Comparison

EI + vs iVestor

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

Head to head
About

EI +

This mobile banking application offers advanced technology and an improved user experience for both new and existing clients. It provides a streamlined way to manage your finances on the go.

Highlights
  • Advanced technology integration
  • Enhanced user experience
  • Manage finances on the go
  • For existing and new clients
Features
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Emirates Islamic's newest mobile banking offering brings the latest in technology, and enhanced user experience to our existing and new clients.

About

iVestor

Manage and grow your finances with a comprehensive platform for trading, tracking investments, and subscribing to IPOs. Features include personalized watchlists, virtual cards for spending management, and tools to create savings goals.

Highlights
  • Trade DFM securities
  • Subscribe to IPOs
  • Personalized watchlists
  • Virtual cards for spending
  • Create savings goals
  • Track portfolio performance
Features
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The iVestor app empowers you to manage and grow your finances in a more accessible and efficient way. Discover a range of powerful features that allow you to trade, track, and invest—all in one place. Explore our range of features:

Trading:
Trade DFM securities directly through the iVestor app with no extra platforms needed. Futures Trading: Access Futures trading on iVestor with up to 5x leverage in a single trade, powered by trusted partners BHM Capital and xCube. 
IPO Subscription: 
Invest early by subscribing to new IPOs at the ground price, with the option to increase your allocation. IPO Subscription Upgrade: Invest a higher amount in a company’s IPO which can result in higher subscription allocation. AI Feature: Get simplified summaries of key financial indicators, helping you make informed decisions faster. Personalised Watchlist: Track your favourite companies and stay updated on market movements in real time. Portfolio overview: Monitor your holdings, market value, and performance—all in one clear view. 
Virtual cards:
 Track and manage spending with virtual cards. Choose your skin and modify the security settings on each one to limit spending by categories or countries. Apply for up to two free virtual cards. 
Track spending: 
View card balances and transaction history in your home feed to stay on track with your spending. 
Top-up flexibly: 
Add money instantly to your iVestor card however you would like: Bank Transfers and ATM/CDM.
 Create saving goals: Set saving goals and automate contributions through recurring transfers, round-ups, or dividends. 
Start young: 
Give your children their own card and help them build smart financial habits early on. We have more features coming soon, so turn on automatic updates to be among the first to use them!

Screenshots

EI +4 screens
iVestor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EI + at 4.7 against iVestor's 3.5. EI + also leads on ratings volume (4.6K vs 6) and review sentiment (55% vs 33%). iVestor's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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

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

EI + holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EI + has 4.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of EI +'s written reviews are positive against 33% of iVestor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EI + ships an update every 10 days, iVestor every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
EI + versus iVestor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEI +iVestor
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.6K ratings) — better3.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings4.6K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size685 MB273 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmirates Islamic Bank P.J.S.CDubai Financial Market, PJSC

Customer experience

EI +

All ratings4,550 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews242 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative40.9%

iVestor

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

EI +

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Credit card balance and transactions not updating
  • Can't access credit card details
  • Lost all beneficiary accounts and historical data
  • Unable to transfer money, international transfers not working
  • Forced to re-enter all account details and beneficiaries

Requested features

5 requests
  • Increase credit card limit
  • Provide a link to relationship manager
  • Add more communication options
  • Improve customer service and response time
  • Restore old app features and functionality

iVestor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EI +

No in-app purchases

None

iVestor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EI + free?
EI + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iVestor free?
iVestor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EI + or iVestor?
EI + is rated higher. EI + averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while iVestor averages 3.5 from 6 ratings.
Do EI + or iVestor have ads?
Neither EI + nor iVestor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EI + or iVestor?
EI + ships an update every 10 days, and iVestor every 9 days. Most recently, EI + was updated on October 19, 2026 and iVestor on October 15, 2026.

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