Comparison

iCornèr vs Swisscard

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

Head to head
About

iCornèr

Manage your banking, cards, and investments with this practical app. Monitor transactions, view statements, make payments, and receive real-time notifications. It's designed for existing clients to keep their finances in check.

Highlights
  • Account balance and transaction monitoring
  • View monthly statements
  • Investment monitoring and trading
  • Payment order execution
  • Push notifications for transactions
  • Cashback collection and credit
  • PIN request via SMS
Features
Read full description

Welcome to your Cornèr world, where you can always keep your cards under control, manage your accounts and monitor your investments: the iCornèr App is practical and free of charge. You can*, depending on the services completed and activated: • Check your balance and transactions • View your monthly statements of the last 24 months • Constantly monitor your account and banking transactions • Make trades, enter payment orders and monitor investments • Receive a push notification for each of your banking transactions, card payments and updates on your investments • Collect your accumulated cashback and credit it to your card when you reach CHF 25 is (only for Cornèrcard cardholders who are eligible to participate in the cashback programme) • Request your PIN with a simple click via SMS Download the iCornèr App now and log in with your credentials in just a few simple steps. *The functions offered by the iCornèr App are reserved exclusively for clients who already have a banking relationship or a payment card with Cornèr Group (except USA). The possibility of downloading the iCornèr App from App Stores in countries other than Switzerland does not constitute an offer, invitation or solicitation to use the Cornèr Group’s services or products. Access to the content of this app may be partially or totally restricted depending on your country of residence. Costs Downloading and/or using the app may incur charges depending on your telecommunications provider. Please contact them directly for information.

About

Swisscard

Manage your credit cards securely and conveniently on the go. Track spending, confirm online payments in real-time, and block/unblock cards instantly. Access PINs, order replacements, and update personal information with ease.

Highlights
  • Real-time online payment confirmation
  • Transaction push notifications
  • Card blocking and unblocking
  • Spending limit tracking
  • Monthly statement review
  • Transaction filtering
  • PIN code display/ordering
Features
Read full description

With the free Swisscard app, you have your cards under control at all times, even when you’re on the move. The advantages for you: Security thanks to the Swisscard app • Check and confirm online payments in real time. • Push notification for each transaction • Block and unblock cards at any time. Spending under control • You’ll always know how much money you have left to spend. • Check your monthly statement. • Filter transactions by amount, date or card. Everything to do with your card • Display a PIN code or order one by mail. • Order a replacement card in case of loss. • Manage notifications. • Change your address. The Swisscard app guides you through the registration process in just a few steps. Download the Swisscard app and register now. So you can always keep an eye on all your spending and cards. More information can be found in our help center: swisscard.ch/help Do you have any questions or suggestions for improvements? Contact our customer center on +41 44 659 61 84 or at swisscard.ch/en/contact

Screenshots

iCornèr4 screens
Swisscard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Swisscard at 272 against iCornèr's 8. Swisscard also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). iCornèr's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 22%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

iCornèr holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swisscard has 272 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of iCornèr's written reviews are positive against 22% of Swisscard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCornèr ships an update every 2 weeks, Swisscard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iCornèr versus Swisscard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCornèrSwisscard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8 ratings) — better4.6 (272 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better21.5% of reviews
Number of ratings8272 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB154 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCornèr Banca SASwisscard

Customer experience

iCornèr

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

Swisscard

All ratings272 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral2.2%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive21.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative71.0%

