Comparison

ConnectEBT vs ebtEDGE

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

Head to head
About

ConnectEBT

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
Currently charting
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The ConnectEBT app is the fast, secure and easy way to monitor your EBT available balance, deposits, transaction activity, and select or change your PIN. The app currently supports Alabama, Arkansas, American Samoa, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah and Virginia EBT. We are excited to bring support for additional state programs in the near future. To register, enter your EBT Card information on the ConnectEBT mobile app or at www.ConnectEBT.com. Already have your ConnectEBT user ID and password? You’re ready to use the ConnectEBT mobile app. • Check your available SNAP or Cash balance anytime, anywhere • View your deposits information • Review transaction history • Select your card’s PIN • Easy login and registration using biometrics and card scanning Disclosures: • Currently available for Alabama, Arkansas, American Samoa, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah and Virginia. Other states will be available in the near future. • There is no charge for using the app, but message and data rates may apply. • Conduent® and Conduent Agile Star® are trademarks of Conduent Business Services, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. Conduent® Connect Processing Solution. ©2021 Conduent State & Local Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

About

ebtEDGE

Manage your SNAP and TANF benefits with ease. Check balances, review transaction history, and view deposit schedules. Securely access your accounts with fingerprint or facial recognition, and find nearby retailers.

Highlights
  • Check benefit balances
  • View transaction history
  • Review deposit history
  • Biometric login (Touch ID/Face ID)
  • Locate SNAP retailers
  • Set language preferences
Currently charting
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ebtEDGE mobile application simplifies your life when you depend on SNAP or TANF benefits allowing you to view your benefits at the touch of a finger. ebtEDGE allows you to check your balances, review your transaction history. If you have both SNAP and TANF benefits you will have access to view both benefits at the same time. • Free for cardholder use. • The most private and secure EBT application on the market. • If your phone supports Apple Touch ID, running iOS 11+ and you’ve registered your finger prints to your phone, simply touch the finger sensor on your IOS device, and quickly access the balance of your accounts. • If your phone supports Apple Face ID, running iOS 11+ and you’ve enrolled your face, quickly access the balance of your accounts by looking at your phone. • Securely login with User ID and Password. • View your deposit history. • View your transaction history. • View your benefit schedule. • Select a PIN. • Need help? We have plenty of that in the Help Center. • Locate SNAP retailers near your location or where you are going to with the location services. • Set your language preferences to English, Spanish or Haitian Creole. • New features around the corner… stay tuned…. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Only certain devices are capable for either touch id or face id login. 2. For State SNAP or TANF cardholders with eligible cards. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Free for your use in the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts (WIC), Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah (WIC), Vermont, Virgin Islands, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Screenshots

ConnectEBT3 screens
ebtEDGE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ConnectEBT at 3.9 against ebtEDGE's 1.8. ConnectEBT also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 12%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

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

ConnectEBT holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.8K and 4.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of ConnectEBT's written reviews are positive against 12% of ebtEDGE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ConnectEBT ships an update every 3 months, ebtEDGE every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
ConnectEBT versus ebtEDGE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConnectEBTebtEDGE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (6.8K ratings) — better1.8 (4.2K ratings)
Positive reviews31.9% of reviews — better11.7% of reviews
Number of ratings6.8K — better4.2K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#168#111 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperConduent Inc.FIS

Customer experience

ConnectEBT

All ratings6,427 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews407 reviews
Positive31.9%
Neutral10.8%
Negative57.2%

ebtEDGE

All ratings4,183 ratings
Positive17.8%
Neutral3.7%
Negative78.5%
Written reviews554 reviews
Positive11.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative83.6%

User reviews

ConnectEBT

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

ebtEDGE

From 4.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🔒 Protects benefits from theft
  • 👍 Convenient features like freezing/unfreezing card

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
  • 🔍 Registration and account recovery problems
  • ⚠️ Inconsistent and unreliable performance

Bugs and requests

ConnectEBT

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • Notification for deposits
  • Ability to see transaction history
  • Biometric login support
  • Better customer support

ebtEDGE

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App not loading or updating properly
  • Account information not displaying correctly
  • Inability to register or recover account

Requested features

3 requests
  • Biometric login support
  • Automatic balance alerts and notifications
  • Improved customer support and troubleshooting

In-app purchases

None

ConnectEBT

No in-app purchases

None

ebtEDGE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ConnectEBT free?
ConnectEBT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ebtEDGE free?
ebtEDGE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ConnectEBT or ebtEDGE?
ConnectEBT is rated higher. ConnectEBT averages 3.9 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while ebtEDGE averages 1.8 from 4.2K ratings.
Do ConnectEBT or ebtEDGE have ads?
Neither ConnectEBT nor ebtEDGE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ConnectEBT or ebtEDGE?
ConnectEBT ships an update every 3 months, and ebtEDGE every 2 months. Most recently, ConnectEBT was updated on September 25, 2026 and ebtEDGE on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, ConnectEBT or ebtEDGE?
ConnectEBT currently peaks at #168 in the App Store charts, and ebtEDGE at #111. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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