Comparison

Bnft vs myNCDMV

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

Head to head
About

Bnft

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
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NOTE: Currently the app is only available for North Carolina WIC, Illinois WIC and MT SNAP. Bnft has everything you need to manage your EBT benefits securely and simply. As a SNAP and/or WIC cardholder who has Bnft you can: • Instantly get access to your real-time available balance • View up to a year of transaction history • Update your card status • Order a replacement card • Select or change your PIN • Locate a store Bnft allows you to securely manage your benefits at the touch of a button. Easily register with your account information. If you have already registered to mybnft.com then you are all set and ready to go. Simply use your existing username and password to sign in. REAL-TIME, AVAILABLE BALANCE You will have access to check your benefit balance. Bnft will also send you notifications when a deposit is posted to your account and when you are expected to receive your next deposit. CARD AND PIN UPDATES Is your card lost, stolen, or damaged? Bnft has you covered as you can update your card status and order a new replacement card all within the app. SCAN IT! For WIC cardholders, Bnft allows you to scan a food item to determine not only is the item a WIC approved product, it will tell you if you have benefits to purchase the product. FEATURE PRODUCTS As a WIC cardholder you will have access to view feature products at stores within your location based on your current benefits. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Bnft will send notifications for card status changes, deposit notifications, expected deposit dates, low balance or expiring benefits, and when your PIN is locked due to consecutive incorrect attempts. FIND A STORE THAT ACCEPTS EBT Bnft has a store locator feature which shows you all stores in your area that accept SNAP and/or WIC. Download Bnft to manage your SNAP and/or WIC benefits now!

About

myNCDMV

Renew vehicle registrations, pay property taxes, and order plates without visiting the DMV. Store receipts, vehicle information, and payment details securely within the app for quick access. A helpful chatbot assists with the entire process.

Highlights
  • Vehicle registration renewal
  • Vehicle property tax payment
  • Order duplicate registration
  • Order specialized plates
  • Conversational chatbot assistance
  • Secure payment processing
  • Renewal notifications
Features
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Skip the trip to the DMV and renew your North Carolina vehicles with myNCDMV. Paper forms? Gone. We'll store your receipts, vehicle info, and payment in the app so you can get back to worrying about things that matter. Download the official app of North Carolina - myNCDMV - to renew your vehicle, pay vehicle property tax, order duplicate registration, or order personal/specialized plates---with the help of a friendly chatbot! This take the hassle out of getting the necessary certificates with a click of a button or two. Select order by mail or pick up in the office and get notified when it is ready. myNCDMV is offered as a convenience to residents of North Carolina. Features: -Friendly, conversational chatbot guides you through the search and payment process -Secure payment processing -Renewal notifications and reminders -Ability to store your payment methods and vehicle info for speedy future renewals -Payment receipts store in the app's "Wallet" for quick and easy access (are we still using wallet?) PayIt, LLC-Developer

Screenshots

Bnft4 screens
myNCDMV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bnft at 4.8 against myNCDMV's 1.9. Bnft also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 762) and review sentiment (26% vs 12%). 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

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

Bnft holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bnft has 38K ratings behind it against 762, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Bnft's written reviews are positive against 12% of myNCDMV's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bnft ships an update every 3 months, myNCDMV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Bnft versus myNCDMV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBnftmyNCDMV
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (38K ratings) — better1.9 (762 ratings)
Positive reviews26.3% of reviews — better12.4% of reviews
Number of ratings38K — better762
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSolutran, Inc.TRANSPORTATION, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF

Customer experience

Bnft

All ratings37,502 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews156 reviews
Positive26.3%
Neutral13.5%
Negative60.3%

myNCDMV

All ratings762 ratings
Positive20.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative75.9%
Written reviews283 reviews
Positive12.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative84.5%

User reviews

Bnft

From 38K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

myNCDMV

From 762 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Convenient
  • 🚀 Saves time
  • 🚀 Efficient
  • 👍 Helpful chatbot

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Login issues
  • 🐛 Endless login loop
  • 🐛 App crashes
  • 🐛 Buggy interface
  • 💰 Unnecessary fees

Bugs and requests

Bnft

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add calculator to track remaining benefits
  • Include list of approved products
  • Implement face recognition login

myNCDMV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to complete voter registration
  • Issues with processing payments
  • Inconsistent behavior when navigating the app

Requested features

3 requests
  • Digital version of registration and license
  • Ability to update address and vehicle information
  • Seamless integration with state records

In-app purchases

None

Bnft

No in-app purchases

None

myNCDMV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bnft free?
Bnft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myNCDMV free?
myNCDMV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bnft or myNCDMV?
Bnft is rated higher. Bnft averages 4.8 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while myNCDMV averages 1.9 from 762 ratings.
Do Bnft or myNCDMV have ads?
Neither Bnft nor myNCDMV shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bnft or myNCDMV?
Bnft ships an update every 3 months, and myNCDMV every 2 months. Most recently, Bnft was updated on September 24, 2026 and myNCDMV on September 22, 2026.

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