Comparison

NCBA NOW vs InTouch EMKEV

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

Head to head
About

NCBA NOW

Manage your banking needs with this app, offering features for both customers and non-customers. Perform various payments, manage accounts, and access customer support conveniently.

Highlights
  • eCitizen Government services payment
  • Account balance hiding/unhiding
  • Credit card bill payment and statement viewing
  • Debit & Credit Card Set/Change PIN
  • Insurance premium payments
  • M-Pesa to NCBA Account transfer
  • KRA domestic payments (iTax)
Features
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The NCBA NOW App has exciting features that make your banking experience with NCBA Bank fast and convenient. Enjoy the following features and so much more when you download the NCBA NOW App: • Transfer with confidence — recipient names now appear instantly when you enter a phone number, helping you send funds accurately. • Enjoy faster branch visits — initiate your cash deposit and/or withdrawal on the NCBA NOW app before reaching the counter, with no transaction forms needed. • Open your NCBA account anytime, anywhere - no queues, just a seamless start to your banking journey. • Payment of eCitizen Government services • Hide/unhide your account balance • Credit card bill payment balance and statement viewing • Debit & Credit Card Set PIN and Change PIN • Insurance premium payments • M-Pesa to NCBA Account transfer • KRA domestic payments (iTax) • Unit Trust accounts management • Details of your Relationship Manager • Fast contact to NCBA contact centre via telephone, email and WhatsApp • Secure payment options via RTGS, EFT and Pesalink • Lipa na M-Pesa services (PayBill / Buy good / Till) directly from your account • Top up for Expressway toll payments • Buy and sell forex through the FX Now feature

About

InTouch EMKEV

Features
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InTouch helps businesses connect with customers, gather insights, and drive growth, all from one powerful platform. Designed for modern businesses, InTouch simplifies how you process payments, collect feedback, manage surveys, and reward loyal customers. With digital menus, QR codes, and customer ratings, it helps you understand and engage your audience effortlessly. Key Features: • Accept and manage secure customer payments • Create and analyze customer surveys and feedback • Collect ratings and measure satisfaction • Manage loyalty points and reward repeat customers • Showcase digital menus and offers • Use QR codes for quick and seamless customer interaction Build stronger customer relationships, improve satisfaction, and make informed business decisions with InTouch, the smarter way to stay connected to your customers.

Screenshots

NCBA NOW4 screens
InTouch EMKEV4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: InTouch EMKEV at 13.0 against NCBA NOW's 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
NCBA NOW versus InTouch EMKEV: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNCBA NOWInTouch EMKEV
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB26 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperNIC Bank Kenya PLCKevin Kenduiwa

In-app purchases

None

NCBA NOW

No in-app purchases

None

InTouch EMKEV

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NCBA NOW free?
NCBA NOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is InTouch EMKEV free?
InTouch EMKEV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NCBA NOW or InTouch EMKEV have ads?
Neither NCBA NOW nor InTouch EMKEV shows ads.

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