Comparison

Scotiabank vs RBC Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Scotiabank

Manage your finances with ease, security, and accessibility. Track budgets, deposit cheques, view credit scores, and access banking advisors. Enjoy personalized support and seamless switching between banking and investment apps.

Highlights
  • Budgeting and financial insights
  • Scene+ rewards management
  • Mobile cheque deposit
  • TransUnion credit score access
  • Accessibility features
  • Advisor booking
  • Enhanced security measures
Features
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Complete your everyday transactions with more ease, accessibility, and security — for banking that’s as flexible as it is fast. Key features include: Budgeting, insights, and advice Create a budget and reach your financial goals faster with personalized insights and advice from Scotia Smart Money by Advice+. Rewards your way View your Scene+ points balance and redeem your rewards right in the app. Mobile cheque deposit Take a photo of a cheque and deposit money quickly and easily into your account. TransUnion credit score and report Check your credit score with TransUnion as often as you want, at no additional cost and zero impact to your score. Barrier-free banking With features such as dynamic font sizing and VoiceOver compatibility, the app was designed with accessibility top of mind. Advisor access Book an appointment to meet with a Scotiabank advisor on the phone or in-person. Next-level security Data encryption keeps financial information safer, 2-step verification confirms your identity, and notifications help you stay on top of what’s happening in your accounts. Switch between Scotiabank apps Sign in once and navigate easily between the Scotia mobile banking app and the Scotia iTRADE app. Personalized support Find quick answers with the Scotiabank chatbot, and connect with a live chat advisor. Important disclosures By pressing the button above or by downloading the mobile app published by Scotiabank, you consent to the installation of this app and to future updates and upgrades. You can withdraw your consent at any time by deleting this app, or get instructions on how to remove or disable the Scotiabank mobile app by contacting us at the address below. The Scotiabank mobile app lets you manage, move, and monitor your money using your mobile phone. When you use Scotiabank’s mobile deposit feature, we will access your device camera to take a picture of your cheque; record the cheque number, account number, institution transit number, and amount; record your device model, as well as its iOS version and manufacturer. When you download or update this app, or when you apply for, enrol in, or use a service through mobile banking, we may collect information about your computer or device, operating system, internet connection or telephone account, settings, IP address and device locational data, and transaction data, as well as personal information. We may collect, use, disclose, and retain this information as set out in the Scotiabank Privacy Agreement (scotiabank.com/ca/en/about/contact-us/privacy/privacy-agreement.html) and to determine which settings are appropriate for your computer system, to provide or enhance digital functionality and banking options, and for security purposes, internal analysis, and reporting. Please note that this app gives you access to Scotiabank accounts held in Canada. For information about our services in other countries, visit scotiabank.com. Have questions about the app? Visit scotiabank.com/app or give us a call at 1-877-277-9303 (Canada/USA) so we can help. The Bank of Nova Scotia 44 King St. West Toronto, ON M5H 1H1

About

RBC Mobile

Manage your finances with a comprehensive banking app. Features include account management, transfers, bill payments, and mobile cheque deposits. Gain personalized financial insights and automated savings tools. Secure access with biometric authentication and card management options.

