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카카오뱅크 vs 한국산업은행 「기업뱅킹 스마트KDB」

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

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About

카카오뱅크

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Changing finance, changing everyday life A fully licensed bank, KakaoBank ■ Korea's leading internet bank • Handle all your banking on mobile 24/7, with no branch visit • Send money to KakaoTalk friends without knowing their account numbers ■ Instant benefits you can see • Competitive interest rates for everyone, with no complex conditions • Complete daily missions in the Benefits tab for cashback ■ An account to share and manage together • Invite KakaoTalk friends to your group account • Share balances and transactions with members in real time ■ A 26-week challenge starting from just KRW 1,000 • Reach your goal before you know it with Kakao Friends cheering you on! ■ A debit card that rewards your spending • Cashback on every purchase, for everyone • A group account debit card that adds fun with random cashback ■ Fast and easy mortgage loans via chatbot • Apply for home purchase, jeonse, rent deposit, and refinancing loans • Instantly check rates and limits tailored to your loan profile • Submit on mobile with no loan documents to prepare ■ A simple start to investing • Compare and open brokerage accounts in one place • Start investing with small amounts • Save and invest in US dollars with zero exchange fees ■ Overseas remittances with exceptionally low fees • Send and receive international transfers anytime, 24/7 • Transfer to over 200 countries via bank accounts or Western Union (WU) • Designate or extend your primary foreign exchange bank on mobile ■ KakaoBank mini, starting from age 7 • Manage your child's allowance with ease • A single card for both payments and Tmoney top-ups ■ Easy and convenient banking for sole proprietors • Easy business account opening and various business loans • Business-exclusive cards with only the benefits you need • Tax filing, credit checks, and other business essentials ■ Easy and convenient banking for foreigners, even if Korean is unfamiliar • Open an account and get a card with your Alien Registration Card • Use a variety of services for your financial life in Korea • AI translation in English, Chinese, and Vietnamese, plus live English support ■ Zero transfer and ATM fees • No fees for transfers to other banks or automated transfers • No deposit, withdrawal, or transfer fees at any domestic ATM (bank ATMs and partner Value-Added Network (VAN) devices) * ATM and cash dispenser fees for deposit, withdrawal, and transfer are subject to change based on future policies. If policies change, we will notify you 1 month in advance via the KakaoBank app and website. ■ Customer Center Operating Hours • Deposits and Savings, Loans, Cards, and App Inquiries: 1599-3333 (Weekdays 09:00–18:00) • Foreign Exchange, Funds Inquiries: 1599-3333 (Weekdays 09:00–18:00) • Jeonse and Monthly Rent Deposit(Registered Customer) Loans Inquiries: 1599-8787 (Weekdays & Saturday 09:00–18:00) • Incident Reporting: 1599-8888 (24/7) ■ Chatbot Operating Hours • KakaoTalk Channel ""KakaoBank Customer Center"" (24/7) • Chatbot and live agent chat support available ■ KakaoBank App Access Permissions and Purposes • Camera (Optional): ID and document capture, video calls, profile photo registration, photo transfers • Photos (Optional): Saving transfer, remittance, and withdrawal confirmations and card receipts • Location (Optional): Prevention of fraudulent account opening and detection of fraudulent transactions • Health (Optional): Step tracking for the Walk Daily and Get Rewards feature • Bluetooth (Optional): Identifying and connecting to nearby devices for the Meet Jordy and Get Rewards feature * You can use the service even if you do not agree to the optional access permissions.

About

한국산업은행 「기업뱅킹 스마트KDB」

A mobile banking service for corporate clients, enabling financial transactions like inquiries, transfers, and electronic bill issuance via smartphone. It offers real-time notifications and personalized banking information for efficient business management.

