DKB vs Postbank
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DKB
Manage your finances with ease. Perform transfers, pay with digital wallets, and track investments on the go. Customize your accounts and cards, and update your personal information securely within the app.
- Transfers and standing orders
- Apple & Google Pay integration
- Customizable account and card naming
- Visa card management and temporary blocking
- Investment tracking and trading
- Personal data updates
- Two-factor authentication for payments
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Entdecke die DKB-App, die dein Banking einfacher, unkomplizierter und bequemer macht. So vereinfacht die DKB-App dein Banking: - Überweisungen & Daueraufträge – mit wenigen Klicks oder per Fotoüberweisung. - Mit Apple & Google Pay bezahlst du jederzeit schnell & unkompliziert. - Deine Konten, deine Karten, deine Namen! Für einen noch besseren Überblick deiner Konten & Karten kannst du sie individuell benennen. - Entscheide, wo und wie du deine Visa Karten einsetzt. Karte verlegt? Dann kannst du sie schnell und unkompliziert temporär sperren. - Geld anlegen & Chancen nutzen – behalte jederzeit deine Investments im Blick und kaufe oder verkaufe Wertpapiere ganz einfach von unterwegs. - Neue Nummer oder neue E-Mail? Ändere deine Daten bequem & unkompliziert in der App. Deine Sicherheit ist unsere Priorität: - Bestätige zur Sicherheit deine Online-Kartenzahlungen mit einer Zwei-Faktor-Authentifizierung. - Push-Nachrichten für deine Kartenumsätze. - Fingerabdruck, Gesichtserkennung oder App-PIN sorgen für einen bequemen & sicheren Login. - Zu deiner Sicherheit wirst du bei Inaktivität aus der App ausgeloggt. Du willst mehr erfahren? Alle Infos zur DKB-App gibt es unter https://bank.dkb.de/privatkunden/girokonto/banking-app Du hast noch kein Konto bei der DKB? Eröffne jetzt ganz einfach dein Girokonto auf dkb.de oder über die App.
Postbank
Manage your finances with ease. Open accounts, track transactions, make real-time transfers, and handle credit cards. Securely authorize payments and explore investment options. Offers a simplified view for clarity.
- Account opening
- Real-time transfers
- Credit card management
- Mobile payments
- Investment trading
- Financial analysis
- Simple mode
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ACCOUNT OPENING Open your current account directly within the app. Your account is active and ready to use in just a few minutes. BALANCES AND TRANSACTIONS You always stay on top of your current account balance and all account transactions. TRANSFERS Transfer money (in real time) - also via QR code or photo transfer. Manage your standing orders and quickly set up a scheduled transfer. And the best part: authorize your transactions securely directly in the app with BestSign. SECURITY Set up your BestSign security procedure directly within the app. It’s secure and convenient. MANAGE CREDIT CARDS Stay updated on sales, receive push notifications, view card details, customize card settings, or temporarily block your card all within the app. MOBILE PAYMENTS Store credit card or virtual card with Google Pay (free of charge) and pay via smartphone or smartwatch. CASH Find a way to get cash quickly. INVEST Trade your securities on the go and always keep an eye on your portfolio. ANALYZE FINANCES Learn more about income and expenses. Get a better overview of transactions through categorized revenue. SERVICES Manage everything related to your banking within the app - from changing your address to making an appointment. PRODUCTS Be inspired by the broad range of our products. SIMPLE MODE More focus, less distraction. With Simple Mode, you can enjoy the same secure banking experience in a simplified view that keeps things clear and easy.
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Verdict
DKB and Postbank both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Postbank's written reviews are positive against 36% of DKB's. DKB's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for DKB against 4.7 for Postbank. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 629 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of DKB's written reviews are positive against 63% of Postbank's.
DKB ships an update monthly, Postbank every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DKB | Postbank |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.4K ratings) | 4.7 (629 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | 62.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 629 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 262 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deutsche Kreditbank AG | Postbank - eine Niederlassung der DB Privat- und Firmenkundenbank AG |
Customer experience
DKB
Postbank
User reviews
DKB
From 1.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Clean and simple app design
- 🚀 Works fine after changing to German phone number
- 🚀 Toller Start der neuen App
Room to improve
- 🐛 Funktioniert nur einmal, dann Fehlermeldung
- 🐛 Kann keine internationale Nummer hinterlegen
- 🐛 App stürzt ab bei Einrichtung von Apple Pay oder Wunschpin
- 🐛 Keine Kontoauszüge zum Herunterladen
- 🐛 Überweisung kann nicht abgefragt werden
Postbank
From 629 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast biometric login and streamlined authentication
- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 💳 Easy money transfers and basic transactions
- 🔒 Secure access with biometric features
- ✨ Recent improvements to app stability and usability
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes when viewing transactions
- 😤 Overly complex setup and activation process
- 📉 Significant loss of features compared to previous version
- 🔄 Requires switching between multiple apps (BestSign and Postbank)
- 📱 Poor responsive design on smaller smartphones
Bugs and requests
DKB
Reported bugs
6 issues- SMS kommt nicht an für internationale Nummer
- App funktioniert nur einmal, dann Fehlermeldung
- Überweisung kann nicht abgeschickt werden
- Visa Secure funktioniert nicht
- Gerät wird nicht erkannt, muss App neu installieren
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- iPhone 14 Pro Max wird nicht unterstützt
Requested features
4 requests- Möglichkeit Daueraufträge zu ändern oder einzurichten
- Einsicht in Dokumente (Steuerbescheinigung etc)
- Finanzstatus Übersicht (Depotübersicht)
- Unterstützung für internationale Telefonnummern
Postbank
Reported bugs
8 issues- App crashes when accessing transaction history
- Setup fails with 'no internet access' error despite connectivity
- QR code scanning impossible during phone activation
- Remember Postbank ID function not working
- Password change function broken
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- Logout button hidden below screen edge
- Contact list display issues on smaller devices
- Real-time transfer functionality disabled
Requested features
10 requests- Transaction notifications (push or email)
- QR code scanning for transfers
- Online mailbox/Posteingang functionality
- Bank statements and account information access
- Real-time transfer capability
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- Template creation and management
- Financial management tools
- Single unified app (eliminate need for BestSign app)
- Better contact display and management
- Account information and interest rate details
In-app purchases
DKB
No in-app purchases
Postbank
No in-app purchases
