Comparison

FNB Direct vs STC Mobile Banking

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FNB Direct

Manage your bank accounts, deposit checks, transfer funds, and pay bills conveniently from your mobile device. Access financial education, manage your debit card, and securely chat with support.

Highlights
  • Check account transactions and balances
  • Manage FNB Debit Card
  • Deposit checks
  • Transfer money and pay bills
  • Locate branches and ATMs
  • Access financial education and products
  • Secure chat support
Features
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Redefining Convenience in Banking! FNB Direct, First National Bank’s mobile banking app, makes it easier than ever to bank on the go, right from your mobile device. Quickly check account transactions and balances, manage your FNB Debit Card, deposit checks, transfer money, pay your friends (or the bills), and even locate a convenient FNB branch or ATM. Features: Quick and Easy Enrollment: Don’t have online access? Simply download the FNB Direct Mobile Banking app and enroll from your device. After you establish your User ID and Password within Mobile Banking, you can use the same login information to access Online Banking. eStore®: eStore is an innovative digital banking experience that enables you to shop for and buy financial products and services, and access financial education resources. Open a deposit account, apply for a consumer or small business loan or schedule an appointment to meet with one of our banking experts – just add the product to your shopping cart and checkout. You can access eStore from anywhere – via our website, through our mobile app or in branches throughout our footprint. Direct Deposit Switch: With Direct Deposit Switch, you can easily establish or switch your direct deposit securely within our Online and Mobile Banking services. No need to fill out any paper forms. Simply log in and make the switch. It's simple, safe and takes only minutes. Payment Switch: With Payment Switch, you can quickly and easily update your payment methods at top providers like Verizon, Amazon, Netflix, and more. Credit Center: The Credit Center provides you with access to your latest credit score, gives you an understanding of the key factors that impact your score and may even be able to save you money with special offers. Secure Chat Support: Enjoy the convenience of chatting with a Customer Contact Center agent without having to place a call. Simply tap the blue Chat icon in Mobile Banking to get started. Please note that the Chat feature may not be available at all times. CardGuard™: You have the convenience and peace of mind to manage your FNB Debit Card through Online and Mobile Banking. Control where and how your debit card can be used by enabling or disabling your card, setting spending limits by dollar amount, restricting card usage at certain merchants by category and limiting card usage to specific geographic locations. Online Statements: View or download copies of your Online Statements within Mobile Banking. Send Money with Zelle®: With Zelle® and First National Bank, you can use Mobile Banking to quickly and easily send and receive money. Advanced Biometric Security: Securely and conveniently log in with Touch ID® (iPhone 5s or later) or Face ID® (iPhone X or later). View Check Images & Running Balance: You can view the front and back of checks that have cleared your account in addition to seeing your running account balance. Make Deposits: Deposit your check quickly and easily by using the app to take a picture of the front and back of your check; simply enter your deposit information, center the check and we’ll take the picture for you. Actionable Alerts: Customize alerts and notifications to stay on top of account activity in near real-time. Account Information: View up-to-date information about your FNB accounts, including pending transactions. Transfer Money: Transfer money between your FNB accounts. The FNB Direct app is free to install. Message and data rates from your mobile carrier may apply. System availability and response time are subject to market conditions. For general support call our Customer Contact Center at 1-800-555-5455, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM, or Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Member FDIC. Apple is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. Zelle and the Zelle-related marks are wholly owned by Early Warning Services, LLC and are used herein under license.

About

STC Mobile Banking

Manage your finances on the go with this banking app. Quickly pay bills, deposit checks with a photo, and transfer funds to others. Enjoy secure access to balances, card controls, and branch locations.

