Comparison

IBC Card Controls vs Security Service Mobile

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

Head to head
About

IBC Card Controls

Take full control of your debit card with this app. Easily turn your card on or off, set spending limits, restrict transactions by merchant or location, and receive instant alerts for every purchase.

Highlights
  • Turn card on/off
  • Set spending limits
  • Merchant controls
  • Location controls
  • Transaction alerts
Features
Read full description

IBC controls allows you to manage your IBC Debit. You can turn your card OFF or your card ON, add spending controls by amount, add merchant or location controls and receive immediate transaction alerts.

About

Security Service Mobile

Manage your bank accounts securely from your mobile device. View balances, transfer funds, deposit checks, and pay bills with ease. Access helpful resources like branch locators and credit score information.

Highlights
  • View account balances and transactions
  • Transfer money between accounts
  • Deposit checks via mobile
  • Schedule and pay bills
  • Freeze/unfreeze debit and credit cards
  • Set up account alerts
  • Find branches and ATMs
Features
Read full description

Bank anywhere with Security Service Mobile. View your balance, transfer money, deposit checks, and pay bills in a few simple steps. It’s an easy, secure way to manage your accounts. Manage Your Accounts • View balances and transactions • Transfer money • Deposit checks • Set up alerts • Debit and credit card freeze/unfreeze • Set up a travel notice Make Payments & Transfers • Schedule, edit, or cancel payments with Bill Pay • Transfer money between your accounts • Set up credit card autopay • Send and receive money with Zelle® Helpful Resources • Branch and ATM locator • Direct access to your Power Protected Checking benefits • ID Monitoring access* • Credit score access* • Mobile phone claim access* *Power Protected Checking account holders only. Federally insured by NCUA. Standard data and text messaging rates may apply. Alerts are based upon the settings you establish. Mobile check deposit is subject to eligibility and qualification requirements. Most alerts are provided real-time, but some may not trigger an immediate alert. Security Service is not responsible for an alert not being sent or received. Standard data and text messaging rates may apply. Copyright © Security Service Federal Credit Union. All rights reserved. Zelle® and the Zelle® related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.

Screenshots

IBC Card Controls4 screens
Security Service Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

IBC Card Controls and Security Service Mobile both sit at 2.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 25% of IBC Card Controls's written reviews are positive against 7% of Security Service Mobile's. Security Service Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 153). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.5 for IBC Card Controls against 2.6 for Security Service Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Security Service Mobile has 1.2K ratings behind it against 153, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of IBC Card Controls's written reviews are positive against 7% of Security Service Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IBC Card Controls ships an update every 8 months, Security Service Mobile every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IBC Card Controls versus Security Service Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIBC Card ControlsSecurity Service Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (153 ratings)2.6 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.6% of reviews — better7.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1531.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInternational Bancshares CorporationSecurity Service Federal Credit Union

Customer experience

IBC Card Controls

All ratings151 ratings
Positive34.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative62.3%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive24.6%
Neutral3.5%
Negative71.9%

Security Service Mobile

All ratings1,167 ratings
Positive36.1%
Neutral5.7%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews205 reviews
Positive7.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative84.4%

User reviews

IBC Card Controls

From 153 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✅ Real-time transaction alerts
  • ✅ Card on/off functionality
  • ✅ Fraud prevention tool
  • ✅ Monitors debit card usage
  • ✅ Granular card controls

Room to improve

  • ❌ Frequent login issues
  • ❌ Password reset problems
  • ❌ App crashes/server errors
  • ❌ Inability to delete old cards
  • ❌ Separate app redundancy

Security Service Mobile

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works great
  • 🚀 Seamless and intuitive
  • 💡 Awesome mobile deposit feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Constant login issues
  • 🐛 Unreliable and frequently crashes
  • 🐛 Slow and unresponsive
  • 🐛 Buggy after updates
  • 🐛 Cannot log in or access accounts

Bugs and requests

IBC Card Controls

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Cannot log in
  • Password reset not working
  • App crashes or shows server error
  • Randomly logs out users
  • Transaction history not showing or disappearing
Show 5 more
  • Cannot delete inactive cards
  • App says to update but no update available
  • Cannot establish connection outside US
  • Cannot copy-paste into login fields
  • New card not showing, only old card

Requested features

5 requests
  • Integrate into main banking app
  • Allow same login as main app
  • Add option to delete inactive cards
  • Allow password manager integration/copy-paste
  • Add option to remove/change cards in 'Manage Portfolio'

Security Service Mobile

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Face ID/biometrics not working consistently
  • Delayed or missing transaction updates
  • Incorrect account balances shown
  • Mobile check deposit not functioning properly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to transfer between family member accounts
  • Improve transaction details and history
  • Better organization and customization of accounts
  • Streamline login and authentication process
Show 1 more
  • Improve mobile check deposit functionality

In-app purchases

None

IBC Card Controls

No in-app purchases

None

Security Service Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IBC Card Controls free?
IBC Card Controls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Security Service Mobile free?
Security Service Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IBC Card Controls or Security Service Mobile?
Security Service Mobile is rated higher. IBC Card Controls averages 2.5 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while Security Service Mobile averages 2.6 from 1.2K ratings.
Do IBC Card Controls or Security Service Mobile have ads?
Neither IBC Card Controls nor Security Service Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IBC Card Controls or Security Service Mobile?
IBC Card Controls ships an update every 8 months, and Security Service Mobile every 3 months. Most recently, IBC Card Controls was updated on October 24, 2026 and Security Service Mobile on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons