CSOB SmartToken vs Čítačka RB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CSOB SmartToken
This secure mobile application allows clients to electronically sign transactions and log into digital banking services. It offers multiple activation methods, including biometric verification and contact center support. Optional permissions enhance convenience, and while an internet connection is needed for activation, it can function offline.
- Electronic transaction signing
- Digital banking login
- Biometric activation
- Cross-device activation transfer
- Optional permission grants
- Offline functionality after activation
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At CSOB, we believe that managing your finances should be convenient, modern, and secure at the same time. That is why we bring you the ČSOB SmartToken mobile application, designed for secure login and authorization of operations in the bank’s digital services. With the application, you can easily and securely: • confirm payments and other active operations • log in to electronic banking • authorize online card payments (3D Secure) • activate the ČSOB SmartBanking application After activation, the application also works offline, without an internet connection – depending on the type of operation, you can confirm it directly in the app or by scanning a QR code and entering an authorization code. After installation, the app will guide you through the activation in just a few steps. You can choose from several modern and secure activation methods: • activation using an identity document • identity verification using facial biometrics • transfer of activation from an old device to a new one via QR code • activation via the ČSOB info line For new clients, the process is even simpler – thanks to new technology, the application can process the provided data and complete the activation conveniently, without duplicate identity verification. For security reasons, this application is not supported on unofficially modified operating systems and devices. Biometric authentication is supported only on selected devices and for selected types of transactions. ©2020 CSOB Slovakia
Čítačka RB
This application allows Raiffeisen Bank clients to confirm operations in their Internet banking. It supports activation via ID card scanning, in-person visits, or phone, and offers offline usage after initial setup. Users can set a login password and fingerprint for enhanced security and convenience.
- Confirm Internet banking operations
- Activate via ID card scan
- Offline usage supported
- Set login password
- Fingerprint login option
- Requires iOS 14.0+
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The Reader application is intended for clients of Raiffeisen Bank. It serves to confirm operations in Internet banking of Raiffeisen banka. Complete information as well as the scope and terms of use of the Reader can be found at www.raiffeisen.sk. - By scanning the face and ID card directly in the Reader application. For activation, it is necessary to have the client number, a valid SR ID card and an SMS code sent to the phone number registered in the bank. - In person at the branch. - By phone via Infolink. The Reader requires an Internet connection for activation and updating. Subsequently, it can also be used offline. During activation, the Reader prompts the user to set a login password and to set a fingerprint for more convenient login. The current version of the Reader application is available for devices with the iOS 14.0 operating system and higher.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CSOB SmartToken at 4.8 against Čítačka RB's 3.7. CSOB SmartToken also leads on ratings volume (123 vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CSOB SmartToken holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CSOB SmartToken has 123 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
CSOB SmartToken ships an update every 2 months, Čítačka RB every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CSOB SmartToken | Čítačka RB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (123 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 123 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Československá obchodná banka | Tatra banka, a.s. |
Customer experience
CSOB SmartToken
Čítačka RB
In-app purchases
CSOB SmartToken
No in-app purchases
Čítačka RB
No in-app purchases
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