Comparison

QNB Explorer vs HSBC Qatar

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

Head to head
About

QNB Explorer

Discover exclusive privileges and benefits from banking and lifestyle partners worldwide. Easily locate international branches and access global recognition services. Enjoy special discounts and upgrades through a network of over 200 local and international partners.

Highlights
  • Exclusive partner privileges
  • Global recognition services
  • International branch locator
  • Lifestyle discounts and upgrades
  • Mobile device access
  • GPS partner locator
Features
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With QNB Explorer, QNB First member will discover a world of enticing privileges available for your recognition & enjoyment. You will easily access the QNB First Global Recognition services, our international branches, and our unique QNB First Lifestyle Privileges, offering you banking and “beyond banking” privileges to help you benefit from exclusive offers, special discounts and upgrades through more than 200 local and international partners including 5 star hotels, top restaurants, high end retail stores, automobiles, spas…etc. QNB Explorer truly gives you great value for all your lifestyle expenditures. QNB Explorer Features: - Easy access from your mobile device - GPS locator to help you locate partners worldwide - Global Recognition services - International branches - QNB First Lifestyle Privileges

About

HSBC Qatar

Manage your HSBC accounts, credit cards, and loans securely on the go. Make local and international transfers, and utilize Qatar Mobile Payments for convenient transactions. Requires HSBC Personal Internet Banking registration.

Highlights
  • Secure logon with Touch ID/Face ID
  • View account balances and transaction details
  • Local and foreign currency transfers
  • International payments to existing payees
  • Qatar Mobile Payments via mobile number or QR code
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The HSBC Qatar app has been specially built for our customers*, with reliability at the heart of its design. Enjoy security and convenience with these great features: • Secure and simplified logon with Touch ID/Face ID – for faster log on • View account balances & transaction details of your HSBC accounts, credit cards and loans • Make local and foreign currency transfers to existing payees within Qatar Send payments internationally to existing payees • Qatar Mobile Payments – send funds to other registered users using a mobile number or an alias. Alternatively scan a QR code to make a transfer to an individual, merchant or a government entity. To log on to this app you must be an HSBC Personal Internet Banking customer. If you are not yet registered, please visit www.hsbc.com.qa Already a customer? Log on with your existing online banking details Download the new HSBC Qatar app today to enjoy the freedom of banking on the go! * Important note: This App is designed for use in Qatar. The products and services represented within this App are intended for Qatar customers. This App is provided by HSBC Bank Middle East Limited ('HSBC Qatar’) for the use of existing customers of HSBC Qatar. Please do not download this App if you are not an existing customer of HSBC Qatar *. HSBC Qatar is authorised and regulated in Qatar by the Qatar Central Bank and lead regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. If you are outside of Qatar, we may not be authorised to offer or provide you with the products and services available through this App in the country or region you are located or resident in. This App is not intended for distribution, download or use by any person in any jurisdiction, country or region where the distribution, download or use of this material is restricted and would not be permitted by law or regulation. © Copyright HSBC Bank Middle East Limited (Qatar) 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, on any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of HSBC Bank Middle East Limited. HSBC Bank Middle East Limited Qatar Branch, P.O. Box 57, Doha, Qatar, regulated by Qatar Central Bank for the purpose of this promotion and lead regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority. By downloading this app you agree to and accept the HSBC Online Banking Terms and Conditions available through https://www.hsbc.com.qa/help/download-centre/

Screenshots

QNB Explorer4 screens
HSBC Qatar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HSBC Qatar at 4.5 against QNB Explorer's 2.9. HSBC Qatar also leads on review sentiment (23% vs 0%) and ratings volume (521 vs 18). QNB Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HSBC Qatar holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HSBC Qatar has 521 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of QNB Explorer's written reviews are positive against 23% of HSBC Qatar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QNB Explorer ships an update every 5 months, HSBC Qatar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
QNB Explorer versus HSBC Qatar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQNB ExplorerHSBC Qatar
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (18 ratings)4.5 (521 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews23.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18521 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB312 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQATAR NATIONAL BANKHSBC Global Services (UK) Limited

Customer experience

QNB Explorer

All ratings16 ratings
Positive43.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

HSBC Qatar

All ratings519 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive23.4%
Neutral6.4%
Negative70.2%

Bugs and requests

QNB Explorer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HSBC Qatar

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Service not available error after login
  • App crashes after updates
  • Payments not reflecting or taking excessive time to reflect
  • International transfer failures
  • Inconsistent payment processing during holidays
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  • App requires constant updates before usage allowed

Requested features

15 requests
  • Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay integration
  • Add international beneficiaries through app
  • Transfer between global HSBC accounts via app
  • Virtual or one-time card generation
  • Update profile details within app
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  • Travel notification submission through app
  • Pending transaction visibility
  • Daily balance display after each transaction
  • Instant fund transfers instead of next business day processing
  • FAWRAN service integration
  • Qatar Mobile Payments (QMP) restoration
  • Card cancellation functionality in app
  • IBAN checking within app
  • Local account transfers via app
  • More comprehensive premier account benefits

In-app purchases

None

QNB Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

HSBC Qatar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QNB Explorer free?
QNB Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HSBC Qatar free?
HSBC Qatar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QNB Explorer or HSBC Qatar?
HSBC Qatar is rated higher. QNB Explorer averages 2.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while HSBC Qatar averages 4.5 from 521 ratings.
Do QNB Explorer or HSBC Qatar have ads?
Neither QNB Explorer nor HSBC Qatar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QNB Explorer or HSBC Qatar?
QNB Explorer ships an update every 5 months, and HSBC Qatar every 2 months. Most recently, QNB Explorer was updated on November 3, 2026 and HSBC Qatar on November 7, 2026.

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