Bugs and requests

iCornèr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Swisscard

Reported bugs

71 issues
  • Card balance disappeared
  • Links to 'report a problem' do not work
  • Paperless statements deactivated after update
  • Not receiving payment approval notifications
  • App is full of errors and bugs
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  • App has daily problems
  • Latest version for iOS 16, incompatible with older versions
  • Cannot exit to read SMS code during iPhone registration
  • DSW shuts down when selecting 'a different one' for code verification
  • Cannot use password manager to register
  • Passwords cannot be copied
  • Show PIN code not working
  • App does not work well, needs modernization
  • App is un-user friendly and slow
  • Lack of download/export functionality
  • No way to fix expense limits
  • App crashes or freezes
  • SMS codes not received or delayed
  • TouchID/FaceID issues
  • Password reset not working
  • Web portal deactivated, app is replacement
  • No CSV/Excel export
  • App not working on iPad
  • No computer access
  • PDF only, no data processing
  • Customer service unresponsive
  • App is a step backwards
  • No transaction data access
  • Unfinished product launched
  • Cannot register card
  • No expense tracker
  • No foreign currency conversion rate shown
  • Useless app, unknown error on login
  • Screen formatting makes data unreadable
  • Registration failed with incorrect details
  • No access to cards, statements, or balance payment
  • Reduced functionality after update
  • No categories for spending tracking
  • Start page doesn't automatically apply Touch ID
  • Expense assistant removed
  • Junk app, does not open
  • Stuck when switching to messages for SMS code
  • Payments not shown until debited
  • Error 404
  • Balance does not update
  • Design and function weak
  • Barebones app
  • Unstable, loses login details
  • TouchID login crashes since iOS 13
  • Unstructured and unclear design
  • Server errors during registration
  • Main features removed
  • No real-time updates
  • Transactions delayed
  • Cannot see open amounts for current period
  • No save/print/forward function
  • Server error on login
  • App complains iPhone is jailbroken
  • Transactions take days to show up
  • Data not updated frequently enough
  • Unspecified error after update, cannot login
  • Information outdated
  • No SMS/notification for instant transactions
  • Credit card month view missing
  • No logic in destroying working features
  • Returns years back, loses real-time data
  • Cannot see current period open amounts
  • Primitive app, not real-time
  • Unusable, PIN error
  • Lacks basic functionality (paid currency, exchange rate)
  • Not worth downloading

Requested features

54 requests
  • Add ability to fix expense limits
  • Provide better protection with insurance for users of expense limits
  • Reinstate previous app version for older iOS
  • Add print or download functionality for all purchase details
  • Implement a normal calendar view for expenses
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  • Provide option to export data in OFX format
  • Add SMS/notification for transactions made instantly
  • Add credit card month view
  • Option to print
  • Real-time transaction notifications
  • Add expense tracker and restore lost data
  • Restore expense assistant feature
  • Add SMS/notification for transactions made instantly
  • Add credit card month view
  • Option to print
  • Real-time transaction notifications
  • Add expense tracker and restore lost data
  • Restore expense assistant feature
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • CSV export functionality
  • iPad version
  • Computer access
  • Real-time updates
  • Ability to see open amounts for current period
  • Save/print/forward function
  • Ability to see paid currency and exchange rate
  • More features
  • Instant transaction notifications
  • Calendar view for expenses
  • Export data in CSV or OFX format
  • Desktop version
  • Ability to set spending limits
  • Option to print transaction details
  • Restore expense tracker functionality
  • Add expense categories
  • Automatic Touch ID application on start page
  • Restore expense assistant
  • Real-time transaction display
  • Ability to see open amounts for current period
  • Save/print/forward function
  • Ability to see paid currency and exchange rate
  • More features
  • Instant transaction notifications
  • Calendar view for expenses
  • Export data in CSV or OFX format
  • Desktop version
  • Ability to set spending limits
  • Option to print transaction details
  • Restore expense tracker functionality
  • Add expense categories
  • Automatic Touch ID application on start page
  • Restore expense assistant
  • Real-time transaction display

In-app purchases

None

iCornèr

No in-app purchases

None

Swisscard

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCornèr free?
iCornèr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Swisscard free?
Swisscard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCornèr or Swisscard?
iCornèr is rated higher. iCornèr averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Swisscard averages 4.6 from 272 ratings.
Do iCornèr or Swisscard have ads?
Neither iCornèr nor Swisscard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCornèr or Swisscard?
iCornèr ships an update every 2 weeks, and Swisscard fortnightly. Most recently, iCornèr was updated on November 1, 2026 and Swisscard on November 2, 2026.

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