# Scotiabank Perú vs Bim

The clearest difference is ads: Scotiabank Perú at none against Bim's shown. Scotiabank Perú also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (121 vs 9). Bim's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Scotiabank Perú against 3.4 for Bim. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scotiabank Perú has 121 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 16% of Scotiabank Perú's written reviews are positive against 12% of Bim's.

Scotiabank Perú ships an update every 6 weeks, Bim fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scotiabank Perú | Bim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scotiabank-peru/id429948194/reviews) | **[3.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bim/id1361333457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **16.5% of reviews** | 12.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 462 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Scotiabank Perú](https://appshunter.io/developer/429948197) | [Pagos Digitales Peruanos S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1350551171) |

## What reviewers say

### Scotiabank Perú

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scotiabank-peru/id429948194)

Manage your finances on the go with this banking app. Send and receive money instantly, organize frequent payments, and pay all your credit cards in one place. Set transaction limits, manage card settings, and even exchange currency.

**Highlights:** Send and receive money via mobile number, Organize and pay frequent bills, Consolidated credit card payments, Configure transaction limits, Manage card settings for online/travel, Exchange Soles or Dollars, Withdraw cash from ATMs without a card

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Officials attentive and efficient
- 👍 Great way to read
- 👍 Easy and effective
- 👍 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Great app for travel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently fails
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Identity validation fails

**Reported bugs**

- Selfie screen button not working with enlarged text
- App does not allow account access
- App fails to enter account
- App requires facial scan repeatedly
- App shows connection error despite good internet

**Requested features**

- Integrate with iPhone password manager via fingerprint
- Enable Touch ID instead of token
- Option to set language to other languages
- Allow users to choose whether to update
- Optimize for iPhone 5 screen


### Bim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bim/id1361333457)

Send money, recharge your phone, and pay bills easily and securely from your smartphone. Save time and money without needing a bank account. Ideal for everyday transactions and business payments.

**Highlights:** Send and receive money nationwide, Pay for services, Mobile phone recharges, Loan payment, International remittances, QR code payments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scotiabank Perú free?

Scotiabank Perú is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bim free?

Bim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scotiabank Perú or Bim?

Bim is rated higher. Scotiabank Perú averages 3.3 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Bim averages 3.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Scotiabank Perú or Bim have ads?

Bim shows ads; Scotiabank Perú does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scotiabank Perú or Bim?

Scotiabank Perú ships an update every 6 weeks, and Bim fortnightly. Most recently, Scotiabank Perú was updated on October 29, 2026 and Bim on October 26, 2026.

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