Highlights
  • Inquiries and transfers
  • Electronic bill issuance and endorsement
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Personalized banking dashboard
  • Payment requests and processing
  • Public utility and VAT payments
Features
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산업은행 스마트폰뱅킹 1. 개 요 기업인터넷뱅킹 가입고객이 스마트기기로 금융거래를 이용할 수 있는 기업고객 전용 스마트뱅킹 서비스입니다. 스마트기기를 통하여 조회, 이체, 전자어음발행, 배서(분할배서) 업무와 다양한 조회서비스를 이용하실 수 있습니다. 2. 서비스 신속한 알림과 맞춤정보 - 입출금 거래내역, 결재정보, 스마트보고서를 PUSH서비스를 통해 빠르고 편리하게 만나보실 수 있습니다. - 뱅킹이용정보, 결재함, 자주찾는 계좌, 일정 등 다양한 뱅킹 정보를 한눈에 MY KDB에서 확인하실 수 있습니다. 든든한 비즈니스 파트너 - 스마트폰뱅킹으로 언제 어디서나 결재요청과 결재처리가 가능 합니다. - 전저어음 발행과 전자어음 배서/분할배서의 서비스를 이용하실 수 있으며, 전자어음의 다양한 조회서비스를 이용하실 수 있습니다. 언제 어디서나 함께하는 뱅킹 - 스마트폰만으로 다양한 조회 서비스와 이체서비스를 이용하실 수 있으며, 공과금 납부와 부가세매입자납부거래(즉시결재), 본/지사서비스를 이용하실 수 있습니다. 3. 접근권한 안내 [기본필수] - 전화 : 휴대폰 상태 및 기기정보 확인 악성코드 진단, 탈옥/루팅 이력 탐지 및 차단 * 스마트KDB 기업뱅킹 이용을 위해 기본적으로 필요한 접근권한으로 접근권한 허용에 동의하지 않으시면 스마트KDB 기업뱅킹을 이용하실 수 없습니다. [거래필수] - 기기정보 : 휴대폰의 상태 및 기기정보 확인, 악성코드 진단, 탈옥/루팅 이력 탐지 및 차단 - 카메라 : QR코드 촬영을 위한 카메라 구동 (공인인증서 이용) * 특정 거래를 위해 필요한 접근권한으로 접근권한이 필요한 거래에 최초 접근 시 동의를 받습니다. 동의하신 이후부터는 접근권한 허용을 철회하지 않는 이상 별도의 동의를 받지 않습니다. [선택] - PUSH알림 : PUSH알림 메시지 수신 * 거래 편의를 위한 부가적인 기능 제공을 위해 필요한 접근권한으로 선택 접근권한 허용에 동의하지 않으셔도 해당 거래는 가능합니다. 동의하신 이후부터는 접근권한 허용을 철회하지 않는 이상 별도의 동의를 받지 않습니다. ** 접근권한 변경방법 : 휴대폰 설정 > 스마트KDB 기업뱅킹

Screenshots

카카오뱅크4 screens
한국산업은행 「기업뱅킹 스마트KDB」4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 한국산업은행 「기업뱅킹 스마트KDB」 at none against 카카오뱅크's shown. 한국산업은행 「기업뱅킹 스마트KDB」 also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 31%) and device support (3 vs 1). 카카오뱅크's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

카카오뱅크 ships an update every 3 weeks, 한국산업은행 「기업뱅킹 스마트KDB」 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
카카오뱅크 versus 한국산업은행 「기업뱅킹 스마트KDB」: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter카카오뱅크한국산업은행 「기업뱅킹 스마트KDB」
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (145 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings145 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size785 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKakaoBank Corp.한국산업은행

Customer experience

카카오뱅크

All ratings145 ratings
Positive43.4%
Neutral5.5%
Negative51.0%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative64.1%

한국산업은행 「기업뱅킹 스마트KDB」

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

카카오뱅크

No in-app purchases

None

한국산업은행 「기업뱅킹 스마트KDB」

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 카카오뱅크 free?
카카오뱅크 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 한국산업은행 「기업뱅킹 스마트KDB」 free?
한국산업은행 「기업뱅킹 스마트KDB」 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 카카오뱅크 or 한국산업은행 「기업뱅킹 스마트KDB」 have ads?
카카오뱅크 shows ads; 한국산업은행 「기업뱅킹 스마트KDB」 does not.
Which is updated more often, 카카오뱅크 or 한국산업은행 「기업뱅킹 스마트KDB」?
카카오뱅크 ships an update every 3 weeks, and 한국산업은행 「기업뱅킹 스마트KDB」 every 6 months. Most recently, 카카오뱅크 was updated on October 19, 2026 and 한국산업은행 「기업뱅킹 스마트KDB」 on October 1, 2026.

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