First U.S. Mobile Banking vs SAM Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
First U.S. Mobile Banking
Manage your finances conveniently from your mobile device. Check account balances, review transaction history, and move funds between accounts. You can also pay loans and communicate with support securely.
- Check balances
- View transaction history
- Transfer funds
- Pay loans
- Secure messaging
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First U.S. Community CU Mobile Banking allows you to check balances, view transaction history, transfer funds, and pay loans on the go! Features: - Check Balances - View Transaction History - Transfer Funds - Pay Loans - Secure Messaging for support If you have any questions about this application, please contact First U.S. Community CU at (800) 556-6768.
SAM Connect
Connect with your CPA firm to track tax returns, upload documents, and chat with your tax professional. Securely make payments and receive personalized tax strategies to maximize savings.
- Seamless firm connection
- Effortless document management
- Chat with tax pro
- Track tax return progress
- Secure payments
- AI-powered tax plans
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Your CPA firm has invited you to use SAM Connect—your all-in-one tax app! No need to sign up on your own—simply log in with your firm’s invite to track your return, upload documents, chat with your tax pro, and make payments securely and effortlessly. AI-Powered Tax Plans – Get personalized tax strategies tailored to your financial situation, helping you maximize savings, minimize liabilities, and save time on tax prep. Say goodbye to tax stress! SAM Connect puts everything you need to manage your taxes in the palm of your hand. Whether you're filing a simple return or need expert guidance, SAM makes it effortless. Get organized, stay informed, and take control of your financial future today. Key Features: Seamless Firm Connection – Easily connect with your CPA firm and access expert tax services from anywhere. Effortless Document Management – Scan, upload, and organize tax documents in seconds for a smooth tax process. Stay in Touch with Your Tax Pro – Chat, leave notes, and request changes anytime—no emails or calls needed. Track Your Return & Plan – Get a real-time view of your tax return progress and financial planning details. Fast & Secure Payments – Pay for tax services, deposits, and fees with ease—safe, simple, and convenient. Invited by your firm? Download SAM Connect today and simplify your tax experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SAM Connect at 5.0 against First U.S. Mobile Banking's 2.7. First U.S. Mobile Banking's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
SAM Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 7 respectively.
First U.S. Mobile Banking ships an update monthly, SAM Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | First U.S. Mobile Banking | SAM Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (23 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 180 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | First U.S. Community Credit Union | SAM Technology LLC |
Customer experience
First U.S. Mobile Banking
SAM Connect
Bugs and requests
First U.S. Mobile Banking
Reported bugs
24 issues- Mobile deposits rejected 99% of the time
- App constantly crashes
- Nothing works when app doesn't crash
- Cannot log into account
- Won't let user change username or password
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- App freezes to a white screen
- Mobile deposit error: endorsement cannot be found
- Mobile deposit error: check amount doesn't match
- Mobile deposit error: cannot read numbers on check
- App requires a newer phone
- Latest version is a giant step backward
- Zelle feature has never functioned
- App does not remember Face ID setting between accounts
- Face ID is buggy
- Mobile deposit has consistently failed
- App consistently returning error messages
- Fingerprint does not work
- Mobile deposit does not work
- Setting up fingerprint sign on causes freeze
- Edeposit freezes unless pictures are taken first
- Bill pay freezes on payee selection screen
- Fingerprint authentication doesn't work under iOS 9
- Edeposit locks up under iOS 9
- Cannot eDeposit check
Requested features
16 requests- Add balance notification settings
- Add temporary card locks
- Add interactive search engine for vendor/payee activity
- Add two-factor sign-in authentication
- Add ability to see loan maturity date and payment number
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- Add Face ID for iPhones
- Add facial recognition for new iPhones
- Add ability to log in once and check multiple accounts
- Add required language for back of check on mobile deposit page
- Add ability to set up a notification for low balance
- Allow larger mobile deposits with branch override
- Add Apple Pay functionality
- Allow changes to set up bill pay payments instead of cancelling
- Improve Face ID functionality across multiple accounts
- Revert to old layout/color scheme
- Improve Zelle functionality
SAM Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
First U.S. Mobile Banking
No in-app purchases
SAM Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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