Comparison

MAJORITY vs Extra

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

Head to head
About

MAJORITY

Manage your money with a mobile banking app designed for internationals. Open an FDIC-insured account and get a Visa debit card with just a passport. Send money abroad, top up phones, and make international calls at competitive rates.

Highlights
  • FDIC-insured account
  • Visa debit card with cashback
  • International money transfers
  • Fee-free mobile top-ups
  • Free international calls
  • Mobile plans
  • Deposit checks in-app
Features
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No SSN required. Open an FDIC-insured account and get a Visa® debit card with just your passport or government-issued ID. Then do more with your money: send money home, build credit, top up phones, and call family. MAJORITY is the mobile banking app built for internationals in the US. Why members choose MAJORITY Open a US account with no SSN, just a passport or ID FDIC-insured account through Axiom Bank, N.A. with no minimum deposit Visa debit card with cashback, works everywhere Visa is accepted No foreign transaction fees Send money home at competitive exchange rates Build credit with the MAJORITY Visa® Secured Credit Card Get paid up to 2 days early with direct deposit Deposit checks right in the app Mobile top-ups to family back home International calling to 20+ countries Support in English and Spanish Send money home Send money at competitive exchange rates with secure delivery by bank transfer, cash pickup, or mobile wallet, whichever your family prefers. Build credit Build your credit history with the MAJORITY Visa® Secured Credit Card. No SSN and no credit history required to apply. Pay on time and use your Credit Boosts to raise your credit limit over time. Your activity is reported to the major credit bureaus, so responsible use can help you build credit. Try MAJORITY free for 30 days, then keep every benefit for $6.99/month. For more information, including our Privacy Policy, visit https://majority.com. The MAJORITY app facilitates banking services through, and the MAJORITY Visa® debit card is issued by, Axiom Bank, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. The funds deposited in the account held at Axiom Bank, N.A., Member FDIC, are FDIC-insured on a pass-through basis up to $250,000 per depositor in the event Axiom fails and subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions. Non-deposit products and services such as money transfers and telecom services are not FDIC-insured. The MAJORITY Visa® Secured Credit Card is issued by WebBank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Since your credit history is reported to major credit bureaus, it can help build/rebuild your credit if used responsibly. Other factors, such as late payments or delinquencies with your other accounts or loans, may adversely impact your credit. There is no guarantee regarding any impact on your credit score. Boost amount (i.e., the amount of the credit line increase) is up to 5% of the monthly on-time payment of at least the minimum payment due and is subject to other terms and conditions, including but not limited to an ability to repay check and a monthly cap in the credit card agreement. Qualification for the MAJORITY Visa® Credit Card is based on meeting eligibility requirements, including income and expense requirements, having a Majority account in good standing, and establishment of a security interest. Criteria are subject to change. Eligibility to access the remote check deposit feature in the MAJORITY App will be determined at the discretion of Majority and its partners based on a variety of risk-based factors. Early access to direct deposit funds depends on the timing of the submission of the payment file from the payer. We generally make these funds available on the day the payment file is received, which may be up to 2 days earlier than the scheduled payment date. MAJORITY, PO Box 370356, Miami, FL 33137 © 2026 MAJORITY USA, LLC. All rights reserved.

About

Extra

Build credit history without a traditional credit card. This debit card helps you track spending, earn rewards, and report payments to credit bureaus. Apply quickly with no credit check required.

