Comparison

eBOS Mobile vs Metro Bank Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

eBOS Mobile

Access your Bank of Sharjah accounts securely and conveniently on the go. Check balances, make transfers, manage cards, and track expenses with an intuitive interface. Enjoy a new banking experience with features like biometric login and a global payment center.

Highlights
  • Biometric login (face/fingerprint)
  • Consolidated account view
  • Global money transfers
  • Card management (activate/block)
  • Expense tracking
  • Branch/ATM locator
  • Currency converter
Features
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The eBOS Mobile App is a fast, easy and secure way to access your Bank of Sharjah accounts anytime, anywhere. It allows you to check your account balances and perform transfers together with other various services in a quick and easy manner. Login using your existing eBOS credentials or register on www.bankofsharjah.com and enjoy a new banking experience. Features: • Biometrics authentication to log in faster through face or fingerprint recognition • Consolidated view of all your accounts, deposits, financing, and cards • Easy navigation • A rich Payment Centre where you can manage beneficiaries and make payments • Easy transfer of money around the world • Up-to-the-minute information on accounts, loans, deposits etc. • View, Search and Filter transactions history and drill down to view individual transactions details • Easily activate, block and un-block your debit card • Check Exchange rates quickly through “CURRENCY CONVERTOR” • Locate your nearest branch or ATM and much more • View any grouped accounts that you may have access to, using “Related Accounts” • Track your daily and monthly expenses and manage your finances with ”My Money”

About

Metro Bank Authenticator

This app provides a secure and convenient way for Metro Bank Business customers to authenticate online banking actions. It replaces the need for a physical security device, allowing for quick verification of logins, payments, and account changes directly from your mobile.

Highlights
  • Authenticate online banking actions
  • Secure login verification
  • Approve new payment setups
  • Confirm account changes
  • Replaces physical security devices
  • Convenient mobile authentication
Features
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We believe that people come first, and that everyone deserves a great experience every step of the way – whether it’s on our app, online or face to face. We’re here to make your life (and your banking) easier, which is why we’ve created our Authenticator app for our Metro Bank Business customers. Need some help? Our Local Business Managers and Relationship Managers are on hand to support you and your business. Features: You can use this app to authenticate certain actions on your Metro Bank Business online banking, like logging in, setting up new payments, or making changes to your account. It only takes a few taps – and there’s no need to worry about finding your physical security device. Metro Bank’s Authenticator app is available for customers registered for Commercial Online Banking and Business Online Plus. Standard data charges from your mobile service provider may apply. Help and support: If you experience any issues downloading or registering the Metro Bank Authenticator app, please visit us in store or call us on 0345 08 08 500. Metro Bank PLC. Registered in England and Wales. Company number: 6419578. Registered office: One Southampton Row, London, WC1B 5HA. We are authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Metro Bank PLC is an independent UK Bank - it is not affiliated with any other bank or organisation (including the METRO newspaper or its publishers) anywhere in the world. "Metrobank" is the registered trademark of Metro Bank PLC. more

Screenshots

eBOS Mobile4 screens
Metro Bank Authenticator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: eBOS Mobile at 100% against Metro Bank Authenticator's 0%. eBOS Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). Metro Bank Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eBOS Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Metro Bank Authenticator every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on August 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
eBOS Mobile versus Metro Bank Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereBOS MobileMetro Bank Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size219 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBank of SharjahMetroBank

Customer experience

eBOS Mobile

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Metro Bank Authenticator

Written reviews19 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

eBOS Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Metro Bank Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eBOS Mobile free?
eBOS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metro Bank Authenticator free?
Metro Bank Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eBOS Mobile or Metro Bank Authenticator have ads?
Neither eBOS Mobile nor Metro Bank Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eBOS Mobile or Metro Bank Authenticator?
eBOS Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and Metro Bank Authenticator every 12 months. Most recently, eBOS Mobile was updated on August 29, 2026 and Metro Bank Authenticator on September 17, 2026.

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