Comparison

Arabi vs Control by Robin

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

Control by Robin

Features
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Control is a work expense management app that allows you to pay, submit receipts, and request budgets easily – all in one place. The app gives you full control over your work expenses in real time, enables transfers directly to your account, lets you track approvals, and collaborate with your organization in a simple and efficient way, without bureaucracy or paperwork.

Screenshots

Arabi4 screens
Control by Robin3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Control by Robin at fortnightly against Arabi's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Arabi ships an update every 6 weeks, Control by Robin fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Arabi versus Control by Robin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArabiControl by Robin
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size333 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArab Bank PLCRobin pay Ltd

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

Control by Robin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Arabi

No in-app purchases

None

Control by Robin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arabi free?
Arabi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Control by Robin free?
Control by Robin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arabi or Control by Robin have ads?
Neither Arabi nor Control by Robin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arabi or Control by Robin?
Arabi ships an update every 6 weeks, and Control by Robin fortnightly. Most recently, Arabi was updated on September 21, 2026 and Control by Robin on September 10, 2026.

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