Highlights
  • Account balances and transaction history
  • Money transfers and bill payments
  • Mobile cheque deposits
  • Personalized financial insights (NOMI)
  • Automated savings tools (NOMI)
  • Biometric login (Touch ID/Face ID)
  • Temporary card lock
Features
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The RBC Mobile* app takes mobile banking to the next level. Everyday banking is always convenient, but our app helps make managing your money even easier. Our fresh and intuitive design gives you easy access to everything you'd expect from a banking app: account balances, money transfers, bill payments, cheque deposits, ATM locations and more. But we didn't stop there. We made it easier to find each feature with improved navigation. Our Action Button and Manage Menu take the most important tools and put them right at your fingertips. The best part? These menus are tailored to each page. Exclusive to the RBC Mobile app, NOMI plays a big part of the app experience. NOMI Insights help you manage your day-to-day finances with personalized tips and spend trends. NOMI Find & Save helps make saving easy by taking a look at your spending habits to find a little extra money and saves it for you – so you don't have to. We know you'll love everything the RBC Mobile app offers, and we want you to feel safe and secure using it. Starting at sign in, we've given you access to the latest in biometric identification technology, like Touch ID or Face ID, so you can securely access the app without having to remember your password. If you misplace your credit card, use the app to temporarily lock your card. PRIVACY RBC collects, uses and discloses the information that you provide to us in accordance with your account agreement(s) with us and our privacy policy, available at http://www.rbc.com/privacysecurity/ca/our-privacy-principles.html Learn more about RBC digital channel privacy at http://www.rbc.com/privacysecurity/ca/online-privacy.html. The RBC Mobile app might need to access device services for certain features, like finding nearby RBC Royal Bank® branches. For a full list of the features, check out http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/mobile/permissions/mobile-iOS.html. For help removing the RBC Mobile app from your device, there are instructions at http://www.rbcroyalbank.com/mobile/permissions/mobile-iOS.html or you can contact mobile.feedback@rbc.com. LEGAL RBC does not sell, promote or otherwise provide financial services or products referred to in this app outside of Canada. You should not access this app if you are not a resident of Canada. When you select to install the RBC Mobile app, you're consenting to any future updates or upgrades. Depending on your device, operating system or user-initiated settings, these might be automatically installed. You're able to withdraw your consent by uninstalling the RBC Mobile app from your device. If you download the RBC Mobile app, you must review, and are subject to, the terms & conditions found under the Legal link on www.rbc.com as well as all applicable agreements between you and any RBC company, including: - Electronic Access Agreement (Personal clients of Royal Bank of Canada) - Business Account Agreement (Business clients of Royal Bank of Canada) - The Operation of Account Agreement (RBC Direct Investing clients) - General Account Agreement (RBC Dominion Securities clients) *The RBC Mobile app is operated by: Royal Bank of Canada 10 York Mills Rd. 3rd Floor Toronto, ON M2P 0A2 www.rbcroyalbank.com 1-800-769-2511 mobile.feedback@rbc.com RBC Direct Investing Inc. Royal Bank Plaza 200 Bay Street, North Tower, P.O. Box 75 Toronto, ON, M5J 2Z5 www.rbcdirectinvesting.com RBC Dominion Securities Inc. 155 Wellington Street West, 17th Floor Toronto, ON, M5V 3K7 www.rbcwealthmanagement.com ®/™ Trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Touch ID, Face ID, Siri and iMessage are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Screenshots

Scotiabank4 screens
RBC Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Scotiabank at free against RBC Mobile's free with in-app purchases. Scotiabank also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 21%) and ratings volume (19K vs 2.2K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Scotiabank against 4.7 for RBC Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scotiabank has 19K ratings behind it against 2.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 40% of Scotiabank's written reviews are positive against 21% of RBC Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scotiabank ships an update every 2 weeks, RBC Mobile monthly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scotiabank versus RBC Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScotiabankRBC Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (19K ratings) — better4.7 (2.2K ratings)
Positive reviews39.8% of reviews — better21.1% of reviews
Number of ratings19K — better2.2K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size320 MB592 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Bank of Nova ScotiaRoyal Bank of Canada

Customer experience

Scotiabank

All ratings19,369 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews1,981 reviews
Positive39.8%
Neutral6.8%
Negative53.4%

RBC Mobile

All ratings2,156 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews874 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral11.7%
Negative67.3%

User reviews

Scotiabank

From 19K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💯 Reliable
  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🏆 Excellent service
  • 🤝 Great support from staff

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🔒 Issues with 2-step verification
  • ⚠️ Unreliable account access
  • 🤖 Poor customer service
  • 🤕 Frustrating user experience

RBC Mobile

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Convenient mobile banking
  • 💳 Supports virtual cards
  • 💳 Supports US accounts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent technical issues
  • 🔒 Unreliable security features
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate
  • 🕰️ Slow performance
  • 💳 Inability to link US accounts

Bugs and requests

Scotiabank

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Inability to deposit cheques or pay bills
  • Accounts not showing up in the app
  • Inconsistent app performance across devices
  • Unexpected app crashes during use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve mobile cheque deposit functionality
  • Restore ability to schedule bill payments
  • Display credit card reward points balance
  • Provide better account management tools

RBC Mobile

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues
  • Cheque deposit problems
  • Inconsistent transaction history
  • Unreliable push notifications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved account management
  • Better cross-border banking integration
  • Enhanced investment tools

In-app purchases

None

Scotiabank

No in-app purchases

None

RBC Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scotiabank free?
Scotiabank is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RBC Mobile free?
RBC Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scotiabank or RBC Mobile?
Scotiabank is rated higher. Scotiabank averages 4.8 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while RBC Mobile averages 4.7 from 2.2K ratings.
Do Scotiabank or RBC Mobile have ads?
Neither Scotiabank nor RBC Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scotiabank or RBC Mobile?
Scotiabank ships an update every 2 weeks, and RBC Mobile monthly. Most recently, Scotiabank was updated on September 26, 2026 and RBC Mobile on September 26, 2026.

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