Comparison

Rupa Smart Banking vs BASIC i

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

Head to head
About

Rupa Smart Banking

Features
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Rupa Smart Banking allows its registered users to access their account in a convenient manner. It is secure and is available 24x7. The user can preview their balance, statements, request cheque book, transfer fund and online payments such as mobile topups and internet payments.

About

BASIC i

Features
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Basic Bank Limited has brought digital On boarding solution β€œBasic i-Account” iOS app. By using this app anyone having a Bangladeshi valid NID can open a bank account anywhere from his/her mobile/Tab/laptop at any time. Benefits of Basic i-Account app: - Customer can open a bank account instantly anytime, from anywhere in Bangladesh - No need to visit the bank branch for opening an account - Request for chequebook/Debit Card through app Requirements: - Good lighting environment while taking picture of applicant, nominee or guardian with full face visibility - Original NID/Smart Card of the Applicant and Nominee - Nominee photo and ID document type (NID/Passport/Birth Certificate). - Guardian NID and photo (If Nominee is Minor) - Scanned Copy of Applicant's e-TIN (If applicable) You will have a very easy to use experience from the app. So download it right now and open your account today.

Screenshots

Rupa Smart Banking4 screens
BASIC i4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Rupa Smart Banking at monthly against BASIC i's every 6 months. BASIC i's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rupa Smart Banking ships an update monthly, BASIC i every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Rupa Smart Banking versus BASIC i: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRupa Smart BankingBASIC i
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly β€” betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.612.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMICRO BANKER NEPALBASIC Bank Limited

In-app purchases

None

Rupa Smart Banking

No in-app purchases

None

BASIC i

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rupa Smart Banking free?
Rupa Smart Banking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BASIC i free?
BASIC i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rupa Smart Banking or BASIC i have ads?
Neither Rupa Smart Banking nor BASIC i shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rupa Smart Banking or BASIC i?
Rupa Smart Banking ships an update monthly, and BASIC i every 6 months. Most recently, Rupa Smart Banking was updated on September 25, 2026 and BASIC i on September 17, 2026.

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