Comparison

Points by NBB vs Rue & Fen

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

Head to head
About

Points by NBB

This rewards program lets NBB customers earn points for card spending and other activities. Redeem points for cashback, donations, or enter raffles for prizes. Family members can also contribute to a shared account.

Highlights
  • Earn points on card spending
  • Redeem for cashback
  • Donate points to charity
  • Enter raffles for prizes
  • Family household accounts
  • Exclusive offers and promotions
Features
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Points by NBB is a rewards program designed especially for NBB customers, tailored to their preferences and lifestyle. It rewards them for Card spending and other activities, offering a variety of redemption options. NBB customers can log into Points App simply by using their existing NBB Digital Banking username and password. They will earn points for various financial and non-financial activities, as well as special occasions. Additionally, customers can accumulate points collectively through a household account, enabling the entire family to accelerate the earning and redemption process. Points rewards come in two types: 1. Base Points: Earned through Credit and Prepaid Card spending.* 2. Bonus Points: Earned through other activities.* How can I earn points on the Points App? 1. Spend with NBB Credit and Prepaid Cards. 2. Apply and get the Card that suits you through NBB Digital Banking App. 3. Complete your profile to receive rewards on your next login. 4. Respond to surveys. 5. Earn points on special occasions. 6. Participate in Points challenges and earn points. What can I redeem my points for? 1. Base Points: ◦ Cashback: Each 100 Base Points is equivalent to BHD 1, minimum amount to cashback is 1,000 Base Points. ◦ Donate your points to charity. 2. Bonus and Base Points: ◦ Participate in raffles and get a chance to win valuable prizes. On top of that, you will have exclusive access to many exciting offers and promotions prepared just for you! Raffles Disclaimer: All raffles are monitored, and the draws will be attended by a representative from the Bahraini Ministry of Industry and Commerce. Points’ members can redeem their points against unlimited raffle tickets using their Base or Bonus points at the announced ticket value. Winners will be announced and notified via email, SMS, and an in-app notification immediately after the draw, they will also be contacted by an NBB employee to arrange for the prize collection or delivery. All raffles are sponsored and processed exclusively by the National Bank of Bahrain. *Debit Cards also earn points with specific offers. Find out more about the offers section in Points by NBB App.

About

Rue & Fen

Features
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One tap. One person. That's the whole thing. Rue & Fen is a tiny widget for exactly two people. You each keep a little creature on your home screen, and when you tap yours, your person's widget warms up: the scene glows, your creature walks over, and theirs gets a hug. No chat. No streaks to protect. No pet to feed. Nothing ever guilts you. It's a friendship lamp for your home screens, a quiet, ambient way of saying "thinking of you" that takes one second and asks nothing back. HOW IT WORKS - Pair with your person — one invite link, two slots, no more, ever - Pick your creature: Rue (the round one) or Fen (the tall one) - Tap to send a touch, their widget warms for an hour, then gently fades - Touch back right from the widget, without opening the app - Reach for each other at the same time, and something special happens LITTLE RITUALS, KEPT GENTLY - The heart jar quietly counts every touch you've exchanged - Milestones celebrate your 100th, 200th, 500th little hello - Quiet hours: touches sent at night wait, and greet you in the morning with "they reached for you while you slept" MADE TO BE CALM - Works entirely from your home screen, interactive widgets in two sizes - A soft, warm design that never shouts, in light and dark - Scene packs (winter cabin, beach, a rainy city evening) as one-time purchases — no subscriptions, no ads, ever PRIVATE BY DESIGN No accounts. No names, no emails, no profiles. We couldn't read your thoughts even if we wanted to; there's nothing to read. A touch is a heartbeat, not a message. Unpair, and everything disappears. For couples close by and far apart, for best friends, for anyone with one person who should know you're thinking of them. One tap. One person.

Screenshots

Points by NBB3 screens
Rue & Fen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Points by NBB at none against Rue & Fen's 3. Points by NBB also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Rue & Fen's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. Rue & Fen sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Points by NBB asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Points by NBB ships an update every 3 months, Rue & Fen daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Points by NBB versus Rue & Fen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPoints by NBBRue & Fen
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNational Bank of BahrainDavit Podosyan

In-app purchases

None

Points by NBB

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Rue & Fen

One-time3
  • Winter cabin$3.99
  • Beach$4.99
  • Rainy city evening$6.99

Questions

Is Points by NBB free?
Points by NBB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rue & Fen free?
Rue & Fen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Points by NBB or Rue & Fen have ads?
Neither Points by NBB nor Rue & Fen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Points by NBB or Rue & Fen?
Points by NBB ships an update every 3 months, and Rue & Fen daily. Most recently, Points by NBB was updated on October 24, 2026 and Rue & Fen on October 28, 2026.

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