Comparison

MYCU CARDCONTROLS vs AFL

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

Head to head
About

MYCU CARDCONTROLS

Features
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"MYCU CardNav puts you in control of your MYCU debit and credit card usage. MYCU CardNav helps you protect your debit and credit cards by sending you transaction alerts and giving you the ability to manage how, when and where your cards are used. Simply download the MYCU CardNav app to your smartphone, then customize your alert preferences and usage settings to monitor and manage your cards."

About

AFL

Take complete command of your debit and credit cards. Set spending limits, control transaction types, and define geographic usage areas. Instantly lock or unlock cards for enhanced security and peace of mind.

Highlights
  • Manage card usage by type, location, and merchant
  • Instantly turn cards on or off
  • Set GPS-based usage restrictions
  • Establish transaction dollar limits
  • Receive alerts for suspicious activity
  • Real-time transaction denial option
Features
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AFL-CIO Employees FCU CardNav – A companion app for Blue Digital. Have full control over your debit and credit card usage in a way you’ve never had before • Manage how, when and where your cards are used—on your own terms. CardNav enables you to set controls regarding the transaction types, geographic rules, and the merchant types where your card can be used. • Turn any card on, or off—in seconds. It’s as simple as a toggle. Perfect for safety, security… and those scary moments when you’re not quite sure where your card might be. • Ensure you are the only person using your cards. GPS capabilities can either limit where your card is used—or assure it’s only able to be used when with you. • Turn your cards into active budget participants. Set dollar limits for transactions, and receive alerts when those limits are being reached. No more worrying about going over budget! • Receive alerts when suspicious activity is suspected. • Stop fraudulent activity before it even happens with the alert feature of CardNav. Based on your preferences, CardNav can send you a real-time alert when your card is used outside of your chosen preferences, giving you the power to deny the transaction or turn your card off. Alert preferences can be set by: 1.Location – based on where the transaction occurs 2.Transaction type – based on type of transaction at point of sale 3.Merchant type – based on the type of merchant where the transaction occurred 4.Threshold – based on the threshold amount set by the user (i.e. – transactions over $500 receive an alert) Want to learn more, or begin using CardNav now? Contact your credit union to find out if they participate. If they do, download the app and begin using CardNav immediately.

Screenshots

MYCU CARDCONTROLS4 screens
AFL4 screens

Verdict

The call

MYCU CARDCONTROLS and AFL are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MYCU CARDCONTROLS ships an update every 9 months, AFL every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MYCU CARDCONTROLS versus AFL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMYCU CARDCONTROLSAFL
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMy Credit UnionAFL-CIO Employees Federal Credit Union

In-app purchases

None

MYCU CARDCONTROLS

No in-app purchases

None

AFL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MYCU CARDCONTROLS free?
MYCU CARDCONTROLS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AFL free?
AFL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MYCU CARDCONTROLS or AFL have ads?
Neither MYCU CARDCONTROLS nor AFL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MYCU CARDCONTROLS or AFL?
MYCU CARDCONTROLS ships an update every 9 months, and AFL every 8 months. Most recently, MYCU CARDCONTROLS was updated on October 6, 2026 and AFL on October 22, 2026.

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