts: •Check your latest account balance and search recent transactions by date, amount, or check number. Transfers: •Easily transfer cash between your accounts. Bill Pay: •Make payments and view recent and scheduled payments. Deposits: •Submit check deposits using your device’s camera. Touch ID/Face ID: •Touch ID/Face ID allows you to use a secure and more efficient sign-on experience using your fingerprint or facial recognition.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Washington State Mobile at 100% against NWSB's 50%. Washington State Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.4). NWSB's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Washington State Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Washington State Mobile has 573 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Washington State Mobile's written reviews are positive against 50% of NWSB's.
Washington State Mobile ships an update monthly, NWSB every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Washington State Mobile | NWSB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (573 ratings) — better | 4.4 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 573 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 197 MB | 191 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Washington State Bank | The New Washington State Bank |
Customer experience
Washington State Mobile
NWSB
In-app purchases
Washington State Mobile
No in-app purchases
NWSB
No in-app purchases
Questions
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