Metrobank App vs PBB Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metrobank App
Manage your finances, from deposits to credit cards, with a sleek and customizable mobile banking platform. Perform transactions, secure your cards, and schedule payments with ease.
- Lock credit card temporarily
- Make time deposit placements
- Authenticate transactions
- Send cash to remittance centers
- Order new checkbooks online
- Schedule bill payments
- Download eSOA
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Manage everything from deposits to credit cards in one app. Introducing the Metrobank App, the official Metrobank mobile banking platform. Sleek, new visuals Check out the app's fresh look and feel, available in both light and dark mode. Customizable Customize your dashboard so that you see everything you need at a single glance. New features On top of the app's must-have features, you can now do more with just a few taps: -Lock your credit card temporarily -Make a time deposit placement -Authenticate transactions with the Metrobank AppKey -Send cash to remittance centers for pick up -Order new checkbooks online -Schedule your payments to billers with eADA -Download the eSOA of your deposit accounts -Send money using your credit card via PayNow -Pay bills using your credit or prepaid card -Get cash installment via Cash2Go -Move your balance from other credit cards with Balance Transfer -Convert purchases to installments with Balance Conversion -Activate your new Metrobank credit card -Report and deactivate lost credit card — Coming soon There's more to be excited about. Metrobank is working on bringing these features to the app soon: -Pay merchants via QR -Get your own virtual credit card -Open a deposit account -Manage your Unit Investment Trust Fund (UITF) placements -Update your contact information Download the Metrobank App now and enjoy a seamless online banking experience anytime, anywhere.
PBB Mobile
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Stay connected to your accounts with ease. Philippine Business Bank mobile banking app allows you to access your account using your smartphone whether you are at home, at work, or on the go, our platform ensures that your financial information is always at your fingertips- - Balance Inquiry - Pay your bills - Transfer funds - Manage your Accounts - Other Services Discover a smarter way to bank with our mobile online banking solution. Join us today and take co0ntrol of your finances like never before. Making Things Happen... Today! PBB was incorporated as a Philippine corporation and registered with the SEC on January 28,1997 as Total Savings Bank, and was granted the authority to operate as a thrift bank under the MB Resolution No. 29 dated January 8, 1997. The BSP issued a Certificate of Authority on February 6, 1997. On December 16, 1997, the SEC approved the change of corporate name of the Bank to Philippine Business Bank (A Savings Bank), which the shareholders believe better reflects the Bank business thrust and focus.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Metrobank App at every 3 weeks against PBB Mobile's every 2 months. PBB Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Metrobank App ships an update every 3 weeks, PBB Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metrobank App | PBB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.9 (193 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 193 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company | Philippine Business Bank |
Bugs and requests
Metrobank App
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cannot enroll/activate accounts
- Accounts disappearing from dashboard
- Transactions failing without explanation
- Inability to view transaction history
Requested features
5 requests- Add cardless withdrawal option
- Improve transaction history details
- Allow easier device migration
- Provide more payment options
- Enable biometric login consistently
PBB Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Metrobank App
No in-app purchases
PBB Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Metrobank App free?
Is PBB Mobile free?
Do Metrobank App or PBB Mobile have ads?
Which is updated more often, Metrobank App or PBB Mobile?
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