Comparison

CAKE vs HD Saison

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

Head to head
About

CAKE

This digital bank offers a full suite of financial services, including accounts, cards, loans, and savings, powered by AI for enhanced customer experience. It prioritizes security and financial inclusion with a 100% online onboarding process and free lifetime services.

Highlights
  • 100% online account registration
  • AI-enhanced banking operations
  • Free lifetime banking services
  • Debit and credit card issuance
  • Term deposits with attractive rates
  • Consumer loans
  • Utility payments
Features
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CAKE BY VPBANK DIGITAL BANK CAKE BANK is the official mobile banking app of Cake by VPBank Digital Bank, enabling customers to access banking services, perform financial transactions, and manage a wide range of financial products—all on a single digital platform. ● A fully digital bank powered by Artificial Intelligence across the entire banking journey, following the vision of a Next GenAI Bank. ● The only Vietnamese digital bank recognized among the World's Top 100 Digital Banks. ● Awarded Best Digital Bank in Vietnam 2025 by The Asian Banker Global. ● A pioneer in adopting international security standards, including ISO, FIDO2, PCI DSS 4.0, while continuously developing proprietary technologies. ● Ranked among the Top 4 Vietnamese LLM developers and Top 10 fine-tuned AI models on the VLMU leaderboard. ● Offering a complete digital financial ecosystem, including bank accounts, savings, credit cards, personal loans, and many other innovative financial services. FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS Experience a modern digital banking ecosystem with Cake by VPBank. Open an account, access financial products, and manage your finances conveniently - all from your smartphone. Easy registration, transparent products, and secure banking. CAKE 2in1 CARD ● Apply 100% online in as fast as 2 minutes. ● No income verification or complicated paperwork required. ● Credit limit of up to VND 100,000,000. ● Enjoy exclusive offers from Cake's partner ecosystem. ● Issued by Cake by VPBank in accordance with applicable regulations. CAKE Cash Loan ● Apply 100% online using only your Vietnamese Citizen ID (CCCD). Funds are disbursed promptly after loan approval. ● Loan terms from 6 to 60 months. ● Loan amount from VND 5,000,000 to VND 60,000,000. ● Flat interest rate starting from 28.7% per year, up to 36% per year, depending on customer profile and lending partner. ● Maximum effective annual interest rate: 36%. ● Maximum Annual Percentage Rate (APR): 36%. ● Maximum loan amount: VND 60,000,000. Example: - For a loan of VND 10,000,000 over 12 months at an interest rate of 2.3% per month (equivalent to 27.6% per year): - Monthly repayment: VND 1,065,522 - Total repayment after 12 months: VND 12,786,264 - Total interest paid: VND 2,786,264 Credit products are provided by Cake by VPBank Digital Bank and licensed financial partners in accordance with applicable regulations. TERM DEPOSIT ● Start saving from as little as VND 100,000. ● Competitive interest rates across various terms. ● Enjoy partial early withdrawal without losing interest on the remaining balance. ● No branch visits or paperwork required. Daily Services ● Mobile top-ups. ● Pay electricity, water, internet, and other utility bills. ● Access all your daily financial services in one app. Cake is committed to maintaining reliable service availability, with service interruptions not exceeding 15 minutes per incident and 60 minutes per year, excluding scheduled maintenance announced in advance or force majeure events. Cake by VPBank - Smart Finance at Your Fingertips. Cake Digital Bank - As Easy As Cake. Start Enjoying Today! CONNECT WITH CAKE ● Email: chat@cake.vn ● Hotline: 1900 636 686 ● Website: https://cake.vn ● Head Office: 89 Lang Ha Street, Dong Da Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam

