Cardless vs X1 Card
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cardless
Access credit cards from popular brands directly on your phone. View balances, transactions, and rewards, and make payments with enhanced security and transparency. Receive real-time notifications for account activity.
- Mobile credit card access
- View balance and transactions
- Redeem rewards
- Make payments
- Biometric security
- Transaction notifications
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The Cardless App provides mobile access to credit cards from your favorite brands. View your balance and transactions, redeem rewards, and make payments, all with more transparency than traditional banks. SECURITY & TRANSPARENCY Your information's security is our number one priority. Set up biometrics to view your card number and other sensitive data in-app and get notifications whenever your credit card is used, so that you always know what's going on with your account.
X1 Card
This app provides a digital interface for a smart credit card, offering features like transaction viewing, spending control with virtual cards, and rewards for purchases. It aims to offer higher credit limits and a premium card experience for a new generation of consumers.
- View transactions, balance, and limit
- Create virtual cards for spending control
- Earn up to 5X points on purchases
- Earn up to 10X points via in-app shopping
- Stainless steel card construction
- Higher credit limits
- No annual, foreign transaction, or late fees
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To apply for X1 Card, please visit x1.co. X1 Card The smartest credit card ever made. Designed for a new generation of cardholders, X1 Card embodies a new category of credit card. - 17g of pure stainless steel - Higher credit limits - Points on every single purchase - No annual fee - No foreign transaction fee - No late fee X1 App The technology powering X1's smart features. - View your transactions balance and limit at a glance - Take control of your spending with virtual cards - Earn up to 5X Points on every dollar spent with boosts - Earn up to 10X Points when you shop in the app Cardholder Support Please contact support within the app, and we'll respond as soon as possible. Disclosures X1 is a financial technology company, not a bank. X1 Card is issued by Coastal Community Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. Individual credit limits will vary by applicant and are subject to credit approval and underwriting. We cannot guarantee any specific credit limit, but most approved applicants receive a limit higher than their current average line.
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Verdict
Cardless and X1 Card both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Cardless's written reviews are positive against 50% of X1 Card's. X1 Card's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 — 4.9 for Cardless against 4.9 for X1 Card. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.5K and 12K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Cardless's written reviews are positive against 50% of X1 Card's.
Cardless ships an update every 3 weeks, X1 Card every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Cardless | X1 Card |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (9.5K ratings) | 4.9 (12K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews — better | 50.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9.5K | 12K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cardless, Inc. | Robinhood Markets, Inc. |
Customer experience
Cardless
X1 Card
User reviews
Cardless
From 9.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and easy to navigate
- 👍 Convenient and user-friendly
- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 👍 Secure payment method
- 👍 Smooth and intuitive UI
Room to improve
- 🐛 Account freezing issues
- 🐛 Payment processing problems
- 🐛 Declined transactions
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns with Plaid integration
- 🔒 Lack of direct bank account integration
X1 Card
From 12K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth and easy application process
- 🔒 Robust security features like virtual cards
- 👍 Sleek and user-friendly app
- 💡 Innovative features like weekly reward boosts
- 👍 Excellent customer service and support
Room to improve
- 🐛 Account freezes and fraud flags causing issues
- 💰 Concerns over changing reward structure and policies
- 🔒 Privacy issues with account monitoring
- 🔋 Buggy app performance and crashes
Bugs and requests
Cardless
Reported bugs
2 issues- Add to wallet feature not working
- Login issues with Face ID on newer devices
Requested features
2 requests- Connect with Qatar Airways loyalty program
- Improve rewards program and redemption options
X1 Card
Reported bugs
2 issues- Recurring payment issues and reversals
- Inconsistent account access and login problems
Requested features
4 requests- CSV download for transactions
- Ability to change billing cycle
- Support for additional card users
- Expansion of partner merchants for rewards
In-app purchases
Cardless
No in-app purchases
X1 Card
No in-app purchases
