First Progress vs The E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First Progress
Manage your credit card account securely and conveniently from your mobile device. View transactions, make payments, and monitor your available credit limit anytime, anywhere.
- Secure online banking
- Manage credit card account
- Make secure payments
- View transaction history
- Monitor available credit
- Redeem rewards
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The First Progress Mobile App is the easiest way for cardholders to manage their credit card account. Download the Mobile App today! The First Progress Mobile App allows you to: · Manage your First Progress account anytime, anywhere! · Make secure payments to your account · View your transaction history and current statements · Stay in control by monitoring your available credit limit · Redeem your rewards (if applicable) +Calculated on the VantageScore 3.0 model. Your VantageScore 3.0 from Experian® indicates your credit risk level and may not be used by all lenders. Click here to learn more about this.
The E
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Inside the The E-file Society 2 app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: First Progress at 13.0 against The E's 16.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
First Progress ships an update monthly, The E every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | First Progress | The E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (149 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 5.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 149 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 226 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vervent, Inc | Willow Academy ltd |
Bugs and requests
First Progress
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes when trying to log in
- App doesn't allow creating an account
- App doesn't work
- App freezes
- App forgets user credentials
Requested features
3 requests- Improve app functionality
- Implement auto-pay
- Provide better payment options
The E
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
First Progress
No in-app purchases
The E
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is First Progress free?
Is The E free?
Do First Progress or The E have ads?
Which is updated more often, First Progress or The E?
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