Comparison

Magpie App vs EBL SKYBANKING

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

Head to head
About

Magpie App

This digital banking app allows BASIC Bank customers to manage their accounts, transfer funds, and make payments. It offers features like balance inquiries, transaction history, and branch/ATM locators, all accessible through a secure login.

Highlights
  • Account registration
  • Biometric login
  • Transaction history
  • Balance inquiry
  • Fund transfers
  • Bill payments
  • Branch and ATM locator
Features
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BASIC Bank Limited (Bangladesh Small Industries and Commerce Bank Limited) registered under the Companies Act 1913 on the 2nd of August, 1988, started its operations from the 21st of January ,1989. It is governed by the Banking Companies Act 1991. The Government of Bangladesh took over 100 percent ownership of the bank on 4th June 1992. Thus the Bank is state-owned. BASIC Bank introduces a mobile application named "Magpie" for banking transaction through the internet that enables customers of the BASIC Bank to conduct a range of financial transactions. Basic Services: 1. Registration through Account and Card 2. Password, PIN and fingerprint based login 3. Transaction history for account and card 4. Balance enquiry for account 5. BASIC Bank branch and ATM locations 6. On app feedback/complaints with screenshot attachment Transfers and Transactions: 1. Fund transfer from account and card 2. Credit card payment from account 3. Other bank fund transfer (BEFTN and RTGS) from account and card 4. Other bank credit card payment from account and card (BEFTN and RTGS) 5. Transfer to bKash and Nagad wallet from account and card 6. Airtime top-up from account and card 7. QR payment from account and card * To register on Magpie all you need to have an active customer account or an active debit/credit card with BASIC Bank.

About

EBL SKYBANKING

Manage your finances on the go with a streamlined banking app. Features include self-registration, instant fund transfers, bill payments, and easy access to account statements and certificates. Personalize your experience with themes and dark mode.

Highlights
  • Self-user registration
  • Instant fund transfers
  • Bill payments
  • Downloadable certificates
  • Instant account statements
  • Personalized themes and dark mode
  • Scheduled transfers
Features
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Welcome to EBL Skybanking – the smarter way to manage your money on the go. Our latest EBL Skybanking is all about making your banking experience smoother, safer, and more personalized. It brings you a sleek, intuitive design that makes managing your money easier than ever, right from your phone. Self-user Registration with Customized EBL Skybanking ID • EBL account & card holders can register using mobile number and card PIN or with account and NID verification. • During the Registration process, user can set their preferred name, email or mobile number as their new EBL Skybanking ID before their 1st login. • Enjoy seamless registration from anywhere in the world with foreign mobile number. My Banking Introducing 'My Banking' feature, designed for effortless and rapid transactions on the go. With 'My Banking,' you can instantly transfer funds to your EBL accounts, make MFS transfers, pay card bills, and recharge your mobile number—all seamlessly, without the need for additional OTPs or verifications. Certificates No need to visit branch. Download certificates anytime, anywhere using EBL Skybanking app: • Account Tax Certificate • DPS Tax Certificate • FD Tax Certificate • Loan Tax Certificate • Account Certificate • Balance Certificate • Loan Outstanding Certificate • NOC against Loan • Currency Conversion Loan Instant Statements Now you can download your account and card statements instantly using Statement Download option. Personal Finance Management See your financial activities through infographics to better manage your budget. Personalization Enjoy a wide range of customization options. • Themes: Personalize your app with a wide range of themes. • Dark Mode: Enable dark mode for a sleek, comfortable viewing experience. • Profile Picture Upload: Set your own profile picture for a personalized experience. Schedule Transfer Take control of your finances! Schedule transfers to your own and EBL accounts with ease using the EBL Skybanking app Beneficiary Management on the Go Transact on the go and save beneficiaries after successful transactions. Phonebook Integration Select beneficiary phone numbers for mobile recharge and MFS transfer directly from your phonebook. Transaction Receipt View, download, and share transaction receipts. Transaction Limits View detailed transaction limits for all services. Unbilled History – Credit Card View real-time unbilled transaction history of your credit card. Login Using EBL Skybanking PIN No need to remember long passwords. Set your preferred EBL Skybanking Log in PIN for added convenience. In-App Transaction Notification Receive Transaction notifications within the app. Video Tutorial and FAQ Access a wide range of step-by-step video tutorials and FAQs for easy reference and self-guidance.

Screenshots

Magpie App4 screens
EBL SKYBANKING4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Magpie App at 67% against EBL SKYBANKING's 25%. EBL SKYBANKING's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (124 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

EBL SKYBANKING holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EBL SKYBANKING has 124 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Magpie App's written reviews are positive against 25% of EBL SKYBANKING's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magpie App ships an update every 3 months, EBL SKYBANKING every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Magpie App versus EBL SKYBANKING: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagpie AppEBL SKYBANKING
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (16 ratings)3.9 (124 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better24.6% of reviews
Number of ratings16124 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB136 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBASIC Bank LimitedEastern Bank PLC.

Customer experience

Magpie App

All ratings15 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

EBL SKYBANKING

All ratings112 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive24.6%
Neutral4.5%
Negative70.9%

Bugs and requests

Magpie App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

EBL SKYBANKING

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Registration process issues
  • Connectivity problems
  • Inconsistent data display
  • Selfie verification not working

Requested features

4 requests
  • Restore previous app data and features
  • Improve stability and reliability
  • Optimize app performance
  • Provide web portal as backup option

In-app purchases

None

Magpie App

No in-app purchases

None

EBL SKYBANKING

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Magpie App free?
Magpie App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EBL SKYBANKING free?
EBL SKYBANKING is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Magpie App or EBL SKYBANKING?
EBL SKYBANKING is rated higher. Magpie App averages 3.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while EBL SKYBANKING averages 3.9 from 124 ratings.
Do Magpie App or EBL SKYBANKING have ads?
Neither Magpie App nor EBL SKYBANKING shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magpie App or EBL SKYBANKING?
Magpie App ships an update every 3 months, and EBL SKYBANKING every 6 weeks. Most recently, Magpie App was updated on October 25, 2026 and EBL SKYBANKING on October 23, 2026.

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