Comparison

Resident Fintech vs FirstDirect Mobility

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

Head to head
About

Resident Fintech

Features
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Manage all your payments in one place with Resident Fintech—the ultimate app for settling bills, buying airtime and more. With an intuitive design and seamless transactions, you can make payments in seconds, anytime, anywhere. Key Features: Power Bills: Pay your electricity bills effortlessly and avoid disconnections. Airtime & Data: Stay connected by purchasing airtime and data instantly. Cable TV Subscriptions: Renew your TV subscription with ease and keep watching. Flight Payments: Book and pay for flights securely with competitive rates. Government Taxes: Settle your taxes easily and securely, all within the app. Fast, Secure & Reliable Payments Enjoy a secure and convenient experience with multiple payment options and real-time confirmations. Download Resident Fintech now and simplify your payments!

About

FirstDirect Mobility

Manage your company bank accounts, view transactions, and approve payments on the go. This app offers streamlined onboarding, a clear dashboard, and convenient beneficiary management for a better banking experience.

Highlights
  • Company onboarding
  • Account dashboard
  • Multiple account management
  • Beneficiary management
  • Transaction approvals
Features
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We are excited to introduce the latest version of FirstDirect2.0 Mobile Application, packed with features to provide you with an even better banking experience. In this release, we have focused on streamlining transactions, easy approvals and enhancing user experience. Here's what's to expect: **Features:** 1. Company Onboarding: You can now onboard your company bank account easily from your mobile phone using your account details. 2. Dashboard: We have designed the dashboard to give you an overview of your accounts, transactions, and financial insights. 3. Multiple accounts: See all your bank accounts and their respective transactions in one place and choose which account you want as your default. 4. Beneficiary Management: You can now manage your beneficiaries directly from the app, add new beneficiaries and manage their details at your convenience. 5. Approve transactions: We have added capability to approve transactions on the go. We value your feedback, and if you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to our support team. We remain committed to providing you with a secure, convenient, and feature-rich banking experience. Stay tuned for more exciting updates in the future! Thank you for choosing FirstDirect2.0. You First!

Screenshots

Resident Fintech4 screens
FirstDirect Mobility3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FirstDirect Mobility at every 5 weeks against Resident Fintech's every 3 months. Resident Fintech's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

Resident Fintech ships an update every 3 months, FirstDirect Mobility every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Resident Fintech versus FirstDirect Mobility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterResident FintechFirstDirect Mobility
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRESIDENT FINTECH LIMITEDFirst Bank of Nigeria Limited

In-app purchases

None

Resident Fintech

No in-app purchases

None

FirstDirect Mobility

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Resident Fintech free?
Resident Fintech is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FirstDirect Mobility free?
FirstDirect Mobility is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Resident Fintech or FirstDirect Mobility have ads?
Neither Resident Fintech nor FirstDirect Mobility shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Resident Fintech or FirstDirect Mobility?
Resident Fintech ships an update every 3 months, and FirstDirect Mobility every 5 weeks. Most recently, Resident Fintech was updated on October 2, 2026 and FirstDirect Mobility on October 1, 2026.

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