Comparison

Arabi vs PMA

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

PMA

This system allows citizens to check the classification of individuals who hold cheque books. The goal is to reduce the occurrence of returned cheques.

Highlights
  • Identify cheque book holder classification
  • Reduce returned cheques
  • Citizen access to financial information
Features
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عن التطبيق يوفر النظام للمواطنين إمكانية معرفة تصنيف الأفراد الحاصلين على دفاتر شيكات بهدف الحد من ظاهرة الشيكات المعادة. About the App The system provides citizens with the possibility of identifying the classification of individuals with Cheques books to reduce the incidence of returned Cheques.

Screenshots

Arabi4 screens
PMA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Arabi at 3.7 against PMA's 3.3. Arabi also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 18). On price, review sentiment, 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

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 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Arabi's written reviews are positive against 20% of PMA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arabi ships an update every 5 weeks, PMA every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Arabi versus PMA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArabiPMA
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (1.1K ratings) — better3.3 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews17.1% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better18
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size336 MB40 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperArab Bank PLCPalestine Monetary Authority "PMA"

Customer experience

Arabi

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

PMA

All ratings18 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

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

PMA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Arabi

No in-app purchases

None

PMA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arabi free?
Arabi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PMA free?
PMA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Arabi or PMA?
Arabi is rated higher. Arabi averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while PMA averages 3.3 from 18 ratings.
Do Arabi or PMA have ads?
Neither Arabi nor PMA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arabi or PMA?
Arabi ships an update every 5 weeks, and PMA every 6 months. Most recently, Arabi was updated on October 29, 2026 and PMA on October 24, 2026.

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