myNCDMV vs SECU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Vehicle registration renewal
- Vehicle property tax payment
- Order duplicate registration
- Order specialized plates
- Conversational chatbot assistance
- Secure payment processing
- Renewal notifications
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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
SECU
Manage your finances on the go with this mobile banking app. View account balances, pay bills, transfer funds, and deposit checks securely. It also allows you to manage your cards and communicate with the institution through secure messaging.
- View account balances and transactions
- Lock/unlock debit cards
- Schedule and manage bill payments
- Transfer funds between accounts
- Deposit checks via mobile
- Request loan advances
- Secure messaging
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SECU Digital Banking Manage your accounts anytime, anywhere. Designed with our members in mind, our new Member Access experience makes it easier than ever to manage your finances securely and conveniently from your mobile device. With the SECU mobile app, you can: • View account balances and transaction history • Transfer money between accounts • Deposit checks using Mobile Deposit • Pay bills and manage payees • Send and receive secure messages • Set up account alerts and notifications • Manage debit and credit cards • Locate branches and ATMs • Update contact information • Create and manage budgets and savings goals • Access enhanced security features, including biometric login (supported devices) Secure and Convenient Your security is our priority. The app uses advanced encryption and authentication tools to help protect your financial information. Getting Started Enroll or sign in using your current member access credentials. Contact Us Visit www.ncsecu.org for more information. Send feedback and suggestions to appfeedback@ncsecu.org
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SECU at 65% against myNCDMV's 12%. SECU also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.9) and ratings volume (276K vs 762). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SECU holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SECU has 276K ratings behind it against 762, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of myNCDMV's written reviews are positive against 65% of SECU's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myNCDMV | SECU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (762 ratings) | 4.9 (276K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 12.4% of reviews | 64.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 762 | 276K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TRANSPORTATION, NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF | North Carolina State Employees' Credit Union |
Customer experience
myNCDMV
SECU
User reviews
myNCDMV
From 762 App Store ratingsWhat 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
SECU
From 276K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Efficient mobile banking features
- 🔒 Secure transactions
- 💡 Convenient mobile check deposit
- 👍 Helpful and friendly customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 Unreliable mobile deposit
- 🐛 Inconsistent transaction history display
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of advanced features (notes, recurring transfers)
Bugs and requests
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
SECU
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen issues causing lockouts
- Mobile deposit not recognizing check orientation
- Inconsistent app performance after iOS updates
Requested features
4 requests- Add notes/memos to transactions
- Enable recurring transfers between accounts
- Implement true landscape mode for tablets
- Improve email/text alert options
In-app purchases
myNCDMV
No in-app purchases
SECU
No in-app purchases
