JHFCU vs PeakeMobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JHFCU
Manage your accounts with enhanced features like mobile check deposit, card controls to turn cards on/off, and transaction alerts. Earn cash back rewards through Ca$hPerks offers.
- Mobile check deposit
- Card controls (on/off)
- Transaction alerts
- Ca$hPerks offers
- Deposit history and images
- Account management
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Thanks for using the JHFCU mobile app. We have been adding some features and fixing bugs to make your experience better. Ca$hPerks is back with more offers—free cash for you! We’ve added a Card Controls feature to allow you to turn off your Debit or Credit Card, and to easily sign up for transaction alerts. “DeposZip” (Check Deposit) was improved to allow multiple check deposits and provide the ability to view deposit history and check images. We also made some other minor improvements and bug fixes to help you easily manage your account. More enhancements are planned for the future!
PeakeMobile
Manage your finances on the go with 24/7 access to your accounts. Deposit checks, make payments, transfer funds, and locate branches and ATMs directly from your mobile device.
- View account balances and transaction history
- Deposit checks remotely
- Transfer funds between accounts
- Make loan and bill payments
- Block/unblock credit and debit cards
- Locate branches and ATMs
- Set up digital wallet
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PeakeMobile makes it easy to bank on the go 24/7. Manage your accounts and everyday banking needs anywhere, anytime directly from your mobile device. Deposit checks, make payments, and manage your account - all without visiting a branch! Manage Your Account - View all your accounts balances and transaction history - Block and unblock your credit and debit cards - Set notifications and alerts for enhanced security - Look up routing and account numbers Deposit and Transfer - Deposit checks remotely using your mobile device - Transfer funds between your accounts - Set up your digital wallet for cardless payments Complete Payments - Make a loan payment - Pay your bills - Check the remaining balance on your loan - Schedule a recurring payment Get Help - Locate nearest branches and ATMs - Find contact information - Give us feedback Download the PeakeMobile app now and stay connected to your accounts on the go! Features: - View Account Details - Check Balances - View Transaction History - Transfer Funds - Pay Loans - Pay Bills - Deposit Checks - Apply for a Loan - Locate Branches and ATMs - Update Profile - Quick PIN Access - Touch ID - Multi-Factor Authentication
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PeakeMobile at 4.8 against JHFCU's 2.1. PeakeMobile also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 35) and review sentiment (33% vs 19%). 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.
PeakeMobile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PeakeMobile has 1.1K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of JHFCU's written reviews are positive against 33% of PeakeMobile's.
JHFCU ships an update every 4 months, PeakeMobile every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JHFCU | PeakeMobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (35 ratings) | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.8% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 35 | 1.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 216 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Johns Hopkins Federal Credit Union | Peake Federal Credit Union |
Customer experience
JHFCU
PeakeMobile
Bugs and requests
JHFCU
Reported bugs
37 issues- App crashes every time it's opened
- App does not open
- Banking app offline for days
- Cannot check balance or deposit checks
- App crashes when opening
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- App requires iPhone 15 or newer to work
- Zelle on the app is terrible and doesn't load
- Upgrade broke iPad landscape view
- New version fails to work in landscape on iPad
- Cannot see checking account details (blank screen)
- Cannot view cards online
- App no longer works after update
- Cannot deposit a check (cropping error)
- Mobile deposit crashes after taking picture
- App crashes every time to deposit a check
- Deposit does not work on iOS 7
- Transfer destination account covered by keyboard
- Quick Access doesn't work
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- App crashes every time trying to open
- App won't work on iPhone X
- Face ID crashes the app
- App crashes after update (Face ID activated)
- App won't open
- New update does not allow transfers within associated accounts
- App crashes after setup of Touch ID
- App won't launch anymore after update
- Security code sent but app doesn't let you enter it
- Access expired every single time on login
- Login information is not saved
- Certain buttons do not appear on iPad version (e.g., Submit in Bill Pay)
- Too many crashes and unable to login
- App constantly crashes and freezes
- App error preventing opening
- Face ID support update was awful, crashing constantly
- Touch-ID setup causes app to blink away
- App is barely functional and has many flaws
Requested features
12 requests- Add Zelle or other money transfer options
- Allow viewing all accounts under a single login
- Implement a 'make an appointment' feature
- Add ability to transfer money between associated accounts
- Bring back 'pending' status with dates for checks/deposits
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- Update app to fit modern banking standards
- Improve iPad landscape view
- Add a submit button for Bill Pay on iPad
- Allow users to view cards online
- Enable Touch ID/Face ID for login
- Add DeposZip feature (mentioned in older reviews)
- Improve mobile deposit functionality
PeakeMobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
JHFCU
No in-app purchases
PeakeMobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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