# PayPal vs Mobily Pay

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PayPal at 6.3M against Mobily Pay's 3.6K. PayPal also leads on chart position (#6 vs unranked). Mobily Pay's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 21%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 4.7 for Mobily Pay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PayPal has 6.3M ratings behind it against 3.6K, 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 35% of Mobily Pay's.

PayPal ships an update weekly, Mobily Pay fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PayPal | Mobily Pay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paypal-pay-send-save/id283646709/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobily-pay/id1620674097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3M** | 3.6K |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **34.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 767 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PayPal, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283646712) | [Etihad Digital Financial Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575721299) |

## What reviewers say

### PayPal

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

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Finance, #60 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


### Mobily Pay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobily-pay/id1620674097)

A digital wallet licensed by the Saudi Central Bank for daily financial transactions and purchases. It facilitates local and international transfers, bill payments, and SADAD payments with ease.

**Highlights:** Visa card integration, Wallet to wallet transfers, Local bank transfers (SARIE), International transfers, SADAD bill payments, Scheduled payments

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Prompt and easy transaction
- 👍 Good service
- 🚀 Wonderful App made easy everything just one click
- 👍 Best Digital Wallet App in Saudi
- 👍 Excellent and value to money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Slow app
- 🐛 Worst interface
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Visa not working

**Reported bugs**

- OTP not received
- Visa and Mastercard not accepted
- Frequent app crashes
- Slow app performance
- Registration issues

**Requested features**

- Introduce Mada prepaid card
- Add Sadad bills payment
- Improve international beneficiaries details
- Add mobile recharge options
- Integrate with Mobily account for bill payment and recharge


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PayPal free?

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

### Is Mobily Pay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PayPal or Mobily Pay?

PayPal is rated higher. PayPal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.3M ratings, while Mobily Pay averages 4.7 from 3.6K ratings.

### Do PayPal or Mobily Pay have ads?

Both PayPal and Mobily Pay show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PayPal or Mobily Pay?

PayPal ships an update weekly, and Mobily Pay fortnightly. Most recently, PayPal was updated on September 25, 2026 and Mobily Pay on September 23, 2026.

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