Comparison

GoBank vs Dama Mobile

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

Head to head
About

GoBank

This mobile banking app offers a checking account designed to avoid traditional bank fees. It provides early direct deposit, a free ATM network, and tools for bill pay, sending money, and mobile check deposits. It also includes a budgeting feature to help manage spending.

Highlights
  • No surprise fees
  • Early direct deposit
  • Free ATM network
  • Bill pay
  • Send money
  • Mobile check deposit
  • Budgeting tool
Features
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Free ATM network. Limits apply*. No surprise fees. No worries. Try GoBank’s award-winning mobile app now! GoBank is a checking account made for people who are fed up with big banks and their big fees, and designed to be accessed on a mobile phone. It’s fast (works like your other favorite apps), fair (no surprise fees) and feature-rich (keep reading for a sneak peek). WHY GOBANK? NO SURPRISE FEES Seriously. GoBank has no surprise fees. Check out GoBank.com/NoWorries to see what we mean. GET YOUR PAY UP TO 2 DAYS FASTER WITH ASAP DIRECT DEPOSIT™ Direct Deposit early availability depends on timing of payor’s payment instructions and fraud prevention restrictions may apply. As such, the availability or timing of early direct deposit may vary from pay period to pay period. Make sure the name and social security number on file with your employer or benefits provider matches what’s on your GoBank account exactly. We will not be able to deposit your payment if we are unable to match recipients. SIGN UP FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT If you’re not eligible for the above, you can still sign up for direct deposit to get your pay faster than a paper check! FREE ATMS*. * See app for free ATM locations. 4 free withdrawals per calendar month, $3.00 per withdrawal thereafter. $3 for out-of-network withdrawals and $.50 for balance inquiries, plus any fee the ATM owner may charge. Limits apply. PAY BILLS Pay rent, or any bill with the GoBank app or website. Need to send a check to your landlord (or anyone else)? No problem. We’ll mail the check for free. SEND MONEY FAST Quickly send money to friends, family and even the dog groomer who have GoBank accounts. We notify them via email or text message. DEPOSIT CASH Just take your GoBank debit card and cash to any participating retail location. Swipe your card or hand it to the cashier, and the cash will be deposited to your account automatically. Fees may apply. MOBILE DEPOSITS Our nearest bank branch is in your pocket. Use your phone to scan a check and deposit it into your account. You may be asked to upload your ID. FREE ADVICE: FORTUNE TELLER™ Use the Fortune Teller to double-check your budget before you spend. Just tell us how much it costs, and we’ll give you a quick yay or nay based on the budget you’ve created. FYI: We'll need to successfully verify your ID before you can use all of GoBank's award-winning features. Questions about your GoBank account? Call us at the number on the back of your card (24/7 support). Or log in to gobank.com & email us through the Contact Us page. Stay in touch with us! Follow us on Twitter @GoBank and on Instagram @GoBankOfficial. While you’re at it, like us on Facebook.com/GoBank. We’d love to meet you and answer any questions you may have. * See app for free ATM locations. 4 free withdrawals per calendar month, $3.00 per withdrawal thereafter. $3 for out-of-network withdrawals and $.50 for balance inquiries, plus any fee the ATM owner may charge. Limits apply. GoBank is a brand of Green Dot Bank, Member FDIC, which also operates under the brands Green Dot Bank and Bonneville Bank. Deposits under any of these trade names are deposits with a single FDIC-insured bank, Green Dot Bank, and are aggregated for deposit insurance coverage. ©2013-2022 Green Dot Bank. All rights reserved. Terms of Use: https://m.gobank.com/static/other/GoBank_Mobile_App_EULA_Android_version.pdf Privacy Policy: https://m.gobank.com/privacy-policy Technology Privacy Statement: https://m.gobank.com/banking-agreement

About

Dama Mobile

Manage your banking and financial activities securely on the go. This app allows you to view account balances, deposit checks, transfer funds, and manage payment requests from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Secure login with two-factor or biometric authentication
  • View account balances and transaction history
  • Mobile check deposit
  • Effortless money transfers
  • Send payment requests to clients
  • Schedule cash pickups
Features
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Introducing the redesigned Dama mobile app, providing secure access to Dama Financial banking services from anywhere*. Manage all your accounts, banking needs, vendor and client services on the go from your phone. - Log in easily and securely with two-factor authentication or biometric login - View your account balances, transaction history, and manage all your financial activities in one place - Deposit checks anytime, anywhere with your mobile check deposit feature - Effortlessly transfer money between your accounts or to approved external partners - Send payment requests directly to clients, simplifying transactions - Schedule and manage cash pickups at your convenience *Active internet connection required LeafLink Financial Services, LLC, providing services under the Dama Financial brand, is a fintech company, not an FDIC-insured bank. Banking services are provided by OMB Bank, First Option Bank and Dart Bank, Members FDIC. Features are available for eligible Dama Financial accounts and customers. LeafLinkDama does not charge for use of the mobile app, but standard messaging, data, and other fees from your telecommunications provider may apply. Privacy Policy: https://www.leaflink.com/legal/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.leaflink.com/legal/leaflink-terms-of-service/

Screenshots

GoBank4 screens
Dama Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dama Mobile at 4.8 against GoBank's 4.1. Dama Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). GoBank's advantage is ratings volume (5.3K vs 76) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). 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

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

Dama Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GoBank has 5.3K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of GoBank's written reviews are positive against 0% of Dama Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GoBank ships an update every 6 weeks, Dama Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GoBank versus Dama Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGoBankDama Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (5.3K ratings)4.8 (76 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.3K — better76
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB74 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGreen Dot CorporationLeafLink, Inc.

Customer experience

GoBank

All ratings5,307 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral9.3%
Negative73.7%

Dama Mobile

All ratings76 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

GoBank

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to log in or access account
  • Disappearing vault and missing money issues
  • Unreliable bill pay and money transfer features

Requested features

3 requests
  • Improved app stability and functionality
  • Faster check deposit processing
  • Better communication on account changes and fees

Dama Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

GoBank

No in-app purchases

None

Dama Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GoBank free?
GoBank is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dama Mobile free?
Dama Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GoBank or Dama Mobile?
Dama Mobile is rated higher. GoBank averages 4.1 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Dama Mobile averages 4.8 from 76 ratings.
Do GoBank or Dama Mobile have ads?
Neither GoBank nor Dama Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GoBank or Dama Mobile?
GoBank ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dama Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, GoBank was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dama Mobile on October 27, 2026.

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