Highlights
  • Build credit without a credit card
  • Earn reward points on purchases
  • No credit check required for application
  • Track purchases and spending
  • Exclusive app content and giveaways
  • Easy card management
Features
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Your best life starts with better credit. Swipe the Extra Debit Card daily to help track your purchases, build credit*, and earn reward points* on every purchase. • Less than 15 minute to apply ▪ No credit check required ▪ Earn up to 1% back in reward points* ▪ Get the best looking debit card ever ▪ Check out our plans and apply online on our website. HOW IT WORKS ▪ Sign up by connecting your bank account* and get a spending limit based on your bank balance* with no credit check. ▪ When you swipe your Extra Debit Card, we spot you for that purchase and automatically pay ourselves back. ▪ At the end of the month, we total up all of your transactions and report them to credit bureaus as credit-worthy payments. DOWNLOAD THE NEW AND IMPROVED APP You'll unlock: ▪ Exclusive content to help you make sense of credit ▪ Access to the Rewards Store ▪ Giveaways for MacBooks, PS5s, gas cards, and more. ▪ Easy card management ▪ More FOMO-inducing features coming soon BETTER CREDIT CAN HELP YOU ▪ Qualify for an apartment ▪ Buy a home ▪ Get a better interest rate on a car **Pricing and rewards availability will vary depending on plan and term selected. *Impact on your credit score may vary depending on your use. Extra is required to report both on time and late payments, which may negatively impact your credit score. Advertised credit claims are typical results for customers who use Extra as recommended and are based on a study using data from Experian. To learn more, visit extra.app/study. ¹The Aligned Company d/b/a Extra ("Extra") is a technology company, not a bank. The Extra Debit Card is issued by Evolve Bank & Trust or Patriot Bank N.A. (Member FDIC), pursuant to a license by Mastercard International. Line of credit provided by Lead Bank. This Card can be used everywhere Debit Mastercard is accepted. Rewards points only available with rewards plan. Membership fees apply. Please refer to our Terms of Service and Cardholder Agreement for additional details. ²Increases or specific changes to your credit score are not guaranteed. Extra is responsible for credit reporting and reports on time and late payments, which may impact a credit bureau's determination of your credit score either positively or negatively. Credit scores are independently determined by credit bureaus based on a number of factors, including your other financial transactions. Extra reports to Experian® and Equifax®. Extra and related services will not remove negative credit history from your credit report. ³To transact with your Extra Debit Card, you must have an active, Plaid-compatible bank account linked to Extra's services ("Partner Account"). If your Partner Account is disconnected from Extra services for any reason, you will not be able to use your Extra Debit Card. Within 30 days of the date of each transaction made using your Extra Debit Card, Extra will initiate one or more ACH debits to deduct equivalent funds from your Partner Account. These ACH debits typically deduct funds from your Partner Account within 2 to 3 business days after initiation by Extra or 14 days after your transaction depending on repayment program selected. This communication is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. THIS IS A LOAN SOLICITATION ONLY. THE ALIGNED COMPANY IS NOT THE LENDER. INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE SHARED WITH ONE OR MORE THIRD PARTIES IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR LOAN INQUIRY. THE LENDER MAY NOT BE SUBJECT TO ALL VERMONT LENDING LAWS. THE LENDER MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL LENDING LAWS.

Screenshots

MAJORITY4 screens
Extra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MAJORITY at none against Extra's shown. MAJORITY also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (77% vs 62%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MAJORITY holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MAJORITY has 84K ratings behind it against 9.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of MAJORITY's written reviews are positive against 62% of Extra's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MAJORITY ships an update fortnightly, Extra monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MAJORITY versus Extra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAJORITYExtra
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (84K ratings) — better4.6 (9.5K ratings)
Positive reviews77.4% of reviews — better62.4% of reviews
Number of ratings84K — better9.5K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size208 MB90 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMajority USA, LLCThe Aligned Company

Customer experience

MAJORITY

All ratings83,833 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews940 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative19.9%

Extra

All ratings9,490 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews157 reviews
Positive62.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative34.4%

User reviews

MAJORITY

From 84K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💳 Good banking services
  • 🌍 Helpful for migrants
  • 💸 Affordable international money transfers
  • 📞 Free international calling

Room to improve

  • 🔒 Security and fraud issues
  • 🤖 Poor customer service
  • 💰 Unexpected fees and charges
  • 🔄 Difficulty withdrawing or transferring money
  • 🐛 App bugs and glitches

Extra

From 9.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Game changer for building credit
  • 👍 Friendly and helpful customer support
  • 💡 Informative financial education videos
  • 🚀 Seamless and convenient credit building
  • 👍 Great for budgeting and money management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent bank account syncing and balance updates
  • 🔒 Concerns about security and fraud protection
  • 🔒 Inability to cancel subscription easily
  • 🔒 Unauthorized changes made to accounts

Bugs and requests

MAJORITY

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Incorrect transaction details

Requested features

4 requests
  • Expand international money transfer capabilities
  • Improve account closure and withdrawal process
  • Enhance security measures
  • Provide better customer support

Extra

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Rewards page bugs and issues
  • Inconsistent spend power limits and increases

Requested features

3 requests
  • Reporting to all three major credit bureaus
  • Ability to cash out reward points
  • Faster bank account syncing and balance updates

In-app purchases

None

MAJORITY

No in-app purchases

None

Extra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MAJORITY free?
MAJORITY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Extra free?
Extra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MAJORITY or Extra?
MAJORITY is rated higher. MAJORITY averages 4.9 out of 5 from 84K ratings, while Extra averages 4.6 from 9.5K ratings.
Do MAJORITY or Extra have ads?
Extra shows ads; MAJORITY does not.
Which is updated more often, MAJORITY or Extra?
MAJORITY ships an update fortnightly, and Extra monthly. Most recently, MAJORITY was updated on September 27, 2026 and Extra on September 22, 2026.

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