Comparison

IRS vs ConnectEBT

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

Head to head
About

IRS

Access official IRS services on your mobile device. Check refund status, make payments, find tax preparation help, and receive tax tips and news. Stay connected with the IRS anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Check refund status
  • Make tax payments
  • Find free tax preparation assistance
  • Sign up for tax tips
  • Follow IRS news
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Use the same secure sign-in you already use on IRS.gov to access your account anytime, anywhere from your mobile device. Sign in to your account on the app: - View account balance - Make payments - Check refund and amended return status - Access tax records - View notices and letters - Opt in to email notifications - Manage your profile - And more Use the app without signing in: Check your refund status, make a guest payment, find free tax preparation assistance, sign up for helpful tax tips, and follow the latest news from the IRS.

About

ConnectEBT

Easily manage your EBT card balance, view deposits, and review transactions. Securely select or change your PIN with quick login options. Currently supports multiple states with more coming soon.

Highlights
  • Check EBT balance
  • View deposits
  • Review transaction history
  • Select/change PIN
  • Biometric login
  • Card scanning registration
Features
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The ConnectEBT app is the fast, secure and easy way to monitor your EBT available balance, deposits, transaction activity, and select or change your PIN. The app currently supports Alabama, Arkansas, American Samoa, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah and Virginia EBT. We are excited to bring support for additional state programs in the near future. To register, enter your EBT Card information on the ConnectEBT mobile app or at www.ConnectEBT.com. Already have your ConnectEBT user ID and password? You’re ready to use the ConnectEBT mobile app. • Check your available SNAP or Cash balance anytime, anywhere • View your deposits information • Review transaction history • Select your card’s PIN • Easy login and registration using biometrics and card scanning Disclosures: • Currently available for Alabama, Arkansas, American Samoa, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Montana, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah and Virginia. Other states will be available in the near future. • There is no charge for using the app, but message and data rates may apply. • Conduent® and Conduent Agile Star® are trademarks of Conduent Business Services, LLC in the United States and/or other countries. Conduent® Connect Processing Solution. ©2021 Conduent State & Local Solutions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Screenshots

IRS4 screens
ConnectEBT3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IRS at 4.6 against ConnectEBT's 3.9. ConnectEBT's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

IRS holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.6K and 6.8K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of IRS's written reviews are positive against 32% of ConnectEBT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
IRS versus ConnectEBT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIRSConnectEBT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (7.6K ratings) — better3.9 (6.8K ratings)
Positive reviews26.1% of reviews31.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7.6K — better6.8K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#69 — better#190
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperInternal Revenue ServiceConduent Inc.

Customer experience

IRS

All ratings2,701 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews268 reviews
Positive26.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative68.3%

ConnectEBT

All ratings6,427 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews419 reviews
Positive31.7%
Neutral10.7%
Negative57.5%

User reviews

IRS

From 7.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💰 Helps with tax payments
  • 🔍 Provides refund status updates
  • ⏱️ Convenient for checking tax info

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent errors and glitches
  • 📱 Limited functionality compared to website
  • 🔒 Security/authentication issues
  • 🕰️ Slow/delayed updates

ConnectEBT

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 📊 Convenient to check balance
  • 🔒 Helps prevent fraud
  • 💰 Useful for managing EBT benefits

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent login issues
  • 🔒 Inconsistent lock/unlock feature
  • 🔄 Requires frequent password changes
  • 🤔 Confusing user experience
  • ❌ Doesn't support all states

Bugs and requests

IRS

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login/authentication problems
  • Incorrect refund information displayed
  • Inability to check status after multiple attempts
  • Lack of compatibility with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view tax transcripts
  • Improved payment scheduling options
  • Notifications for refund status changes
  • Expanded historical data access

ConnectEBT

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Server errors preventing login
  • Decryption issues locking users out
  • Inconsistent behavior across login attempts

Requested features

4 requests
  • Notification for deposits
  • Ability to see transaction history
  • Biometric login support
  • Better customer support

In-app purchases

None

IRS

No in-app purchases

None

ConnectEBT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IRS free?
IRS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ConnectEBT free?
ConnectEBT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IRS or ConnectEBT?
IRS is rated higher. IRS averages 4.6 out of 5 from 7.6K ratings, while ConnectEBT averages 3.9 from 6.8K ratings.
Do IRS or ConnectEBT have ads?
Neither IRS nor ConnectEBT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IRS or ConnectEBT?
IRS ships an update every 3 months, and ConnectEBT every 3 months. Most recently, IRS was updated on October 20, 2026 and ConnectEBT on October 19, 2026.
Which is more popular, IRS or ConnectEBT?
IRS currently peaks at #69 in the App Store charts, and ConnectEBT at #190. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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