Comparison

BDO Online vs ADB Pay

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

Head to head
About

BDO Online

Manage your BDO accounts with this banking app. Secure your cards, view statements, and transfer funds with low fees. Confirm transactions using biometrics and send money via QR.

Highlights
  • Lock/unlock cards
  • View statements
  • Free BDO to BDO transfers
  • Biometric/Passcode confirmation
  • QR code money transfers
Features
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View and manage your BDO accounts with the BDO Online app and enjoy features that let you: - Secure your cards real-time using lock or unlock card, disable overseas debit card transactions, and set your debit card limits - Schedule your one-time or recurring transactions for Pay Bills, Send Money, or Buy Load - Send Money in more ways - even in foreign currencies - Book a Branch Appointment for a more convenient visit - Confirm transactions using biometrics or Passcode If you're having trouble logging in, just follow these steps and create a new password for the BDO Online app. Step 1 On the log in screen, tap Need help logging in? > I'd like to reset my password. Step 2 Set up your new password. Step 3 Log in with your BDO Online username and new password. Your new password will also reflect in the BDO Online website and the BDO Pay app.

About

ADB Pay

Features
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ADB Pay is an initiative under the Digital Innovation Sandbox. It is meant to introduce digital payments such as mobile payments, API bank transfers, P2P sharing.

Screenshots

BDO Online4 screens
ADB Pay4 screens

Verdict

The call

BDO Online and ADB Pay are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BDO Online ships an update every 5 weeks, ADB Pay every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BDO Online versus ADB Pay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBDO OnlineADB Pay
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (12K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings12K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size412 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBDO Unibank, Inc.Asian Development Bank

Bugs and requests

BDO Online

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Accounts not showing up
  • Transaction history not updating
  • Inability to receive OTP
  • Constant need to reset password

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow saving of biller details
  • Synchronize passwords across web and mobile
  • Provide OTP options via email or authenticator app
  • Optimize for tablet/iPad use
  • Add ability to transfer between own accounts (e.g., USD to PHP)

ADB Pay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BDO Online

No in-app purchases

None

ADB Pay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BDO Online free?
BDO Online is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ADB Pay free?
ADB Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BDO Online or ADB Pay have ads?
Neither BDO Online nor ADB Pay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BDO Online or ADB Pay?
BDO Online ships an update every 5 weeks, and ADB Pay every 3 weeks. Most recently, BDO Online was updated on October 30, 2026 and ADB Pay on October 27, 2026.

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