First Fed Business vs 1st Security
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First Fed Business
Manage your business finances with advanced security and intuitive tools. Track cash flow, forecast, and monitor all your accounts, including external ones, in one place. Easily control user access and move funds securely.
- Advanced security and fraud protection
- Flexible user and sub-user controls
- Cash flow and forecasting tools
- All-in-one account view (internal & external)
- Seamless navigation across devices
- Easy funds movement
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First Fed’s Business Digital Banking offers advanced security, flexible user controls, seamless navigation, and powerful tools for managing cash flow and forecasting. Manage all your accounts—including external ones—in one place. • Seamless Experience: Consistent, intuitive navigation across desktop and mobile devices. • User & Admin Controls: Easily add and manage users and sub-users. • Cash Flow & Forecasting Tools: Gain insights into payables and receivables with smart tools to help you manage your business, • All-in-One Account View: Connect and monitor all your business accounts—including external ones—for a complete financial picture. • Easy Funds Movement: Transfer money between internal and external accounts. • Enhanced Security: Added safeguards and fraud protection to help keep your business accounts secure. About First Fed Bank: First Fed is a community-focused bank proudly serving the Pacific Northwest since 1923. We’re dedicated to helping businesses grow with personalized service, local decision-making, and innovative financial solutions. First Fed is a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.
1st Security
Manage your personal and business banking conveniently from your mobile device. Access accounts, transfer funds, deposit checks, and pay bills securely. Get instant balance updates and set custom alerts for your debit or credit cards.
- Check account balances
- Transfer funds between accounts
- Send money with Zelle
- Mobile check deposit
- Schedule and manage bill payments
- Set custom card notifications
- Find branches and ATMs
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Introducing the new 1st Security Bank mobile app for all your personal and business banking needs, in the palm of your hand. Enjoy convenient access to your accounts, transfer funds, make mobile deposits, and manage payments from virtually anywhere. Manage Accounts - Check balances instantly - View recent account activity - Schedule and manage loan payments - Set travel alerts, transaction limits, and custom notifications for your 1st Security Bank debit or credit card* *Available for consumer cards only. Not available for business cards. Transfer Funds - Transfer money between your 1st Security Bank accounts. - Send money to friends and family with Zelle. Bill Pay - Set up and manage Bill Pay to make sure you never miss a payment. Deposit Checks - Tap. Snap. Deposit. It's that easy. Deposit checks using your mobile device. Connect with 1st Security Bank - Chat with a Customer Service Representative using Secure Chat during normal business hours. - Find the nearest branch or surcharge-free ATM.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: First Fed Business at 4.8 against 1st Security's 4.0. First Fed Business also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). 1st Security's advantage is ratings volume (500 vs 5) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
First Fed Business holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1st Security has 500 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
First Fed Business ships an update every 2 months, 1st Security every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | First Fed Business | 1st Security |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5 ratings) — better | 4.0 (500 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 44.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 500 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | First Federal Savings & Loan Assn | 1st Security Bank of Washington |
Customer experience
First Fed Business
1st Security
Bugs and requests
First Fed Business
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
1st Security
Reported bugs
2 issues- App won't let you log in
- HELOC balance and due date not updating properly
Requested features
2 requests- Show credit card balance when transferring money
- Ability to go back to previous page
In-app purchases
First Fed Business
No in-app purchases
1st Security
No in-app purchases
Questions
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