# ConnectEBT vs Bnft

The clearest difference is rating: Bnft at 4.8 against ConnectEBT's 3.9. Bnft also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 6.8K). ConnectEBT's advantage is chart position (#176 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Bnft holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bnft has 38K ratings behind it against 6.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of ConnectEBT's written reviews are positive against 26% of Bnft's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ConnectEBT | Bnft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectebt/id1241215610/reviews) | **[4.8 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bnft/id1286864895/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | **31.7% of reviews** | 26.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Conduent Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1196955488) | [Solutran, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220167960) |

## What reviewers say

### ConnectEBT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connectebt/id1241215610)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

Easily manage your EBT card balance, view deposits, and review transactions. Securely select or change your PIN with quick login options. Currently supports multiple states with more coming soon.

**Highlights:** Check EBT balance, View deposits, Review transaction history, Select/change PIN, Biometric login, Card scanning registration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 📊 Convenient to check balance
- 🔒 Helps prevent fraud
- 💰 Useful for managing EBT benefits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🔒 Inconsistent lock/unlock feature
- 🔄 Requires frequent password changes
- 🤔 Confusing user experience
- ❌ Doesn't support all states

**Reported bugs**

- Server errors preventing login
- Decryption issues locking users out
- Inconsistent behavior across login attempts

**Requested features**

- Notification for deposits
- Ability to see transaction history
- Biometric login support
- Better customer support


### Bnft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bnft/id1286864895)

Manage your SNAP and WIC benefits securely and easily. Check your real-time balance, view transaction history, update card status, order replacements, and find stores. WIC users can scan items to check approval and benefit availability.

**Highlights:** Real-time balance checks, Transaction history, Card status updates, Order replacement cards, Store locator, WIC item scanner, Push notifications

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for tracking benefits
- 🔒 Secure login

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues after updates
- 🐛 Scanner not working
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and errors
- 🔍 Lack of customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to see login credentials
- Benefits not updating on the 11th
- Incompatible with iOS 14 update

**Requested features**

- Add calculator to track remaining benefits
- Include list of approved products
- Implement face recognition login


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ConnectEBT free?

ConnectEBT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bnft free?

Bnft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ConnectEBT or Bnft?

Bnft is rated higher. ConnectEBT averages 3.9 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Bnft averages 4.8 from 38K ratings.

### Do ConnectEBT or Bnft have ads?

Neither ConnectEBT nor Bnft shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ConnectEBT or Bnft?

ConnectEBT ships an update every 3 months, and Bnft every 3 months. Most recently, ConnectEBT was updated on October 16, 2026 and Bnft on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*