# Discover Mobile vs Barclays US

Discover Mobile and Barclays US both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Discover Mobile's written reviews are positive against 43% of Barclays US's. Discover Mobile also leads on ratings volume (5.3M vs 568K). 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 — 4.9 for Discover Mobile against 4.9 for Barclays US. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Discover Mobile has 5.3M ratings behind it against 568K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Discover Mobile's written reviews are positive against 43% of Barclays US's.

Discover Mobile ships an update fortnightly, Barclays US monthly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Discover Mobile | Barclays US |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discover-mobile/id338010821/reviews)** | [4.9 (568K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barclays-us/id425199399/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.3M** | 568K |
| Positive reviews | **63.4% of reviews** | 43.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #122 | **#50** |
| Size | 190 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Discover Financial Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/338010824) | [Barclays Bank Delaware](https://appshunter.io/developer/425199402) |

## What reviewers say

### Discover Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discover-mobile/id338010821)

**Currently charting:** #122 Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your Discover credit card and bank accounts securely from anywhere. Check balances, view transactions, make payments, redeem rewards, and deposit checks. Access your FICO score and freeze your account for added security.

**Highlights:** Account balance and transaction viewing, Payment management and scheduling, Rewards redemption, FICO Credit Score access, Account freezing, Mobile check deposit, Secure messaging

**Features:** Apple Wallet, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent customer service
- 🚀 Smooth and easy-to-use app
- 💳 Great credit card with rewards
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💳 Helpful for building credit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Poor customer service and unresponsive to issues
- 💳 Difficult to get credit limit increases
- 💳 Unfair credit reporting practices
- 💳 Holding funds hostage and difficult to access money

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch for some users
- Inconsistent behavior when scheduling payments
- Incorrect credit score reporting and account information

**Requested features**

- Allow more than 3 weeks of transaction history in the app
- Improve login process and Face ID/Touch ID functionality
- Provide more transparency and control over account settings
- Enhance international usage and support


### Barclays US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barclays-us/id425199399)

**Currently charting:** #50 Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your accounts and credit cards securely and conveniently. Features include biometric login, digital wallet integration, spending analysis, and credit score access. Enjoy easy transfers and card controls for a seamless banking experience.

**Highlights:** Biometric login, Digital wallet integration, Spending Analyzer, Free FICO® Credit Score access, Card control (lock/replace), Customized notifications, Online transfers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient app functionality
- 🔒 Secure app with Face ID/Touch ID login
- 💡 Useful features like tracking credit score

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues with password and biometrics
- 🐛 Inaccurate balance displays and transaction tracking
- 🐛 Buggy app crashes and performance issues
- 🔍 Lack of push notifications for transactions
- 💻 Outdated and clunky app design

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Login issues with password and biometrics
- Inaccurate balance and transaction display

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to easily pay current balance
- Improved transaction history and balance tracking
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Discover Mobile free?

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

### Is Barclays US free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Discover Mobile or Barclays US?

Discover Mobile is rated higher. Discover Mobile averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.3M ratings, while Barclays US averages 4.9 from 568K ratings.

### Do Discover Mobile or Barclays US have ads?

Neither Discover Mobile nor Barclays US shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Discover Mobile or Barclays US?

Discover Mobile ships an update fortnightly, and Barclays US monthly. Most recently, Discover Mobile was updated on November 10, 2026 and Barclays US on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Discover Mobile or Barclays US?

Discover Mobile currently peaks at #122 in the App Store charts, and Barclays US at #50. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*