# Fifth Third vs eCential

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Fifth Third at 656K against eCential's 1. Fifth Third also leads on chart position (#165 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.2). eCential's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

eCential holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fifth Third has 656K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fifth Third | eCential |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (656K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fifth-third-53-mobile-banking/id468738585/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecential/id6755554560/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **656K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FifthThird Bank](https://appshunter.io/developer/468738588) | [Fangming Du](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782193686) |

## What reviewers say

### Fifth Third

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fifth-third-53-mobile-banking/id468738585)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your finances on the go with secure access to your accounts. Deposit checks, pay bills, transfer funds, and send money to friends and family. Track transactions and manage alerts for peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Secure account access, Mobile check deposit, Bill payment, Fund transfers, Zelle person-to-person payments, Transaction alerts, ATM and branch locator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient mobile banking
- 🚀 Easy check deposits
- 💡 Helpful personal bankers
- 🔒 Robust security features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy app updates
- 🔍 Lack of transparency in account details
- ⏱️ Slow and unresponsive app
- 🤔 Confusing user interface changes
- 💰 Sneaky bank charges

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues on new devices
- Inconsistent mobile deposit functionality
- Frequent app crashes and technical difficulties
- Syncing problems between app and online banking

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved transaction history and details
- Seamless integration with other finance apps
- Ability to edit transaction descriptions
- More intuitive account management tools


### eCential

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecential/id6755554560)

This app helps you manage your finances by offering insights into spending habits and suggesting ways to save. It also helps you discover local deals at grocery stores to maximize your savings.

**Highlights:** Spending habit analysis, Money management tools, Local grocery deal finder, Savings suggestions, Secure financial tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fifth Third free?

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

### Is eCential free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fifth Third or eCential?

eCential is rated higher. Fifth Third averages 4.8 out of 5 from 656K ratings, while eCential averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Fifth Third or eCential have ads?

Neither Fifth Third nor eCential shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*