The Boubyan App vs CBK Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Boubyan App
Manage your banking needs on the go with a comprehensive suite of digital services. Perform transactions, manage accounts, send and receive money globally, and even withdraw cash without a card. Features a digital assistant for personalized banking support.
- Account and card management
- Global money transfers
- Cardless ATM withdrawals
- New card issuance
- Digital banking assistant
- Open new accounts/deposits
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تطبيق بوبيان مُصمّم ليوفّر لك أفضل الخدمات المصرفية أينما كنت. مع أكثر من 15 خدمة وميزة يتم إطلاقها لأول مرة في الكويت، يبقى تطبيق بوبيان في مركز الريادة في مجال الخدمات المصرفية الرقمية في الكويت. كل خدمات الحسابات والبطاقات والودائع والتمويل في متناول يدك أينما كنت باستخدام التطبيق، يمكنك على الفور الاطّلاع على معاملات حساباتك، وتغيير رمز PIN الخاص ببطاقتك، ودفع أقساط التمويل، وإدارة الودائع، وحتى فتح حساب أو وديعة جديدة. إرسال واستقبال الأموال في أي مكان وأي وقت يمكنك تحويل الأموال إلى أي مكان في العالم باستخدام التحويلات المصرفية العادية أو ويسترن يونيون. يمكنك أيضًا إرسال الأموال إلى أي حامل بطاقة مدنية كويتية واستلام المدفوعات فورًا من أي حامل بطاقة سحب آلي كويتية ببساطة من خلال مشاركة رابط الدفع معه. سحب الأموال دون استخدام البطاقة المصرفية خدمة السحب بدون بطاقة متوفرة في جميع أجهزة الصراف الآلي لبوبيان في جميع أنحاء الكويت. اختر المبلغ من خلال التطبيق واستلمه من جهاز الصراف الآلي. استبدال بطاقة مفقودة أو إصدار بطاقة جديدة يمكنك ببساطة طلب بطاقة جديدة من خلال تطبيق بوبيان واستلامها من جهاز صراف آلي لبوبيان على مدار الساعة طوال أيام الأسبوع. تعرّف على مساعد تعرّف على مساعد، مساعدك الرقمي للخدمات المصرفية الشخصية. تحدّث معه واكتشف كل الخدمات التي يمكنه أن يقدمها لك. "أفضل بنك إسلامي رقمي في العالم" – Global Finance " أفضل خدمة عملاء في الكويت" – Service Hero The Boubyan App is designed to provide you with best-in-class banking service wherever you are. With over 15 services and features available for the first time in Kuwait, the Boubyan App continues to set the standard for digital banking in Kuwait. Your accounts, cards, deposits, and financing at your fingertips Using the App, you can instantly view your accounts transactions, change your card’s PIN code, make finance payments, manage your deposits, and even open a new account or a fixed deposit. Send and receive money anywhere and anytime Transfer money to any place in the world using normal bank transfers or Western Union. You can also send money to any holder of a Kuwaiti Civil ID and receive payments instantly from any holder of a Kuwaiti debit card simply by sharing a payment link with them. Withdraw cash without using your card The cardless withdrawal service is available at all Boubyan ATMs throughout Kuwait. Set the amount through the App and pick it up at the ATM. Replace a lost card or issue a new one Simply request a new card through the Boubyan App and pick it up at a Boubyan ATM 24/7. Meet Msa3ed Get to know Msa3ed, your personal banking digital assistant. Have a chat with him and discover what he can do for you. “World’s Best Islamic Digital Bank” – Global Finance “Best Customer Service in Kuwait” – Service Hero
CBK Mobile
Manage your finances on the go with this secure and convenient banking application. View account balances, pay credit cards, make payments, and find nearby branches with ease.
- View account balances
- Pay credit cards
- Make payments
- Locate nearby branches
- Secure banking
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Commercial Bank of Kuwait is one of the largest financial institutions in Kuwait with a strong and growing corporate and retail banking franchise providing innovative financial and investment solutions to its ever growing customer base. This Application is secure, convenient and easy to use, CBK Mobile offers a wide range of banking services to make banking convenient for you and allows you to view your balances, pay credit cards, payments, locate nearby Branches do lot more while on the go.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Boubyan App at 73% against CBK Mobile's 35%. The Boubyan App also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (36K vs 611). CBK Mobile's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). 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.
The Boubyan App holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Boubyan App has 36K ratings behind it against 611, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of The Boubyan App's written reviews are positive against 35% of CBK Mobile's.
The Boubyan App ships an update fortnightly, CBK Mobile weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Boubyan App | CBK Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (36K ratings) — better | 3.9 (611 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.4% of reviews — better | 34.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 36K — better | 611 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 721 MB | 214 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boubyan Bank | COMMERCIAL BANK OF KUWAIT |
Customer experience
The Boubyan App
CBK Mobile
User reviews
The Boubyan App
From 36K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient mobile banking
- 🤍 Best bank in Kuwait
- 💕 Excellent service
- 🌟 High-quality online services
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and lags
- 🔍 Unclear processes
- 🔒 Security issues with login
- 🔌 High battery consumption
CBK Mobile
From 611 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient transactions
- 🔒 Secure banking platform
- 👍 User-friendly interface design
- 💳 QR code payment feature
- ✨ Regular app improvements and updates
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔐 Excessive security prompts causing logout
- 📱 Poor performance outside Kuwait
- 🎨 Outdated UI design
Bugs and requests
The Boubyan App
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login screen freezes
- 3D touch issues with navigation
- Splash screen issues in dark mode
- Disappearing features after updates
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Reactivate dormant accounts online
- Improve app navigation and layout
- Add Arabic letters to transfer service
CBK Mobile
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes when accessing settings menu
- Login issues with Face ID and biometric authentication
- Chat support gets stuck on 'initializing chat'
- IBAN field rejects international accounts (24+ characters)
- Transfer purpose dropdown shows no options
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- App disconnects when accessing beneficiary list
- Loading issues and freezing during transactions
- App crashes during phone calls with bank staff
- Face ID not functioning properly
- SMS notifications not received for withdrawals
- App fails to open after updates
Requested features
13 requests- Dark mode/theme for better eye comfort
- OTP via email or push notification instead of SMS only
- Bill payment functionality
- Online card purchasing
- Direct payment feature without QR codes
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- GOV card support for corporate accounts
- Auto-translate English to Arabic
- Arabic language support for notifications
- 6-month statement download
- Edit profile information and phone numbers
- Corporate account app version
- Exchange rate comparison tool
- Beneficiary management improvements
In-app purchases
The Boubyan App
No in-app purchases
CBK Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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