Comparison

ArabiConnect Mobile vs NBB Business

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

Head to head
About

ArabiConnect Mobile

Access your corporate bank accounts with ease. Check balances, view transaction details for accounts, loans, deposits, and cards. Authorize pending transactions initiated through the platform.

Highlights
  • Account balance inquiry
  • Transaction details
  • Loan, deposit, and card inquiry
  • Pending transaction authorization
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ArabiConnect Mobile is the corporate mobile banking application from Arab Bank, providing flexibility for account enquiry and/or transaction authorization. ArabiConnect Mobile provides the following options: -          Inquiry on accounts balances and transaction details -          Inquiry on loans, deposits and cards details and transactions. -          Authorization of pending transactions initiated through ArabiConnect.

About

NBB Business

This digital banking app offers corporate and commercial customers a secure and convenient way to manage their finances. It provides a range of features for everyday banking needs, including account management, payments, and bill settlement, all accessible from a trusted device.

Highlights
  • View account and loan details
  • Initiate and approve payments
  • Pay bills and top up prepaid cards
  • Manage credit card transactions
  • Locate ATMs and branches
  • Secure login with biometrics
Features
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NBB Business – Smart, Secure Corporate Banking Empower your business with NBB Business, the official mobile banking application from the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) engineered specifically for Corporate & Commercial clients. Manage your company’s finances with a fast, intuitive, and secure digital platform designed to keep your operations moving—anytime, anywhere. Quick & Secure Onboarding • Simple Registration: Download the app and register following the step-by-step instructions sent to your email. • Biometric Access: Skip the password hassle. Log in instantly and safely using Face ID, Touch ID, or mPIN. • Device Binding Protection: Advanced security binds your credentials to a single trusted device, protecting your account against fraud and misuse. Comprehensive Banking at Your Fingertips • Financial Overview: View account balances, active loans, deposits, and multi-currency holdings in real time. • Seamless Payments: Initiate transfers, make credit card payments, top up prepaid cards, and settle bills effortlessly via Fawateer. • Mobile Approval Workflows: Review and approve payments, salary disbursements, bulk transfers, and new beneficiaries on the go. • Card & Branch Utilities: Monitor card details and locate nearby NBB ATMs or branches with live opening hours. Support & Feedback Your feedback helps us deliver a better digital experience. For support, queries, or inquiries, contact us at 17228228 (Sunday to Thursday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM) or email nbbbusiness.support@nbbonline.com — Team NBB Business

Screenshots

ArabiConnect Mobile4 screens
NBB Business4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NBB Business at 2.3 against ArabiConnect Mobile's 1.2. NBB Business also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). ArabiConnect Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, 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

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

NBB Business holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArabiConnect Mobile ships an update every 5 months, NBB Business every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ArabiConnect Mobile versus NBB Business: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArabiConnect MobileNBB Business
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (5 ratings)2.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArab Bank PLCNational Bank of Bahrain

Customer experience

ArabiConnect Mobile

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

NBB Business

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

ArabiConnect Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

NBB Business

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArabiConnect Mobile free?
ArabiConnect Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NBB Business free?
NBB Business is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ArabiConnect Mobile or NBB Business?
NBB Business is rated higher. ArabiConnect Mobile averages 1.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while NBB Business averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.
Do ArabiConnect Mobile or NBB Business have ads?
Neither ArabiConnect Mobile nor NBB Business shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArabiConnect Mobile or NBB Business?
ArabiConnect Mobile ships an update every 5 months, and NBB Business every 6 weeks. Most recently, ArabiConnect Mobile was updated on October 21, 2026 and NBB Business on October 24, 2026.

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