BHI Connect vs IDB Direct
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BHI Connect
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Start banking wherever you are with BHI Connect for mobile banking! Available to all BHI online banking customers. BHI Connect allows you to check balances, make transfers, pay bills and make deposits. 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 -Schedule one time payments Check Deposit - Deposit checks while on the go.
IDB Direct
Manage your finances conveniently and securely with this mobile banking app. View account activity, transfer funds, pay bills, and deposit checks with ease. It offers tools to help you manage your money on the go.
- View account activity
- Set up balance alerts
- Transfer money between accounts
- Automate bill payments
- Deposit checks via photo
- Manage debit cards
- View monthly statements
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Enjoy a more convenient and secure way of banking with the IDB Direct mobile banking app. It’s fast, secure and makes life easier by empowering you with the tools you need to manage your finances. Here’s what you can do with IDB Direct: -View your IDB accounts and transactional activity at all times -Set up alerts so you know when your balance drops below a certain amount -Transfer money between your accounts -Automate your bill payments through Bill Pay -Deposit checks in a snap by taking a picture of the front and back -Reorder your debit card or turn it off if you’ve misplaced it -View and save your monthly statements -Find branch locations near you This app is exclusively available to IDB Bank clients with a personal account who are enrolled in online banking. Please contact your IDB Account Officer to learn how to enroll. Mobile deposits may be subject to additional verification and funds may not be immediately posted on the account. Please review applicable deposit disclosures within the app. If you enroll in mobile alerts within the app, standard data charges may apply. IDB Bank® is a registered service mark of Israel Discount Bank of New York. Member FDIC.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BHI Connect at 15.0 against IDB Direct's 18.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BHI Connect | IDB Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (66 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 66 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 197 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bank Hapoalim | Israel Discount Bank Of New York |
In-app purchases
BHI Connect
No in-app purchases
IDB Direct
No in-app purchases
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