Comparison

BARID BANK MOBILE vs CIH Authenticator

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

Head to head

BARID BANK MOBILE

Free

💰 Finance

★ 2.2424 ratingsView app →

About

BARID BANK MOBILE

This mobile banking app provides 24/7 access to a range of services designed to simplify your financial life. It is available to both existing and new customers of AL Barid Bank.

Highlights

24/7 mobile banking access
Simplified financial services
Available to customers and non-customers

Features

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Barid Bank Mobile est la nouvelle solution de Mobile Banking mise à la disposition des clients et non clients d’AL Barid Bank. Barid Bank Mobile permet d’accéder 24/24, à travers un téléphone portable, à un ensemble de services qui vous simplifient la vie.

About

CIH Authenticator

Features

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CIH Online Authenticator permet de : - Générer des codes OTP sécurisés pour signer vos opérations bancaires via CIH Online Corporate. - Simplifiez et sécurisez vos transactions avec cette application pratique et fiable.

Screenshots

BARID BANK MOBILE3 screens

CIH Authenticator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CIH Authenticator at every 4 days against BARID BANK MOBILE's every 5 weeks. CIH Authenticator also leads on 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

BARID BANK MOBILE ships an update every 5 weeks, CIH Authenticator every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level

BARID BANK MOBILE versus CIH Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	BARID BANK MOBILE	CIH Authenticator
Price	Free	Free
Rating	2.2 (424 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	14.7% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	424 — better	—
Update frequency	Every 5 weeks	Every 4 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Ad-supported	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0	12.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	165 MB	29 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	AL BARID BANK	Crédit Immobilier et Hôtelier

Bugs and requests

BARID BANK MOBILE

Reported bugs

12 issues

Black screen display after update
Login freezes on loading menu after Face ID
Incorrect password error despite correct credentials
App crashes when scanning cards
E-click card activation stuck in 'activation en cours' for months

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M-wallet account hidden from main page
Cannot transfer balance between accounts
ONEE water bill payment not recognizing valid contract numbers
Post office letter box fee payment not processing
Connection error messages despite valid internet connection
Account login fails on new devices
App incompatibility with iPhone 7 iOS 15.8.4

Requested features

10 requests

Instant transfer option
Dispute resolution through app
SMS confirmation for identity verification
Account creation option in app
Water bill payment (ONEE)

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Multiple language support
Dotation toggle option
Additional payment methods
Password reset via email
Offline functionality

CIH Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BARID BANK MOBILE

No in-app purchases

None

CIH Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BARID BANK MOBILE free?

BARID BANK MOBILE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is CIH Authenticator free?

CIH Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do BARID BANK MOBILE or CIH Authenticator have ads?

Neither BARID BANK MOBILE nor CIH Authenticator shows ads.

Which is updated more often, BARID BANK MOBILE or CIH Authenticator?

BARID BANK MOBILE ships an update every 5 weeks, and CIH Authenticator every 4 days. Most recently, BARID BANK MOBILE was updated on October 23, 2026 and CIH Authenticator on October 5, 2026.