Comparison

Čítačka vs VÚB Banking

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

Head to head
About

Čítačka

This app generates secure codes for Tatra banka clients to log in, activate, and authorize transactions in electronic banking. It offers secure, card-and-reader equivalent authentication with multiple activation methods and convenient login options.

Highlights
  • Secure code generation for login
  • Transaction authorization
  • Facial biometric activation
  • Fingerprint login option
  • Offline usage after activation
  • Internet banking integration
Features
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The Reader application is intended for Tatra banka clients who have activated the Internet bankingTB service and serves to generate codes for logging in, activating or authorizing transactions in Tatra banka's electronic channels. The reader is equivalent to the standard Card and Reader authorization and authentication tool, and is equally secure. The reader can be activated - Directly in the application - using facial biometrics. For activation, you need PID - personal identification number, a valid Slovak ID card, an SMS code sent during activation to your profile phone number, and a scan of your face. - In person at the branch - By phone During activation, the Reader prompts the user to set a login password, the expiration time of which depends on its complexity, and to set a fingerprint for more convenient login. The Reader requires an Internet connection for activation and updating. Subsequently, it can also be used offline. Complete information as well as the terms of use of the Reader can be found at www.tatrabanka.sk. The current version of the Reader application is available for devices with the iOS 15 and higher operating system.

About

VÚB Banking

Securely manage your finances, cards, and loans with this banking app. Features include cardless ATM withdrawals, secure digital code authorization, and instant SEPA payments. Personalize your banking experience with an intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Cardless ATM withdrawals
  • Secure digital code login
  • Multi-client login on one device
  • Instant SEPA payments
  • Customizable interface
Features
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This application is available for clients approached by bank. New VÚB Banking application brings secure and clear access to your complete finances, cards and loans. The application brings many novelties, such as more secure login using a digital code, the possibility of logging in multiple clients on one device, or even easier withdrawals from an ATM. In addition, the application is clear and intuitive, with the possibility of adapting it to your own needs. Most popular features: #withCASH - possibility to withdraw money from an ATM without the need of a plastic card #withKEY - safest way to authorize transactions with one time use digital code SEPA instant payments - online payments to selected banks in Slovakia

Screenshots

Čítačka4 screens
VÚB Banking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Čítačka at 50% against VÚB Banking's 2%. Čítačka also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0). VÚB Banking's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

Čítačka holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Čítačka's written reviews are positive against 2% of VÚB Banking's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Čítačka ships an update every 3 months, VÚB Banking every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Čítačka versus VÚB Banking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterČítačkaVÚB Banking
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (60 ratings) — better3.0 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better2.2% of reviews
Number of ratings60 — better44
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB216 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTatra banka, a.s.Vseobecna uverova banka, a.s.

Customer experience

Čítačka

All ratings57 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

VÚB Banking

All ratings33 ratings
Positive42.4%
Neutral6.1%
Negative51.5%
Written reviews89 reviews
Positive2.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative91.0%

Bugs and requests

Čítačka

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

VÚB Banking

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • App crashes on startup and during transactions
  • Notifications arrive hours late or multiple times
  • Payments not showing in real-time or for days
  • Cannot change ATM withdrawal limits
  • Push notifications still route to old app
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  • Cannot activate on multiple devices
  • QR code scanning fails frequently
  • App freezes and requires reactivation
  • Account reactivation doesn't work properly
  • Cannot copy account numbers easily
  • Credit card payment shows 0 amount
  • Floating panel covers half the screen
  • Filters don't work properly
  • Camera access prompt appears repeatedly
  • Data migration from old app incomplete
  • Payment confirmation notifications unreliable
  • Cannot pair with internet banking
  • Hamburger menu navigation issues on iOS

Requested features

18 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Pending/planned transactions overview in one place
  • Quick access payment button on home screen
  • Account balance display on main screen
  • Batch notification management
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  • Multi-device support
  • Business account integration
  • Ability to change payment limits in app
  • Personalized account naming
  • Transaction balance display at point of payment
  • Viamo quick money sending feature
  • Card statistics and details in unified view
  • Lazy loading and caching for performance
  • Automatic login option
  • Better IBAN/account number copying
  • English language support
  • Investment portfolio visibility
  • Standing order monthly summary

In-app purchases

None

Čítačka

No in-app purchases

None

VÚB Banking

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Čítačka free?
Čítačka is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VÚB Banking free?
VÚB Banking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Čítačka or VÚB Banking?
Čítačka is rated higher. Čítačka averages 4.9 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while VÚB Banking averages 3.0 from 44 ratings.
Do Čítačka or VÚB Banking have ads?
Neither Čítačka nor VÚB Banking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Čítačka or VÚB Banking?
Čítačka ships an update every 3 months, and VÚB Banking every 6 weeks. Most recently, Čítačka was updated on September 17, 2026 and VÚB Banking on September 14, 2026.

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