Comparison

Simplii Financial vs Bidel

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

Head to head
About

Simplii Financial

Manage your finances on the go with this award-winning banking app. Pay bills, transfer funds, send and receive money internationally for free, and apply for new accounts. Enjoy exclusive offers and secure banking features.

Highlights
  • Pay bills
  • Transfer funds
  • Send/receive money internationally
  • Order foreign cash
  • Apply for accounts
  • Manage alerts
  • Chat with live agent
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Simplii mobile banking app makes banking simpler. Check balances, pay bills, deposit cheques, send and receive money in a snap with Interac e-Transfer®, move money between accounts and find a nearby CIBC ATM with ease. Simplii makes everyday banking easy. Pay bills, deposit cheques, move money and send or receive funds in a snap with Interac e-Transfer®. Bank wherever you are, explore exclusive offers and apply for new products in minutes. Need more? Access over 3,400 CIBC ATMs across Canada at no extra cost, send money worldwide in multiple currencies and get support 24/7. With trusted security and a refreshed experience, Simplii helps you bank confidently—anytime, anywhere. LANGUAGES Supports English PRIVACY Your privacy and security comes first. Learn more about how Simplii is committed to protecting you by visiting https://www.cibc.com/en/privacy-security.html LEGAL By downloading the Simplii Mobile Banking App you consent to the installation of this App and to any future updates or upgrades which may be automatically installed depending upon your device or operating system's default settings or the settings you have selected. The app (including any updates or upgrades) may: (i) cause your device to automatically communicate with our servers to deliver the features and functionality described in the app description or through new features as they are introduced, and to record usage metrics; (ii) affect preferences or data stored on your device; and collect, use and disclose personal information as set out in our Privacy Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by uninstalling this App. For assistance, contact Simplii Financial at the mailing address or contact information below. "Simplii Financial" is a division of CIBC. Banking services are not available in Quebec. CONTACT For your banking questions, please visit: https://www.simplii.com/en/contact-us.html Simplii Contact Centre: 1-888-723-8881 Address: Simplii Financial, PO Box 603 Station Agincourt, Toronto, ON, M1S 5K9 Website: https://www.simplii.com/en/home.html © Interac e-Transfer is a registered trademark of Interac Inc. Used under license. †Simplii foreign exchange rates apply.

About

Bidel

Facilitates secure and cost-effective money transfers between Canada and India. Offers an efficient platform for international financial transactions.

Highlights
  • Cross-border money transfers
  • Secure transactions
  • Cost-effective
  • Canada to India focus
  • Efficient platform
Features
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Bidel's business model revolves around providing efficient, secure, and cost-effective cross-border money transfer services, with a focus on transactions between Canada and India.

Screenshots

Simplii Financial4 screens
Bidel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bidel at 68% against Simplii Financial's 23%. Bidel also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Simplii Financial's advantage is ratings volume (76 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Bidel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simplii Financial has 76 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Simplii Financial's written reviews are positive against 68% of Bidel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simplii Financial ships an update every 5 weeks, Bidel every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simplii Financial versus Bidel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplii FinancialBidel
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (76 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews67.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings76 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB69 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCIBCShanchie FX Corp

Customer experience

Simplii Financial

All ratings76 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews307 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral12.1%
Negative64.8%

Bidel

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive67.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative30.8%

Bugs and requests

Simplii Financial

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes during login
  • Mobile deposit not working
  • Notification badge not clearing

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Transaction notifications
  • Improved account management tools

Bidel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Simplii Financial

No in-app purchases

None

Bidel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simplii Financial free?
Simplii Financial is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bidel free?
Bidel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simplii Financial or Bidel?
Bidel is rated higher. Simplii Financial averages 3.9 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while Bidel averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Simplii Financial or Bidel have ads?
Neither Simplii Financial nor Bidel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simplii Financial or Bidel?
Simplii Financial ships an update every 5 weeks, and Bidel every 3 weeks. Most recently, Simplii Financial was updated on October 23, 2026 and Bidel on October 18, 2026.

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