Comparison

norisbank vs BW

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

Head to head
About

norisbank

Manage your bank accounts, make real-time transfers, and track credit card transactions. Securely authorize payments and analyze your spending habits with categorized income and expenses. Pay with your smartphone via Apple Pay.

Highlights
  • Account balance and transaction overview
  • Real-time money transfers (QR/photo)
  • Credit card management and push notifications
  • Mobile payments via Apple Pay
  • Financial analysis of income and expenses
  • Secure transaction authorization with BestSign
  • Simple Mode for a focused banking experience
Features
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ACCOUNT BALANCE AND TRANSACTIONS You always have an overview of your current account balance and all account movements. TRANSFERS Transfer money (in real time) – also via QR code or photo transfer. Manage your standing orders and set up scheduled transfers. Authorize your transactions directly in the app with BestSign. SECURITY Set up your BestSign security procedure directly in the app. MANAGE CREDIT CARDS Always keep track of transactions, receive push notifications, view card details, personalize card options, or temporarily block your card. MOBILE PAYMENTS Add your credit card or virtual card (free) to Apple Pay and pay via smartphone or smartwatch. CASH Find a quick way to access cash. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS In the Finance Planner, income and expenses are grouped into categories. This allows you to quickly see how much money is spent on what. PRODUCTS Get inspired by the breadth of our offerings. SIMPLE MODE More focus, less distraction. With Simple Mode, you can enjoy the same secure banking experience in a simplified view that keeps everything clear and organized.

About

BW

Securely authorize online credit card payments directly from your smartphone. Avoid fraud with this convenient and easy-to-use payment verification tool.

Highlights
  • Secure online payment authorization
  • Convenient in-app verification
  • Protection against credit card fraud
  • Easy registration via QR code
  • Supports Mastercard Identity Check™
  • Supports Visa Secure
Features
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3D-Secure per App: Sicheres bezahlen im Internet Online-Shopping ist nicht nur schnell und bequem, sondern auch sicherer als sein Ruf. Vorausgesetzt, Sie nutzen die empfohlenen Sicherheitsvorkehrungen. +++ Ihre Vorteile +++ - Einfach: Die Registrierung ist in wenigen Schritten erledigt und per QR-Code-Scan in der App möglich. - Bequem: Sie geben jeden Bezahlvorgang direkt in der BW-Secure-App frei. - Sicher: Keine Chance für Kreditkartenbetrug im Internet durch die via App zu bestätigende Zahlungsfreigabe. +++ Der sichere Weg +++ 3D-Secure ist ein international anerkannter Sicherheitsstandard für Kreditkartenzahlungen im Internet: - Für Mastercard-Kreditkarten heißt der Service „Mastercard Identity Check™“ - Für Visa-Kreditkarten heißt dieser Service „Visa Secure“.

Screenshots

norisbank4 screens
BW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: norisbank at 83% against BW's 20%. norisbank also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (112 vs 1). BW's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

norisbank holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: norisbank has 112 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of norisbank's written reviews are positive against 20% of BW's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

norisbank ships an update every 4 weeks, BW every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
norisbank versus BW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternorisbankBW
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (112 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews — better20.4% of reviews
Number of ratings112 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size262 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernorisbank GmbHBaden-Württembergische Bank

Customer experience

norisbank

All ratings112 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive82.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative13.8%

BW

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive20.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative72.2%

In-app purchases

None

norisbank

No in-app purchases

None

BW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is norisbank free?
norisbank is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BW free?
BW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, norisbank or BW?
norisbank is rated higher. norisbank averages 4.6 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while BW averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do norisbank or BW have ads?
Neither norisbank nor BW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, norisbank or BW?
norisbank ships an update every 4 weeks, and BW every 3 months. Most recently, norisbank was updated on October 29, 2026 and BW on October 23, 2026.

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