Comparison

VegaPay vs FAB First

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

Head to head
About

VegaPay

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VegaPay – Say Goodbye to Your CARD Wallet! Imagine a world where you never have to worry about forgetting your cards or phone again. A world where your favorite payment accessory is always with you. That future has arrived thanks to VegaPay, offering innovative ways to pay without traditional wallets or cards. What is VegaPay? It's a service that seamlessly integrates everyday accessories with the payment functionality of international payment systems. Simply tap your device on any terminal—your purchase is complete! Why Choose VegaPay? - Fast: Pay quicker than it takes to find your phone or card. - Convenient: User-friendly interface makes payments effortless. - Secure: State-of-the-art encryption from global payment providers keeps your data safe. - Universal: One account manages all your VegaPay devices in one place. - Private: We don’t see or store your transaction details—only your bank does. With the VegaPay app, remotely manage all your devices by activating or blocking them at the touch of a button. Check out our full range of available devices here: https://vegapay.ae/catalog/ It’s time to simplify life and embrace the convenience of tomorrow today with VegaPay!

About

FAB First

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Meet FAB FIRST. A new app from FAB that brings together AI, data and insights for a more intelligent and personal banking experience. Your existing FAB Mobile app remains available, with over 200 services at your fingertips. FAB FIRST is the first step towards a whole new way of banking with FAB. AN AI ASSISTANT THAT KNOWS YOUR MONEY: Ask anything about your finances, your products and benefits, or get help with what you need. FAB FIRST understands what you're asking and gives you intelligent answers drawn from your own transactions. How much did I spend on dining last month? What offers do I have? When is my card payment due? Just ask. INSIGHTS THAT FIND YOU: FAB FIRST reads your spending and cashflow patterns and shows you what matters before you think to ask. No searching, no digging. Just the insight you need, right when it’s relevant. DO MORE THAN ASK: Need to pay a bill? Want to move money between accounts? FAB FIRST lets you complete many of your everyday banking transactions, with more being added regularly. For now, you can transfer funds locally, pay your utilities, manage your credit cards, all in a few taps. MANAGE YOUR CARDS: Activate a card, see your card benefits and payment due date, set card controls and spending limits. Full control, right at hand. BUDGETS, BUILT IN: A new budgeting feature that tracks your spending against your budget every month. Set an overall budget or budget by spend category. ONE VIEW OF EVERYTHING: See all your FAB products in one place, along with your spending, budget and cashflow. Everything presented clearly so you always know where you stand. JOIN FAB EASILY: New to FAB? Simply download FAB FIRST and apply for an account. More products coming soon.

Screenshots

VegaPay4 screens
FAB First4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FAB First at fortnightly against VegaPay's every 2 months. FAB First also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VegaPay ships an update every 2 months, FAB First fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
VegaPay versus FAB First: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVegaPayFAB First
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB331 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVEGA PAY INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NETWORK SERVICESFirst Abu Dhabi Bank

In-app purchases

None

VegaPay

No in-app purchases

None

FAB First

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VegaPay free?
VegaPay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAB First free?
FAB First is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VegaPay or FAB First have ads?
Neither VegaPay nor FAB First shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VegaPay or FAB First?
VegaPay ships an update every 2 months, and FAB First fortnightly. Most recently, VegaPay was updated on October 24, 2026 and FAB First on October 22, 2026.

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