About

HD Saison

This app offers a convenient and secure way to apply for consumer loans directly from your smartphone. Easily select loan amounts, provide identification, choose disbursement methods, and complete your application process anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • 24/7 loan application
  • Free registration and profile review
  • Simple loan procedures
  • Easy application submission
  • No income verification required
  • Flexible loan amounts and terms
Features
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Ứng dụng HD SAISON sẽ mang đến cho khách hàng sự tiện lợi, nhanh chóng trong vay tiêu dùng. Khách hàng sẽ được trải nghiệm một ứng dụng số hiện đại và bảo mật để thỏa mãn ngay nhu cầu tài chính ở bất cứ nơi đâu chỉ với chiếc điện thoại. Để đăng ký vay, bạn chỉ cần thực hiện các bước sau: 1. Chọn khoản vay bạn cần 2. Cung cấp thông tin định danh của bạn 3. Chọn cách giải ngân 4. Bổ sung thủ tục hoàn tất đơn vay Ứng dụng HD SAISON có những điểm nổi bật: • Đăng ký vay 24/7 • Miễn phí đăng ký và duyệt hồ sơ • Thủ tục vay đơn giản • Quy trình nộp hồ sơ vay dễ dàng • Không cần chứng minh thu nhập Thông tin gói vay qua ứng dụng: • Quốc tịch: Việt Nam • Độ tuổi: 18 – 70 tuổi • Khoản vay: lựa chọn theo nhu cầu của bạn • Thời hạn vay: 06 – 12 tháng • Lãi suất ưu đãi • Lãi suất chỉ từ 20.41%/năm đến 34.78%/năm (theo dư nợ ban đầu), tùy thuộc vào hồ sơ từng khách hàng cụ thể HD SAISON là công ty tài chính đầu tiên được Ngân hàng Nhà nước cấp phép hoạt động từ năm 2007. Sở hữu mạng lưới điểm giới thiệu dịch vụ lớn nhất Việt Nam với trên 21.000 điểm, HD SAISON cung cấp các giải pháp tài chính đa dạng, thiết thực với nhu cầu tiêu dùng của khách hàng nhằm nâng cao chất lượng cuộc sống của hàng triệu người dân qua dịch vụ vay trả góp: • Phương tiện đi lại • Trang thiết bị gia đình • Tiền mặt • Vé máy bay Vietjet • Du lịch, học tập, nội thất, thẩm mỹ, vật liệu xây dựng, vật tư nông nghiệp, phụ tùng xe ô-tô,… Công ty Tài chính trách nhiệm hữu hạn HD SAISON Tầng 8,9,10 Tòa nhà Gilimex, 24C Phan Đăng Lưu, Phường 6, Quận Bình Thạnh, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh Website: www.hdsaison.com.vn Facebook: www.facebook.com/HDSAISONFinance Hotline: 1900 558854

Screenshots

CAKE4 screens
HD Saison4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CAKE at 4.5 against HD Saison's 2.0. CAKE also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (597 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CAKE holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CAKE has 597 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of CAKE's written reviews are positive against 9% of HD Saison's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CAKE ships an update weekly, HD Saison every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CAKE versus HD Saison: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCAKEHD Saison
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (597 ratings) — better2.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews21.0% of reviews — better9.3% of reviews
Number of ratings597 — better8
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size364 MB156 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperVIETNAM PROSPERITY JOINT STOCK COMMERCIAL BANKHD SAISON FINANCE CO.,LTD

Customer experience

CAKE

All ratings594 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive21.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative76.2%

HD Saison

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive9.3%
Neutral1.9%
Negative88.9%

Bugs and requests

CAKE

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes on startup (iOS)
  • App freezes and closes after opening
  • White screen when trying to access loan application
  • Unable to withdraw money
  • Account locked without explanation
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  • Face verification fails repeatedly
  • CCCD linked to wrong account
  • Unable to log in, profile already exists error
  • Money transferred but not received
  • App crashes on latest iOS versions
  • App crashes on iPhone 7, 8 Plus
  • Transaction errors, money not received
  • Unable to access account after depositing money
  • App crashes when opening
  • App freezes and closes on iOS
  • Unable to verify identity multiple times

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add VNeID authentication for CCCD
  • Restore old PIN entry interface
  • Display balance in transaction history
  • Improve face recognition for verification
  • More flexible phone number change process
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  • More detailed statement information
  • Allow opening accounts for users under 18
  • Offer international virtual payment cards
  • Improve UI/UX, revert to simpler design
  • Allow more than 2 virtual card creations
  • Provide clearer information on fees and charges
  • Improve OTP verification for PIN changes

HD Saison

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CAKE

No in-app purchases

None

HD Saison

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CAKE free?
CAKE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HD Saison free?
HD Saison is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CAKE or HD Saison?
CAKE is rated higher. CAKE averages 4.5 out of 5 from 597 ratings, while HD Saison averages 2.0 from 8 ratings.
Do CAKE or HD Saison have ads?
Neither CAKE nor HD Saison shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CAKE or HD Saison?
CAKE ships an update weekly, and HD Saison every 2 months. Most recently, CAKE was updated on October 25, 2026 and HD Saison on October 23, 2026.

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