BOV Mobile vs Laferla
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BOV Mobile
Manage your finances on the go with this banking app. Access all your accounts, loans, and perform transfers. Pay bills, top up mobile numbers, and send money instantly to friends and family.
- Stop a card function
- FaceID authentication
- Credit card activation
- Account and loan access
- Inter-account transfers
- Mobile number payments
- Bill payments
- BOV Signatures for internet banking
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Features: • If you lost your credit card while in Malta or abroad simply use the Stop A Card function. • FaceID is now available. • Activate your credit cards using the in-app Apple Pay link. Access your financials on the go. • You can access all of your accounts including your loans in one easy app. • Perform transfers within your accounts. • Send money to your family and friends using their mobile number. Once you authorise a payment, it goes through – no waiting, no holding! • Top up anyone with a GO or Epic (+356) mobile number while in Malta or abroad. • Pay bills using your smartphone. ARMS, GO, Epic and Melita are among the most popular. • Access internet banking using your smartphone’s BOV Signatures feature and benefit from even more features – payments, investments and more! Happy Linking! • Update your BOV credit cards. Follow the in-app Apple Pay link to set up your credit cards and pay in store. Security • iOS 11 and over is required for this new update. • BOV Mobile will not run if an iPhone does not meet the new security requirements. Do you have any questions? Call our Customer Service Centre on (+356) 2131 2020 with any queries about BOV Mobile.
Laferla
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At Laferla, we've designed our mobile app to offer unparalleled convenience and security, bringing your insurance policies into the palm of your hand. With over 40 years of expertise, Laferla is committed to delivering innovative insurance solutions right at your fingertips.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Laferla at every 5 weeks against BOV Mobile's every 4 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BOV Mobile ships an update every 4 months, Laferla every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 19, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BOV Mobile | Laferla |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bank of Valletta p.l.c. | Laferla Digital OÜ |
In-app purchases
BOV Mobile
No in-app purchases
Laferla
No in-app purchases
