Comparison

Bip vs Algbra

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

Head to head
About

Bip

This app offers cardless credit with no hidden fees, allowing users to manage their spending and finances easily. It provides features like spending caps, instant balance updates, and 24/7 support for a secure and controlled financial experience.

Highlights
  • Cardless credit access
  • Spending caps and control
  • Instant balance updates
  • No hidden fees
  • 24/7 in-app support
  • Boosted payment options
  • Safe and secure payments
Features
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This is cardless credit you control. Bip is the cardless credit app with absolutely no hidden fees. Experience the simplicity of Bip and join a growing community of people wanting to go cardless. Check your eligibility today to be a part of it. Smart finance and money management - here’s what you’ll get with Bip: Quick and simple setup - Check your eligibility (there’s no impact on your credit score), then apply and add Bip to Apple Pay and you’re good to go. If you’ve already checked your eligibility online, simply pick up your application in app to continue. Tap. Cap. Control - Set yourself Spending Caps, get instant balance updates and copy your Bip details from within the app to spend online. With no card, there’s less hanging around. No hidden fees - Just one interest rate. No annual charges, no late payment or over limit fees and nothing extra for using Bip abroad. 24/7 support - In-app messaging means that you’ll always have support to help you with any questions you may have. Need help setting your Spending Caps? Want general advice about your cardless credit? We’re on standby. Boosted Payments - See how much you could save yourself by paying more off each month. Use the in-app payment slider to compare boosted payments against your minimum. Safe and secure payments - Supported by Mastercard, Bip has the standard fraud prevention and purchase protections you’d get with a regular credit card. Apple Pay is both a safe and secure way of making contactless purchases, and just as easy as a plastic credit card. Decide how credit works for you – managing your credit has never been easier. Download today to get started! Representative 39.9% APR (variable). Starting credit limit from £250 to £1,200. Don’t forget: Failure to make payments on time or to stay within your credit limit may make obtaining credit in the future more expensive and difficult. Credit available only to UK residents aged 18 and over. Subject to status. Terms apply. The APR and credit limit applicable to your account will depend on our assessment of your application. Credit is provided by NewDay Ltd. NewDay Ltd and NewDay Cards Ltd are companies registered in England and Wales with registered numbers 7297722 and 4134880 respectively. They form part of the NewDay group of companies. The registered office for these companies is 7 Handyside Street, London, N1C 4DA. NewDay Ltd and NewDay Cards Ltd are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with numbers 690292 and 682417 respectively. NewDay Ltd is also authorised by the FCA under the Payment Services Regulation 2017 (ref no: 555318) for the provision of payment services. Bip is a trademark of NewDay Cards Ltd, which is used under license by NewDay Ltd.

About

Algbra

Manage your money with an ethical finance platform that prioritizes people and the planet. Open an account, handle multiple currencies, grow savings, and support causes, all while ensuring your funds are protected from harmful industries.

