Comparison

norisbank vs GLS Banking

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

GLS Banking

Manage your finances with a secure banking app that allows you to direct your investments towards sustainable causes. Track all your accounts, handle transactions, and access your documents easily. Enjoy comprehensive self-service options and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Direct investments to sustainable causes
  • Multibanking and photo transfers
  • Household budget management
  • Consolidated account and depot overview
  • Full digital mailbox for documents
  • Comprehensive self-service functions
  • TÜV Saarland certified security
Features
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EINE APP FÜR ALLES Bestimme mit Deinem individuellen Verwendungswunsch mit, was wir finanzieren sollen: Erneuerbare Energien, Ernährung, Wohnen, Bildung & Kultur, Soziales & Gesundheit oder nachhaltige Wirtschaft. Nicht umsonst sind wir zum 16. Mal in Folge zur BANK DES JAHRES gewählt worden und dauerhaft auf Platz 1 im FAIR FINANCE GUIDE. FUNKTIONSUMFANG • Umfangreiche Features: Multibanking, Echtzeitüberweisungen, Fotoüberweisung u.v.m. • Finanzübersicht: Alle Konten und Depots in einer App - für Privat- und Firmenkund*innen. • Vollständiges Postfach: Einfacher Kontakt & Überblick über alle Dokumente. • Möglichst viel selbst erledigen: Umfassende Self-Service-Funktionen. • Geprüft sicher: Durch den TÜV Saarland zertifiziert. UPDATES Unsere App wird laufend aktualisiert und um neue Features erweitert: Ca. alle vier Wochen erfolgt ein neues Release. AUSGEZEICHNET NACHHALTIG Laut unabhängiger Analyse des Fair Finance Guides im Jahr 2025 sind wir die nachhaltigste Bank Deutschlands. Weitere Informationen zur Analyse und den Ergebnissen findest Du auf den Seiten vom Fair Finance Guide: https://www.fairfinanceguide.de/ffg-d/bewertung/ Das ist aber nicht unser einziger Beleg. Auch die Stiftung Warentest hat uns 2025 als Testsieger mit “streng nachhaltig” ausgezeichnet: https://www.test.de/Nachhaltige-Banken-Vergleich-4590882-0/ Nachhaltigkeit in einer Bank ist kompliziert. Was genau wir damit meinen und wie wir das erreichen erfährst Du in unserem eigenen Bereich zur Nachhaltigkeit: https://www.gls.de/gls-bank/nachhaltigkeit/ GLS BANK. FÜHLT SICH EINFACH GUT AN. —————————— Herstellerin im Sinne des Cyber Resilience Act (CRA): Atruvia AG Fiduciastraße 20, 76227 Karlsruhe / GAD-Straße 2–6, 48163 Münster HRB 102381, Amtsgericht Frankfurt am Main Schwachstellen melden: Hinweise auf Sicherheitslücken oder Schwachstellen senden Sie bitte an: security-contact@atruvia.de Bitte beachten Sie: Diese Kontaktadresse dient ausschließlich der Meldung von Schwachstellen gemäß den CRA-Vorgaben. Für Fragen zum Produkt oder sonstigen Support nutzen Sie bitte die bekannten Support-Kanäle. ——————————

Screenshots

norisbank4 screens
GLS Banking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: GLS Banking at free against norisbank's free with in-app purchases. GLS Banking also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). norisbank's advantage is ratings volume (112 vs 15). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

GLS Banking holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: norisbank has 112 ratings behind it against 15, 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 100% of GLS Banking's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

norisbank ships an update every 4 weeks, GLS Banking monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
norisbank versus GLS Banking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternorisbankGLS Banking
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (112 ratings)4.9 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings112 — better15
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size262 MB148 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernorisbank GmbHGLS Gemeinschaftsbank eG

Customer experience

norisbank

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

GLS Banking

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

norisbank

No in-app purchases

None

GLS Banking

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is norisbank free?
norisbank is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GLS Banking free?
GLS Banking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, norisbank or GLS Banking?
GLS Banking is rated higher. norisbank averages 4.6 out of 5 from 112 ratings, while GLS Banking averages 4.9 from 15 ratings.
Do norisbank or GLS Banking have ads?
Neither norisbank nor GLS Banking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, norisbank or GLS Banking?
norisbank ships an update every 4 weeks, and GLS Banking monthly. Most recently, norisbank was updated on November 6, 2026 and GLS Banking on November 4, 2026.

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