Comparison

1st Security vs Can I Afford It Today?

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Can I Afford It Today?

Quickly determine if a purchase is affordable by inputting the item's price, your current finances, and upcoming expenses. Get a clear yes or no answer with a breakdown of your financial situation.

Highlights
  • Input purchase price and financial details
  • Estimate upcoming expenses by category
  • Set a safety net amount
  • Receive a clear yes/no affordability answer
  • View detailed financial breakdown
  • Access budgeting and credit counseling resources
  • Save affordability checks or use as guest
Features
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Stop guessing whether you can afford something. Answer a few quick questions and get a clear yes or no, backed by real numbers. HOW IT WORKS Tell us what you want to buy and the price. Tell us what's in your account. Tell us what you still need to spend before your next payday. Set a safety amount you never want to touch. That's it. You'll have your answer. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Not sure what your balance is? Estimate it and keep going. Not sure what you'll spend before payday? Break it down category by category: home, pet, subscriptions, utilities, car, school, groceries, pharmacy, events, goals, and autodrafts. There's even a reference list of commonly forgotten expenses so nothing sneaks up on you. A CLEAR ANSWER, EVERY TIME See exactly why you can or can't afford something: your balance, your upcoming expenses, your safety cushion, and the price, laid out so nothing is a mystery. If it's not the right time, you'll find free resources for budgeting help and credit counseling. No shame, just clarity. SAVE YOUR CHECKS Sign in to save your affordability checks and look back at them anytime. Or skip sign-in entirely and use the core tool as a guest. Can I Afford It Today? isn't a budgeting app you have to maintain. It's a quick gut check for the moment right before you buy.

Screenshots

1st Security4 screens
Can I Afford It Today?4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Can I Afford It Today? at 5.0 against 1st Security's 4.0. 1st Security's advantage is ratings volume (503 vs 3). 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

Can I Afford It Today? holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 1st Security has 503 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
1st Security versus Can I Afford It Today?: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1st SecurityCan I Afford It Today?
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (503 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings503 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer1st Security Bank of WashingtonJocelyn Sese

Customer experience

1st Security

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive44.0%
Neutral10.7%
Negative45.2%

Can I Afford It Today?

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Can I Afford It Today?

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

1st Security

No in-app purchases

None

Can I Afford It Today?

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1st Security free?
1st Security is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Can I Afford It Today? free?
Can I Afford It Today? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 1st Security or Can I Afford It Today??
Can I Afford It Today? is rated higher. 1st Security averages 4.0 out of 5 from 503 ratings, while Can I Afford It Today? averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do 1st Security or Can I Afford It Today? have ads?
Neither 1st Security nor Can I Afford It Today? shows ads.

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