Comparison

Arabi vs JawwalPay+

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

Head to head
About

Arabi

Manage your banking with a new, personalized mobile experience. Open accounts, perform transactions, and access advanced features for a seamless financial journey. Enjoy enhanced flexibility and security for all your banking needs.

Highlights
  • Digital account opening
  • Secure login options (Face-ID, fingerprint)
  • Customizable dashboard
  • View account and transaction details
  • Perform transfers and bill payments
  • Manage card services
  • Cardless ATM withdrawal
Features
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The all new Arabi Mobile! “Arabi Mobile” by Arab Bank has just been upgraded with a new design, great features and a better experience. You can still enjoy conducting your banking transactions but with a more personalized feel, enhanced flexibility, and more advanced features which will offer you a unique experience. The ALL-NEW Arabi Mobile service offers you the following: • Open an Arab Bank account digitally through the app without the need to visit the branch • Instant registration using only your debit card and PIN • Easy and secure ways to login, such as Face-ID, fingerprint and Pattern • Customized view of your favorite products, accounts and services with the ability to set your own dashboard and amend it at any time • View Account, Card, Deposit and loan details including balances and transactions history • Easily perform a variety of transfers, card payments and bill payments to a variety of billers • Manage your Cards services: enable/disable card for internet usage, change funding account, change mobile number, Funds transfers within own accounts, within Arab Bank (same country), or to local and international banks, view card information and PIN code and create temporary card for e-commerce (Internet) purchases. • Easily share account information and details, such as your IBAN to other contacts via WhatsApp, email etc. • Cardless withdrawal: Fast, easy and secure option to withdraw cash from any ATM without using your Card • Cards spend analysis: view your Credit/Debit card monthly spending details, and compare your spending with previous months • e-vouchers: buy eVouchers instantly for Games, Entertainment, e-commerce and more at preferential prices • Access Arab Bank’s loyalty program: “Arabi Points” and redeem points into digital vouchers or even cash transferred into your cards or accounts • Arabi Junior: have better visibility to your kids’ accounts and set instant saving options when you purchase with your cards • E-Deposit: book a new fixed deposit or amend your existing fixed deposit terms at maturity conveniently at any time without visiting the branch • E-tawfeer: save money online easily and conveniently at a preferential step-up interest rate, additional rewards points and the ability to set your own saving plans • Update your account information at any time • Branch & ATM Locator – with request UBER ride feature Arab Bank’s headquarters are located, in Amman, Jordan, at Shmeisani, Pr. Shaker St, Building 8.

About

JawwalPay+

A secure and easy-to-use mobile wallet for cashless transactions. Transfer money, pay bills, top up mobile credit, and shop online or in-store. Access funds easily and enjoy competitive fees.

Highlights
  • Money transfer
  • Cash in/out agents
  • Merchant payments
  • Mobile top-up
  • Bill payments
  • Online shopping
  • QR code payments
Features
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Jawwal Pay The National Electronic Payments Company Go Cashless! With a safe, and easy to use mobile wallet The National Electronic Payments Company Jawwal Pay, is your safe, and easy to use mobile wallet, that is regulated by Palestine Monetary Authority, and it is fully compliant with international security standards PCI. This electronic wallet is a convenient way to keep and use your money to pay for any product and service you need in one place securely and effortlessly. For example, you can transfer money, pay bills, top up your mobile, perform a cashless, hassle-free experience while purchasing from local stores, restaurants, taxies, pay for apps, and online shopping (checkout using Jawwal Pay payment method) and a lot more. Download Jawwal Pay and start spending cashless today! Jawwal Pay services: Money Transfer: easiest and safest way to send and receive money instantly Cash in and out (deposit/withdraw) anytime from a wide range of agents networks Pay to Merchant: Pay for goods and services with confidence, growing number of partners, stores, restaurants, gas stations... Mobile top up (recharge your balance) and internet data bundles Pay bills Online shopping from local and global online shopping stores, using virtual MasterCard Jawwal Pay features: Based on QR code technology: scan the merchant QR code, or share yours to others to get paid. SMS and on time notifications and alerts High security standards, using PIN code and password Available for all telecom companies in Palestine Available for Palestinian and Jerusalem ID holders. No need for bank account or cards Help and support 24/7 Special application for our merchants and agents network Add your favorite contacts and stores in lists Get rewards when recommending app to your friends Check and monitor transactions in an easy-to-track place. Online checkout is as quick as a click! Look up nearby agent locations. Access your money from almost anywhere. Fraud protection Check your balance instantly. Competitive fees Please share your review and feedback with us. And it would be great if you share the application with your friends! Still have questions? Contact us: info@jawwalpay.ps Or WhatsApp +970 594 285555 Follow us on: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat…

Screenshots

Arabi4 screens
JawwalPay+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arabi at 3.7 against JawwalPay+'s 3.3. Arabi also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 49). JawwalPay+'s advantage is iOS requirement (12 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

Arabi holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arabi has 1.1K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Arabi's written reviews are positive against 11% of JawwalPay+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arabi ships an update every 5 weeks, JawwalPay+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Arabi versus JawwalPay+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArabiJawwalPay+
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (1.1K ratings) — better3.3 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews — better11.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K — better49
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012 — better
Further details — not scored
Size336 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArab Bank PLCJawwal Palestine

Customer experience

Arabi

All ratings1,128 ratings
Positive66.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative27.0%
Written reviews216 reviews
Positive17.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative71.3%

JawwalPay+

All ratings19 ratings
Positive52.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative36.8%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative77.8%

Bugs and requests

Arabi

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Constant need to update app with no updates available
  • Login issues due to 'update required' message
  • Crashes when trying to access certain features
  • Compatibility problems with older iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add Face ID/Biometric login support
  • Improve transaction history and reporting
  • Integrate with popular payment services
  • Allow customizable app settings and preferences

JawwalPay+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Arabi

No in-app purchases

None

JawwalPay+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arabi free?
Arabi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JawwalPay+ free?
JawwalPay+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arabi or JawwalPay+?
Arabi is rated higher. Arabi averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while JawwalPay+ averages 3.3 from 49 ratings.
Do Arabi or JawwalPay+ have ads?
Neither Arabi nor JawwalPay+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arabi or JawwalPay+?
Arabi ships an update every 5 weeks, and JawwalPay+ monthly. Most recently, Arabi was updated on October 29, 2026 and JawwalPay+ on October 30, 2026.

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