Highlights
  • Bill payment
  • Mobile check deposit
  • Fund transfers
  • Balance checking
  • Debit card controls
  • Branch/ATM locator
  • Customizable alerts
Features
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The STC Mobile app from Somerset Trust is more versatile and convenient. Quickly pay bills and deposit checks just by taking a picture. Easily transfer money to friends or family. Check balances faster without having to log in. You can do all this and more, and do it all with multiple layers of security. The STC Mobile app - designed to let you do just about anything, anywhere, anytime. Now that’s convenient! Our mobile app is FREE and allows you to: • Transfer funds to friends and family • Make a check deposit on the go • Check your balances without logging in • Locate a branch or ATM • Turn your debit card on/off for extra security • Contact our People First Call Center • Set alerts • Share our app with friends and family To enroll in mobile banking, you must be a customer of Somerset Trust. Simply download the free mobile banking app and click ‘Register Now’ to get started. Disclosure: Some features are available for eligible customers and accounts only. There is no charge from Somerset Trust Co for STC Mobile. There may be message and data rates from your communications service provider. STC Mobile service may be interrupted by various reasons including service outages affecting your phone, wireless or internet provider; technology failures; and system capacity limitations.

Screenshots

FNB Direct4 screens
STC Mobile Banking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: FNB Direct at 51K against STC Mobile Banking's 443. FNB Direct also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). STC Mobile Banking's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FNB Direct holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FNB Direct has 51K ratings behind it against 443, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of FNB Direct's written reviews are positive against 43% of STC Mobile Banking's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FNB Direct ships an update every 3 months, STC Mobile Banking monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FNB Direct versus STC Mobile Banking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFNB DirectSTC Mobile Banking
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (51K ratings) — better4.6 (443 ratings)
Positive reviews50.4% of reviews — better43.5% of reviews
Number of ratings51K — better443
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB229 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirst National Bank of PennsylvaniaSomerset Trust Company

Customer experience

FNB Direct

All ratings51,482 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews258 reviews
Positive50.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative42.2%

STC Mobile Banking

All ratings443 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive43.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative54.3%

User reviews

FNB Direct

From 51K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Years of great service
  • 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
  • 🚀 Excellent customer service
  • 🚀 Remote deposit works great
  • 🚀 Helpful features like credit score tracking

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy, crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Inconsistent functionality, features not always available
  • 🐛 Check deposit issues, not always working
  • 🐛 Slow transaction updates, balance not always accurate
  • 🐛 Poor app design, small screen layout

STC Mobile Banking

From 443 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy navigation and user-friendly interface
  • 💰 Multi-account visibility across financial institutions
  • 📱 Convenient 24/7 mobile banking access
  • ✅ Improved modern design compared to old app
  • 💳 Debit card control features (on/off toggle)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
  • ⏱️ Slow mobile deposit processing
  • ⏱️ Delayed account balance updates (24-48 hours)
  • 🔐 Login and authentication errors
  • 🐛 App requires frequent restarts

Bugs and requests

FNB Direct

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues, password reset problems
  • Deposit failures due to 'amount mismatch'
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve transaction notifications to show details
  • Allow IRA contributions directly through the app
  • Integrate with more third-party apps like Venmo
  • Provide clearer information on loan payments due

STC Mobile Banking

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes on opening
  • Cannot add STC friend transfers
  • Account number validation errors
  • Authentication errors preventing login
  • Password reset kicks user out after change
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  • Cannot sign in after update
  • Mobile deposit screen shows thick white line and frozen small square
  • Fingerprint login disabled when linked accounts present
  • Inconsistent vendor information display
  • Account balance not reflecting transactions for days
  • Requires phone reboot to login
  • Thick white line appears during mobile deposit photo capture

Requested features

10 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Real-time transaction and pending status updates
  • Running balance total per transaction
  • Automatic check photo capture (front and back)
  • Full iPad screen optimization
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  • Fingerprint/TouchID login restoration
  • Transaction reconciliation checkboxes
  • Better vendor/merchant name visibility
  • Pending transactions display
  • Bill pay support for iPad users

In-app purchases

None

FNB Direct

No in-app purchases

None

STC Mobile Banking

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FNB Direct free?
FNB Direct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STC Mobile Banking free?
STC Mobile Banking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FNB Direct or STC Mobile Banking?
FNB Direct is rated higher. FNB Direct averages 4.8 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while STC Mobile Banking averages 4.6 from 443 ratings.
Do FNB Direct or STC Mobile Banking have ads?
Neither FNB Direct nor STC Mobile Banking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FNB Direct or STC Mobile Banking?
FNB Direct ships an update every 3 months, and STC Mobile Banking monthly. Most recently, FNB Direct was updated on October 2, 2026 and STC Mobile Banking on October 1, 2026.

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