Comparison

ADCB vs FAB Mobile

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

Head to head
About

ADCB

Manage your finances on the go with an enhanced mobile banking experience. This app offers a streamlined interface for payments, transfers, and bill payments, along with features like balance preview and transaction history search. It supports dual language options and helps you locate ATMs and branches.

Highlights
  • Simplified Payments and Transfers
  • Search Payees and Transaction History
  • Dual Language (Arabic/English)
  • Balance Preview
  • Bill Payment
  • Funds Transfer
  • Locate ATMs and Branches
Features
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Experience more power at your fingertips. Experience the new and improved mobile banking app from ADCB. Enjoy seamless banking on-the-go with the enhanced features combined with an intuitive and user-friendly visual experience. More power at your fingertips - A simplified 'Payments and Transfers' section where you can view your beneficiaries and registered billers all in one screen - Search Payees and Transaction History by name, amount and much more - Dual language option in Arabic and English Plus, you can continue to enjoy these services - Balance Preview - Bill Payment - Funds Transfer - Locate ADCB ATM and Branches If you are a new ADCB Mobile App user or if you are using the app on a new device, register with the following steps: - Download and launch the ADCB Mobile App - When prompted, enter your ADCB Credit Card/Debit Card Number and PIN; enter the activation key that is sent to your registered mobile number - Alternatively, you can enter your ADCB Customer ID and activation key which you can obtain through our Personal Internet Banking or the 24/7 Contact Centre If you are an existing user, you will be prompted to enter your existing ADCB Mobile App password for authentication and biometric re-enrollment (handset dependent).

About

FAB Mobile

Manage your everyday banking needs from anywhere with this mobile application. It allows you to spend, save, and stay on top of your finances. New customers can open accounts and apply for products without visiting a branch.

Highlights
  • View balances and e-statements
  • Pay utility bills
  • Activate cards
  • Apply for loans and credit cards
  • Earn and redeem rewards
  • Free instant transfers
  • Biometric login
Features
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Let’s bring the bank to YOU! The FAB Mobile app puts the power of the bank in your hand. Spend, save and stay on top of your everyday banking from just about anywhere. DOWNLOAD. REGISTER. DONE! If you’re a FAB customer or using the app on a new device, here’s how you can get started once you download the app: • Tap ‘Already a customer’ and enter your credit or debit card number or customer number • Tap and scan your Emirates ID • Do the face scan as prompted – to ensure that only you have access to your account • You’re done! Now you can start banking anywhere, anytime. NEW CUSTOMER? NO PROBLEM! Start your journey with FAB right from your living room. Simply download the app and open an account, get a credit card or get approved for a personal loan – without stepping into a branch. You only need an Emirates ID. YOUR MONEY. YOUR WAY. We know you value your time, so we’ve made sure you can do a whole lot of your banking, whenever you want. Here are some of things you can do: • View your balance and e-statements • Activate your card • Pay your utility bills • Get an Easy Payment Plan • Sign up for Islamic accounts • Earn and redeem FAB Rewards • Start an iSave and enjoy a higher rate of interest • Upload your account documents – passport, visa, Emirates ID • Login with Fingerprint or Face ID • Locate your nearest FAB branch or ATM • Enjoy free and instant transfers to India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Philippines • Enjoy exciting offers and exclusive discounts

Screenshots

ADCB4 screens
FAB Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: FAB Mobile at 4 against ADCB's 2. ADCB's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ADCB against 4.6 for FAB Mobile. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of ADCB's written reviews are positive against 43% of FAB Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ADCB ships an update every 2 weeks, FAB Mobile every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ADCB versus FAB Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterADCBFAB Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.9K ratings) — better4.6 (9K ratings)
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews43.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.2 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size226 MB747 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperADCBFirst Abu Dhabi Bank

Customer experience

ADCB

All ratings4,897 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews384 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative52.6%

FAB Mobile

All ratings8,984 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews407 reviews
Positive43.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative49.6%

User reviews

ADCB

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great services
  • 👍 Easy to use app
  • 🚀 Seamless experience
  • 👍 Excellent customer service
  • 👍 Fantastic app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Laggy performance
  • 👎 Horrible UX
  • 👎 Outdated app
  • 👎 Buggy and slow
  • 👎 Complicated and non user-friendly

FAB Mobile

From 9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
  • 👍 Great mobile banking app
  • 💡 Excellent online and mobile banking services
  • 🔒 Secure and reliable
  • 🚀 Fast and smooth transactions

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
  • 🐛 Registration and login issues
  • 💰 Unexpected charges and deductions
  • ⚠️ Poor customer support and unresponsive
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with new devices/IDs

Bugs and requests

ADCB

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login issues and active session problems
  • Inability to clear cache and switch accounts
  • Incompatibility with iPhone 15 and iOS 13
  • Freezing and crashing on launch
  • Inconsistent performance and functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to redeem touchpoints
  • Improved credit card management
  • Better transaction history and categorization
  • Support for newer devices and iOS versions
  • Streamlined bill payment process

FAB Mobile

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App not recognizing new Emirates ID
  • Facial recognition and NFC scan not working
  • Repeated requests for registration and verification
  • Transactions not showing up correctly
  • Accounts not linking properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Live chat support
  • Ability to close account through app
  • Improved beneficiary management
  • Copy/paste functionality for account numbers
  • Seamless integration between accounts

In-app purchases

None

ADCB

No in-app purchases

None

FAB Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ADCB free?
ADCB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAB Mobile free?
FAB Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ADCB or FAB Mobile?
ADCB is rated higher. ADCB averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while FAB Mobile averages 4.6 from 9K ratings.
Do ADCB or FAB Mobile have ads?
Neither ADCB nor FAB Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ADCB or FAB Mobile?
ADCB ships an update every 2 weeks, and FAB Mobile every 10 days. Most recently, ADCB was updated on September 24, 2026 and FAB Mobile on September 24, 2026.

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