Comparison

HSBC EG vs AAIB Mobile

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

Head to head
About

HSBC EG

Securely manage your personal banking accounts from Egypt or Sri Lanka on the go. Access account balances, view transaction history, and move money anytime, anywhere. Features may vary by country.

Highlights
  • Global account login
  • View account balances
  • Check transaction history
  • Transfer funds
  • Secure personal banking
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This app is for customers with accounts in Egypt. For other countries or territories, you'll need to download your own local HSBC Mobile Banking app. Manage your money on the move and around the clock with this secure personal banking app from HSBC. You can: • log on to your account around the world • view your account balances and transaction history • move money Exact features depend on the services available in your country. Find out more about the app, including details of the permissions we request, here: https://m.mobile15.hsbc.com/pages/mobile-banking.html This app is not intended for distribution, download or use by any person in any jurisdiction, country or region where the distribution, download or use of this material is restricted and wouldn’t be permitted by law or regulation. We may not be authorised to offer or provide you with the products and services available through this app in the country or region you’re located or resident in.

About

AAIB Mobile

Manage your bank accounts, cards, and investments conveniently from your mobile device. Perform transfers, pay bills, and open new accounts or certificates of deposit instantly, all from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Account balance and transaction history
  • Card management and activation
  • Fund transfers between accounts and to other banks
  • Bill payments and credit card settlements
  • Instant sub-account and certificate of deposit opening
  • Scheduled payments and standing instructions
Features
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With AAIB’s new and evolving mobile application, you can now avoid errands to the bank and easily get all your banking done at home, in the office or anywhere else, at your convenience. AAIB has developed a simple experience for you to maneuver between your bank accounts and products, as well as pay and exchange money on the go. To login: • If you have online banking, you may login using your online banking credentials • If not, simply follow the steps on the login page to register as a new user Logged in? You can now… Inquire: • Check your accounts and cards’ balance & review transaction history • View & share your account details • Check loan details, payment dates and instalment amounts • Check your investment details (Time deposits, Certificates of deposit, Mutual funds and Treasury bills & bonds) Manage: • Activate & block debit & credit cards • Manage settings of debit & credit cards, online payments, payments abroad, POS purchases and ATM payments • Add and manage beneficiaries for transfers • Schedule your future payments & transfers and set standing instructions for them • Manage profile settings Transact & Pay: • Transfer between own accounts instantly • Transfer to any AAIB customer using mobile number • Transfer to any bank account in Egypt in EGP • Perform Bill Payment to various billers, mobile operators, utilities, and charity payments • Settle your credit card payments • Open a new sub account instantly with any currency • Book a new Certificate of deposit instantly Note: For security purposes, you will need to get an OTP (“One time Password”) with payments & transfers to beneficiary. To get the token, download AAIB Token App.

Screenshots

HSBC EG4 screens
AAIB Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AAIB Mobile at 3.6 against HSBC EG's 1.4. AAIB Mobile also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). HSBC EG's advantage is ratings volume (2.3K vs 40). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AAIB Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HSBC EG has 2.3K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of HSBC EG's written reviews are positive against 25% of AAIB Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HSBC EG ships an update every 5 months, AAIB Mobile monthly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HSBC EG versus AAIB Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHSBC EGAAIB Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (2.3K ratings)3.6 (40 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.5% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better40
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHSBC Technology & Services USAAAIB

Customer experience

HSBC EG

All ratings2,328 ratings
Positive7.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative89.1%
Written reviews1,029 reviews
Positive10.5%
Neutral5.2%
Negative84.3%

AAIB Mobile

All ratings38 ratings
Positive65.8%
Neutral7.9%
Negative26.3%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral7.5%
Negative67.5%

Bugs and requests

HSBC EG

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to generate digital security code
  • Inconsistent behavior when logging in
  • Unreliable mobile check deposit feature

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add biometric login options (Face ID, Touch ID)
  • Improve transaction history and statement viewing
  • Allow setting up new payees and standing orders
  • Integrate mobile check deposit functionality

AAIB Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HSBC EG

No in-app purchases

None

AAIB Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HSBC EG free?
HSBC EG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AAIB Mobile free?
AAIB Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HSBC EG or AAIB Mobile?
AAIB Mobile is rated higher. HSBC EG averages 1.4 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while AAIB Mobile averages 3.6 from 40 ratings.
Do HSBC EG or AAIB Mobile have ads?
Neither HSBC EG nor AAIB Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HSBC EG or AAIB Mobile?
HSBC EG ships an update every 5 months, and AAIB Mobile monthly. Most recently, HSBC EG was updated on October 22, 2026 and AAIB Mobile on October 22, 2026.

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