IDB Direct vs Connected CU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IDB Direct
Manage your finances conveniently and securely with this mobile banking app. View account activity, transfer funds, pay bills, and deposit checks with ease. It offers tools to help you manage your money on the go.
- View account activity
- Set up balance alerts
- Transfer money between accounts
- Automate bill payments
- Deposit checks via photo
- Manage debit cards
- View monthly statements
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Enjoy a more convenient and secure way of banking with the IDB Direct mobile banking app. It’s fast, secure and makes life easier by empowering you with the tools you need to manage your finances. Here’s what you can do with IDB Direct: -View your IDB accounts and transactional activity at all times -Set up alerts so you know when your balance drops below a certain amount -Transfer money between your accounts -Automate your bill payments through Bill Pay -Deposit checks in a snap by taking a picture of the front and back -Reorder your debit card or turn it off if you’ve misplaced it -View and save your monthly statements -Find branch locations near you This app is exclusively available to IDB Bank clients with a personal account who are enrolled in online banking. Please contact your IDB Account Officer to learn how to enroll. Mobile deposits may be subject to additional verification and funds may not be immediately posted on the account. Please review applicable deposit disclosures within the app. If you enroll in mobile alerts within the app, standard data charges may apply. IDB Bank® is a registered service mark of Israel Discount Bank of New York. Member FDIC.
Connected CU
Manage your credit union accounts conveniently from your mobile device. Check balances, review transactions, transfer funds, and deposit checks securely. Get support through secure messaging.
- Check account balances
- View transaction history
- Transfer funds between accounts
- Pay loans
- Mobile check deposit
- Secure messaging for support
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Connected Credit Union Mobile allows you to check balances, view transaction history, transfer funds, and pay loans on the go! Features: - Check Balances - View Transaction History - Transfer Funds - Pay Loans - Secure Messaging For Support - Mobile Check Deposit If you have any questions about this application, please contact Connected Credit Union at 1-800-464-3773. Contact Details: ccu@connectedcreditunion.org
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Verdict
IDB Direct and Connected CU both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of IDB Direct's written reviews are positive against 33% of Connected CU's. IDB Direct also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Connected CU's advantage is ratings volume (472 vs 66). On price, rating, update cadence 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 IDB Direct against 4.8 for Connected CU. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connected CU has 472 ratings behind it against 66, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of IDB Direct's written reviews are positive against 33% of Connected CU's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | IDB Direct | Connected CU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (66 ratings) — better | 4.8 (472 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 66 | 472 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 197 MB | 197 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Israel Discount Bank Of New York | Connected Credit Union |
Customer experience
IDB Direct
Connected CU
In-app purchases
IDB Direct
No in-app purchases
Connected CU
No in-app purchases
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