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.
Rupa Smart Banking
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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.
BASIC i
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Basic Bank Limited has brought digital On boarding solution βBasic i-Accountβ 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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Rupa Smart Banking | BASIC i |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly β better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MICRO BANKER NEPAL | BASIC Bank Limited |
In-app purchases
Rupa Smart Banking
No in-app purchases
BASIC i
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Rupa Smart Banking free?
Is BASIC i free?
Do Rupa Smart Banking or BASIC i have ads?
Which is updated more often, Rupa Smart Banking or BASIC i?
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