first direct vs Worldpay Dashboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
first direct
Manage your finances on the go with this intuitive mobile banking application. Easily check balances, view transactions, and transfer funds to friends and family. This app simplifies everyday money management, with more enhancements planned for the future.
- Check account balances
- View transaction history
- Pay family and friends
- Simplified money management
- Mobile banking convenience
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Your everyday just got a whole lot easier. Even better banking has arrived. At the coffee shop, deciding if it’s a skinny soy latte or a cup of tea. In a taxi stuck in traffic, wondering how much you’ve saved for your trip to Machu Picchu. On a rollercoaster, planning the decorations for your dog’s third birthday party… Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, our new and improved mobile app makes banking even simpler. From checking your balances and viewing transactions to paying family and friends, mobile banking takes all the hassle out of everyday money stuff. You can now do more than ever from the comfort of your own phone - and if that’s not exciting enough, this is just the start of our mini digital revolution, with loads more improvements on the way. So go on. Get yourself up to date. Update now >> • Free to use, but providers may charge for download and usage • Use in accordance with local laws and check charges if using abroad • Use in accordance with our App terms and conditions • Use in accordance with Apple terms and conditions • This app may be withdrawn at any time, but we’ll always keep you in the loop.
Worldpay Dashboard
Manage your business finances on the go with this app. Track transactions, monitor settlements, and access invoices from your mobile device. Designed for small business owners to keep crucial financial information readily available.
- Transaction tracking
- Settlement monitoring
- Invoice access
- On-the-go business management
- Small business focused
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The Worldpay Dashboard mobile app offers all the functionality of its browser-based counterpart in a convenient on-the-go format. Specifically designed with keeping small business owners in mind, it empowers users to effortlessly manage their business operations. From tracking transactions and monitoring settlements to accessing invoices, our mobile app ensures that crucial business information is available anytime anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: first direct at 77% against Worldpay Dashboard's 0%. first direct also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
first direct ships an update monthly, Worldpay Dashboard every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | first direct | Worldpay Dashboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 271 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | first direct | WorldPay (UK) Ltd |
Customer experience
first direct
Worldpay Dashboard
Bugs and requests
first direct
Reported bugs
4 issues- App freezing and crashing
- Issues with cheque deposit functionality
- Problems with multi-device authentication
- Inconsistent behavior when updating payee details
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved transaction history and insights
- Ability to edit scheduled payments and payees
- Streamlined payment flow
- Better categorization and budgeting tools
Worldpay Dashboard
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
first direct
No in-app purchases
Worldpay Dashboard
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is first direct free?
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Do first direct or Worldpay Dashboard have ads?
Which is updated more often, first direct or Worldpay Dashboard?
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