Highlights
  • Ethical Saver Cubes with competitive returns
  • Multi-currency accounts for holding, sending, and converting
  • Borderless accounts with IBANs for international transfers
  • Donate to trusted charities directly from the app
  • Track and offset your carbon footprint
  • Contactless and virtual debit cards
  • Biometric login for secure access
Features
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Algbra is the ethical finance platform designed to help you spend, save, and manage money in a way that puts people and the planet first. Open an account with ease, manage multiple currencies, grow your savings, and support causes that matter, all from within one app. Finance, made for humans. Your money should work for you without compromising your values. When we hold your money, we ensure that it’s protected from harmful industries such as arms, tobacco, fossil fuels, and gambling, helping to create a more responsible financial system. Ethical Saver Cubes Grow your savings while helping to support sustainable development globally. Create dedicated saving goals and earn competitive fixed returns in just a few taps. • Competitive returns • Choose fixed terms that suit you • Create multiple saving goals • FSCS protection up to £120,000 (T&Cs apply) • Sharia-compliant and Ethical One app. Multiple currencies Hold, send, receive, and convert money across currencies without juggling multiple apps. • Hold multiple currencies in one place • Send money to 20+ countries • Convert currencies with clear, competitive exchange rates Borderless accounts Open a UK account from wherever you call home. • Get an Algbra account with IBANs for GBP, USD, EUR and other supported currencies • Make international transfers • Enhanced fee-free allowances • Spend abroad with ease Algbra’s Borderless Account allows eligible customers to access UK financial services globally, making it easier to manage money internationally. T&Cs apply. Donate with a tap Support the causes that matter to you directly from the app. With Algbra Donations, you can make a difference in seconds. • Donate to trusted charities • Set up recurring or one-off donations 100% of your donation goes directly to the charity. Planet impact tracking Discover how your spending impacts the planet. Track your estimated carbon footprint and offset your impact to take meaningful steps towards a more sustainable world. Everything else you'd expect • Fast signup, no credit score impact • Contactless & virtual debit cards • Add to Apple Wallet • Instant top-ups via Open Banking • Spending analytics • Secure Biometric login (Face ID & fingerprint) Algbra FS UK Limited is authorised as an Electronic Money Institution by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) (FRN: 952360). Algbra FS UK Limited is registered in England and Wales (Company No. 12629086). Funds held in your Ethical Saver Cubes are protected by the FSCS up to £120,000. T&Cs apply. The Algbra card is issued pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated. Mastercard is a registered trademark and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated. IMPORTANT: This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as marketing or solicitation in jurisdictions where we are not licensed or authorised to operate.

Screenshots

Bip4 screens
Algbra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Algbra at 5.0 against Bip's 4.4. Algbra also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Bip's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Algbra holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Bip's written reviews are positive against 55% of Algbra's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bip ships an update weekly, Algbra every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bip versus Algbra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBipAlgbra
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)5.0 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews49.0% of reviews55.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings719 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB136 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNewDay LtdAlgbra FS UK Limited

Customer experience

Bip

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive49.0%
Neutral3.9%
Negative47.1%

Algbra

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Bip

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Algbra

Reported bugs

34 issues
  • App keeps telling to update even after update
  • Account frozen and restricted
  • Account blocked randomly
  • App crashing non-stop
  • Balance not showing
Show 29 more
  • Cube not showing
  • No transactions showing
  • Account closed on Christmas Eve
  • Account closed randomly
  • Account closed with money in it
  • Account closed without reason
  • Account closed while abroad
  • Money not returned within 28 days
  • Passport picture flare causing rejection
  • Card blocked randomly
  • Account on hold
  • Account blocked after wages paid in
  • Account blocked after receiving payment
  • Account blocked before Christmas
  • Account blocked after sending payslip and bank statement
  • Account closed without explanation
  • Account on hold with no explanation
  • Card declining
  • Account closed without reason given
  • Account closed with rent money in it
  • Account closed without valid reason
  • Account blocked each time making a transfer
  • Account blocked after receiving wages
  • Account blocked after sending documents
  • Account blocked after sending proof
  • Account blocked after sending ID/selfie
  • Account blocked after sending nominated account
  • Account blocked after sending bank transfers
  • Account blocked after receiving a payment over £50

Requested features

10 requests
  • Ability to delete bank contacts
  • Apple Pay
  • Debit card top ups
  • Subscription plan for cashback/credit score
  • Interest on balances
Show 5 more
  • Disposable cards
  • Savings Pots
  • Dark mode
  • Apply Pay
  • Option to update personal details

In-app purchases

None

Bip

No in-app purchases

None

Algbra

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bip free?
Bip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Algbra free?
Algbra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bip or Algbra?
Algbra is rated higher. Bip averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Algbra averages 5.0 from 19 ratings.
Do Bip or Algbra have ads?
Bip shows ads; Algbra does not.
Which is updated more often, Bip or Algbra?
Bip ships an update weekly, and Algbra every 2 weeks. Most recently, Bip was updated on October 29, 2026 and Algbra on October 30, 2026.

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