Comparison

Arion banki vs MyIgloo

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

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About

Arion banki

This banking app offers comprehensive financial management tools, including account overviews, savings plans, and investment trading. Users can also apply for loans, manage cards, and access pension information. It provides convenient banking services for everyone, regardless of their existing relationship with the bank.

Highlights
  • Account management
  • Savings and investment tools
  • Loan applications
  • Card management
  • Pension tracking
  • Cross-bank account viewing
  • Secure transactions
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Okkur finnst að allir eigi að geta notað besta bankaapp á Íslandi. Þess vegna er Arion appið nú opið öllum. Hvort sem þú ert í reglulegum viðskiptum við Arion banka eða ekki getur þú sótt appið, stofnað reikninga, byrjað reglulegan sparnað og séð reikningana þína í öðrum bönkum. Þægilegri bankaþjónusta fyrir alla.   Verðbréfaviðskipti eru komin í appið Viðskipti með sjóði og hlutabréf hafa aldrei verið einfaldari. Fjárfestu í sjóðum og hlutabréfum með nokkrum smellum og fáðu frábæra heildarsýn og ítarupplýsingar um stöðu þinna fjárfestinga.   Lífeyrismál Í Arion appinu býðst þér einstök yfirsýn yfir lífeyrissparnaðinn þinn. Ef þú ert ekki með viðbótarsparnað hjá Arion banka eða Frjálsa lífeyrissjóðnum nú þegar getur þú stofnað hann í Appinu með nokkrum smellum. Þú getur einnig stofnað skyldusparnað hjá Frjálsa lífeyrissjóðnum og sameinað séreignarsparnað með einföldum hætti ásamt fleiri aðgerðum.   Fjármálin mín Fjármálin mín í Arion appinu gefa þér einstaka yfirsýn yfir stöðuna. Hvar peningarnir eru og í hvað þeir fara. Nú er bæði auðveldara og skemmtilegra að skipuleggja og skoða fjármálin.   Núlán Þarftu að brúa bilið í skamman tíma? Nú getur þú tekið Núlán í Arion appinu, hvort sem þú ert í föstum viðskiptum við Arion banka eða ekki. Lánin eru að hámarki til 5 ára og ef upphæðin er undir tveimur milljónum þarftu ekki greiðslumat.   Reglulegur sparnaður Það er einfalt og fljótlegt að byrja að spara í Arion appinu um leið og þér dettur það í hug. Þú setur þér markmið, byrjar að spara og draumarnir færast nær í hverjum mánuði.   Í Arion appinu er hægt að: - Stofna debet- og kreditkort. - Sækja um Núlán. - Stofna sparnaðarreikninga. - Borga með símanum. - Kaupa tryggingar hjá Verði. - Sjá kort og reikninga hjá öðrum bönkum. - Sjá PIN númer debet- og kreditkorta. - Millifæra. - Dreifa reikningum og kreditkortareikningum. - Greiða inn á kort. - Fylgjast með stöðu og færslum debet- og kreditkorta. - Sjá yfirlit yfir og greiða ógreiddar kröfur. - Sjá yfirlit yfir rafræn skjöl. - Greitt erlendum viðtakanda - Fá sendar tilkynningar (e. notifications) um greiðslur inn á reikninga. - Fá tilkynningu ef reikningar fara á eindaga. - Sjá stöðu verðbréfasafna ásamt því að stunda viðskipti með sjóði og hlutabréf. - Breyta heimild á debet- og kreditkortum. - Frysta/virkja kreditkort. - Fylgjast með stöðu lífeyrissparnaðar og þróun inneignar frá upphafi. - Sækja um viðbótarslífeyrissparnað og byrja að spara, t.d. fyrir íbúð eða til að greiða inn á lán.   … og margt fleira. Þú getur stundað öll helstu bankaviðskipti í Arion appinu.   ———   We think that anyone should be able to use the best banking app in Iceland. That’s why the Arion App has been made available for anyone. Whether or not you are a regular customer of Arion Bank, you can download the App, open an account, start making regular savings and apply for a consumer loan. Convenient banking for everyone.   Consumer Loans Do you need to bridge a gap? You can now get a consumer loan using the Arion App, regardless of whether you are a customer of Arion Bank. Maximum loan period of 5 years and if the loan is less than ISK 2 million you don't need to undergo a credit appraisal.   Regular savings Saving money using the Arion App is simple and quick. Set yourself a goal, start saving and every month you move one step closer to your dream.   In the Arion app, you can:   - Transfer money. - Spread credit card bills. - Pay off a credit card bill. - Top up mobile phone. - Check your account balance and transactions on debit and credit cards. - View statements and pay unpaid bills. - View electronic documents, send them by e-mail or print them. - View PIN numbers for debit and credit cards. - Receive notifications that payments have been made into an account. - Receive notifications such as “payment unsuccessful” or “exceeded overdraft limit”. - View securities portfolios and invest in stocks and funds. - Change credit card limit. - Freeze/Activate credit cards. - Change overdraft limit.

About

MyIgloo

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Introducing MyIgloo - the ultimate rental app for apartments in Iceland, trusted by over 90% of tenants! Discover your new home in the land of fire and ice with ease, using our multilingual platform available in Icelandic, English, Polish and Ukrainian. MyIgloo's intuitive interface allows you to search for apartments based on your preferences, with the option to view results in a list or on an interactive map. Connect with verified landlords in real-time through our in-app chat, submit applications, and secure your dream apartment with just a few taps. Personalize your experience by creating and editing your profile, keeping track of your favorite listings, and managing your rental journey all in one place. For a seamless experience, log in using your electronic ID or email address, and enjoy the added security of our verification process for all landlords. As an extension of the highly popular myigloo.com rental platform, MyIgloo enables you to use the same account for both mobile and web, ensuring a consistent and hassle-free experience. Best of all, MyIgloo is completely free of charge! Browse apartments, send messages, submit applications, and maintain your profile without ever worrying about hidden fees. Download MyIgloo today and join the thousands of satisfied tenants who've found their perfect Icelandic home with us!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Arion banki at every 10 days against MyIgloo's every 5 weeks. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arion banki ships an update every 10 days, MyIgloo every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Arion banki versus MyIgloo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArion bankiMyIgloo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (31 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings31 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size159 MB88 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperArion banki hfLeiguskjol ehf

In-app purchases

None

Arion banki

No in-app purchases

None

MyIgloo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Arion banki free?
Arion banki is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyIgloo free?
MyIgloo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Arion banki or MyIgloo have ads?
Neither Arion banki nor MyIgloo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arion banki or MyIgloo?
Arion banki ships an update every 10 days, and MyIgloo every 5 weeks. Most recently, Arion banki was updated on November 1, 2026 and MyIgloo on November 3, 2026.

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