Comparison

BOV 3D Secure vs Laferla

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

Head to head
About

BOV 3D Secure

Secure your online purchases with a Bank of Valletta debit or credit card. Enroll your card once and authenticate transactions via passcode or fingerprint. Handles situations with no internet reception by using QR codes.

Highlights
  • Online purchase authentication
  • Card enrollment
  • Passcode authentication
  • Biometric (fingerprint) authentication
  • QR code authentication for offline use
  • Push notifications for transactions
Features
Read full description

The BOV 3D Secure app is downloadable to smart devices and will enable the user to effect online purchases with a Bank of Valletta debit or credit card. The app is simple to use: The first step is to download the BOV 3D Secure app and install it on your smart device You will then need to enrol the Bank of Valletta debit or credit card that you will use to effect online purchases. This is a one time process since once you enrol one card all your Bank of Valletta cards, that may be used for online purchases will be automatically enrolled to the 3D Secure app. During the enrolment process you will set an authentication passcode that will be used to authenticate you online purchases via the app - alternatively you can choose to set up biometric authentication by means of fingerprint, if your device supports the feature. Once the one-time enrolment process is complete, you are set to start shopping online: When checking out purchases over a certain amount, at certain merchants, the payment screen will ask you to authenticate the purchase; Simultaneously you will receive a push notification on your smart device which will prompt you to access the BOV 3D Secure app to authenticate the transaction either by passcode (established during enrollment) or biometrically, by means of your fingerprint. The app will then advise that authentication is successful and you will be able to tap the "proceed" button on the payment screen to complete your purchase. If you are in an area of no reception, or your device is not connected to an internet/data service, the payment screen will prompt you to scan a QR Code which will automatically launch the BOV 3D Secure app on your phone and following authentication a 6 digit code will be displayed. This code is to be inserted in the designated field on the payment screen. Following that simply tap the "proceed" button on the payment screen to complete your purchase. Important information Bank of Valletta will not contact you because you are using the app. So please stay alert to emails, text messages or phone calls that appear to be from us. Criminals may try to trick you into giving them sensitive personal or account information. Any suspicious communications or transactions should always be reported to Bank of Valletta immediately by calling the number on the reverse of your card, thus enabling immediate remedial action to be taken as necessary.

About

Laferla

Features
Read full description

At Laferla, we've designed our mobile app to offer unparalleled convenience and security, bringing your insurance policies into the palm of your hand. With over 40 years of expertise, Laferla is committed to delivering innovative insurance solutions right at your fingertips.

Screenshots

BOV 3D Secure4 screens
Laferla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Laferla at every 5 weeks against BOV 3D Secure's every 28 months. BOV 3D Secure's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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

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

BOV 3D Secure ships an update every 28 months, Laferla every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BOV 3D Secure versus Laferla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBOV 3D SecureLaferla
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB59 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBank of Valletta p.l.c.Laferla Digital OÜ

In-app purchases

None

BOV 3D Secure

No in-app purchases

None

Laferla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BOV 3D Secure free?
BOV 3D Secure is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Laferla free?
Laferla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BOV 3D Secure or Laferla have ads?
Neither BOV 3D Secure nor Laferla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BOV 3D Secure or Laferla?
BOV 3D Secure ships an update every 28 months, and Laferla every 5 weeks. Most recently, BOV 3D Secure was updated on September 19, 2026 and Laferla on September 12, 2026.

Other comparisons