# PayPal vs MyBambu

The clearest difference is ads: MyBambu at none against PayPal's shown. MyBambu also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 21%). PayPal's advantage is ratings volume (6.3M vs 31K) and chart position (#4 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for PayPal against 4.8 for MyBambu. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PayPal has 6.3M ratings behind it against 31K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of PayPal's written reviews are positive against 43% of MyBambu's.

PayPal ships an update weekly, MyBambu every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PayPal | MyBambu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paypal-pay-send-save/id283646709/reviews)** | [4.8 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybambu/id1477390666/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3M** | 31K |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **42.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 767 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PayPal, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283646712) | [Bambu Systems, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1206140162) |

## What reviewers say

### PayPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paypal-pay-send-save/id283646709)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Finance, #54 Top Free (US App Store)

Manage your finances with a secure app for online and in-store shopping, sending money globally, and earning cash back. It also offers savings accounts, cryptocurrency trading, and package tracking.

**Highlights:** Send and receive money globally, Earn cash back offers, Request a debit card, Buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrency, High-yield savings accounts, Track packages

**Features:** Safari Extension, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely effective and reliable crypto recovery service
- 🔒 Secure payment processing
- 💰 Convenient way to send and receive money
- 👍 Easy to use app with simple interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent customer support responses
- 🕰️ Slow money transfer times
- 💳 Holds on funds for new accounts
- 🤖 Overly automated with lack of human interaction

**Reported bugs**

- Account limitations and freezes with unclear reasons
- Issues linking bank accounts and cards
- Problems with refunds and chargebacks

**Requested features**

- Faster money transfers
- More transparent policies and fees
- Improved dispute resolution process
- Better customer service accessibility


### MyBambu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mybambu/id1477390666)

This financial app simplifies life in the U.S. by offering a checking account with a digital and physical Visa debit card. It allows for international money transfers, phone reloads, rewards, and savings promotions. Open an account easily with your country's ID, with no minimum balance or hidden fees.

**Highlights:** Checking account with Visa debit card, International money transfers, Mobile phone top-ups, Earn cashback rewards, Build credit with buy now, pay later, Cash deposits and free ATM withdrawals

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Incredibly grateful for easy account opening
- 👍 Excellent app for Hispanic community
- 🔒 Secure and easy-to-use banking solution
- 💳 Convenient features like cell phone recharging
- 🚀 Quick customer service response

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable direct deposit processing
- 🔒 Suspicious account closures and lockouts
- 💸 Failure to pay referral and sign-up bonuses
- 📞 Unresponsive and unhelpful customer support
- 🕰️ Lengthy account verification delays

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or access accounts
- Debit card issues and malfunctions

**Requested features**

- Support for older iOS devices
- Improved app performance and stability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PayPal free?

PayPal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MyBambu free?

MyBambu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PayPal or MyBambu?

PayPal is rated higher. PayPal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.3M ratings, while MyBambu averages 4.8 from 31K ratings.

### Do PayPal or MyBambu have ads?

PayPal shows ads; MyBambu does not.

### Which is updated more often, PayPal or MyBambu?

PayPal ships an update weekly, and MyBambu every 2 weeks. Most recently, PayPal was updated on September 24, 2026 and MyBambu on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*