BenefitPay vs BisB Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BenefitPay
This app enables fast, secure, and convenient payments and fund transfers using your smart device within Bahrain. It supports various payment methods, including QR codes, bill payments, and international remittances, with features for managing accounts and tracking transactions.
- Enroll payment instruments
- Instant bank transfers (Fawri+)
- QR code payments
- Bill payments (Fawateer)
- Split and request payments
- Transaction history tracking
- International remittances
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BenefitPay is an app that allows users to pay and transfer funds only by using their smart devices in Bahrain in a fast, secure, and convenient manner. BenefitPay features include: · Enrolling your payment instruments (Cards & Accounts). · Transfer funds instantly from one bank account to another using Fawri+ service by either entering IBAN, or a registered mobile number, as well as by scanning QR Code. · Paying using your mobile in Bahrain through scanning QR code generated by merchants within the app’s merchant network. · Bill Payment through Fawateer service to hundreds of biller. · Split Payment and request payment options that allows you to request payment from multiple payer, so it shall allow to split the dinner bill among friends and family. · Review and track your transactions history. · Manage your cards and Bank Accounts in the Application · To pay for fuel at petrol stations using geo-location via Sadeem feature . Transfer Internationally via Remittence feature through our partners . Electronic Cheque (e-Cheque) issuance, deposit, and management To register, download the application and enter a valid mobile number. Upon entry of the verification code that will be sent by SMS you will be enrolled and you can start adding your payment instruments. For Any Inquires or Issues please contact us on: customerservice@benefit.bh or 13300300 This app is introduced to Bahrain by The BENEFIT Company. The BENEFIT company was established by 17 commercial banks in November 1997 as the national ATM and Point of Sale switch of Bahrain. Today, it foresees Bahrain’s global position in the future of banking in the region. BENEFIT is determined to provide the banking community with top-notch services that can compete on a global scale. The BENEFIT Company provides a wide array of services in the kingdom of Bahrain and in GCC region such as switch service, electronic funds transfer system EFTS, Credit Reference Bureau, Bahrain Cheque Truncation system, Payment Gateway and much more. Visit our website on benefit.bh for more information about our company
BisB Mobile
Manage your banking needs conveniently from your mobile device. Open accounts, view financial details, make transfers, pay bills, and track your spending and financial goals.
- Open new accounts instantly
- View account and credit card details
- Make local and international transfers
- Pay bills instantly
- Plan and monitor spending
- Set and track financial goals
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With your BisB Mobile Banking, you can manage your day-to-day Banking needs any time, any where. Through the Mobile Banking app you can: • Open new current and saving accounts instantly • View your Account, Credit Card and Financial details • Make local and International transfers • Pay your bills instantly • Plan and monitor your spending • Set and track your financial goals • Request and issue your cash vouchers • Add your beneficiaries • Verify your finger-print • View your Account, Credit Card and Financial details Download the BisB Mobile Banking app now for easy eBanking services at your fingertips!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BenefitPay at 4.7 against BisB Mobile's 4.2. BenefitPay also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 43%) and ratings volume (11K vs 301). BisB Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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.
BenefitPay holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BenefitPay has 11K ratings behind it against 301, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of BenefitPay's written reviews are positive against 43% of BisB Mobile's.
BenefitPay ships an update every 3 weeks, BisB Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BenefitPay | BisB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11K ratings) — better | 4.2 (301 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews — better | 43.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | 301 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 193 MB | 174 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benefit Company | Bahrain Islamic Bank |
Customer experience
BenefitPay
BisB Mobile
User reviews
BenefitPay
From 11K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Convenient for payments
- 🚀 Efficient and quick
- 💡 Useful for small businesses
- 🔒 Reliable and secure
Room to improve
- 🐛 Scanning issues with ID cards
- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility problems
- 🐛 Slow performance
- 🐛 Payment issues and errors
BisB Mobile
From 301 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast account opening
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- ✨ Easy to use
- 💳 Convenient payment options
- ✅ Smooth and excellent app
Room to improve
- 🐛 App doesn't show all financial info
- 🐌 Lagging when switching pages
- ❌ International transfer purpose options limited
- 🚫 SMS messages not working for international users
- 📉 App is very bad
Bugs and requests
BenefitPay
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sadeem fuel page crashes
- Account deactivation issues with iOS 15
- IBAN validation errors
- Crashes on iPhone 6 and iPhone 7
Requested features
4 requests- Automatic payment options
- Dark mode
- Tap and go functionality for iOS
- Improved accessibility
BisB Mobile
Reported bugs
19 issues- App doesn't show all financial, cards and payments information.
- Lagging when switching between pages.
- SMS messages not working for users outside Bahrain.
- App is bad, requires typing password every time, Face ID doesn't work.
- PayPal account created in the app shows an error and cannot be used.
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- App has not been working for a while.
- UI is broken for iPhone 14 Pro Max, menu options at the bottom are inoperable.
- App does not load up at all.
- App doesn't work anymore.
- App is stuck on the intro screen.
- App shows 'passport is expired' message incorrectly.
- Error when trying to update CPR Card ID expiry date.
- App is stuck on the start screen.
- App doesn't work properly.
- Cannot open account, always says password incorrect.
- Corporate access looks broken.
- App logs off while processing a transaction.
- App takes a long time to transfer to the login page.
- App is not starting, or shows a screen with code if it starts.
Requested features
4 requests- Add option for 'Personal Account' or 'Other' for international transfer purpose.
- Allow third-party app authentication (Google Auth, Duo) for OTPs.
- Enable in-app transaction notifications alongside SMS notifications.
- Option to upload CPR in the app.
In-app purchases
BenefitPay
No in-app purchases
BisB Mobile
No in-app purchases
