Comparison

NBO vs EaExpen

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

Head to head
About

NBO

Manage your finances securely and conveniently on the go. Access account information, transfer funds, pay bills, and request services. Find nearby ATMs and branches, and utilize helpful financial calculators.

Highlights
  • Account inquiry and balance check
  • Money transfers (local & international)
  • Bill payments and scheduling
  • Service requests (credit card, cheque book)
  • ATM/branch locator
  • Financial calculators
  • Bilingual support (English/Arabic)
Features
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National Bank of Oman’s new mobile application allows you an easy and secure way to stay in touch with us, whether you need information on products, find the closest NBO ATM/branch, or perform financial transaction using your account. NBO keeps you on top of your finances anytime and anywhere! S Features: - Bilingual (English and Arabic) - Account Inquiry o One touch balance – View balance of all your accounts o Online credit card inquiry o Online inquiry for your utility bills - Money Transfers o Between own accounts o To any other account in NBO o EZ Pay (Fund transfer using mobile number) o To any other banking accounts in Oman o International Telex Transfers o Repeat & Schedule Fund Transfers - Bill Payments o Online Credit Card Payment o Online Payment to OIFC (Electricity & Water) o Online Payment to Omantel (GSM/Landline/Internet/Etc) o Online Payment to Ooredoo (GSM/Landline/Internet/Etc) o Utility payment to ONEIC (Electricity & Water) o Repeat & Schedule Payments - Service Request o Activation of Credit Card o Block Credit Card o Request for Cheque Book - Other Services o ATM/branch locator with interactive maps o Contact NBO for support or feedback o Foreign Exchange Calculator o Loan Calculator o Apply for products & services o Offers & Promotions o Deposit Rates o Prayer Timings

About

EaExpen

Features
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Quick Logging: Record every transaction and its details in seconds with our ultra-simple interface. • Total Transparency: Stay on top of your spending with automated data entry for all your financial movements. • Smart Reporting: Instantly generate professional reports. Whether you need a Daily Summary for the end of the day, a Weekly Review, or a Full Monthly Analysis, we’ve got you covered. Designed for everyone—no accounting degree required!

Screenshots

NBO4 screens
EaExpen3 screens

Verdict

The call

NBO and EaExpen are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

NBO ships an update monthly, EaExpen fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
NBO versus EaExpen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNBOEaExpen
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (88 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings88 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size362 MB36 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperNational Bank of Oman SAOGAbdullah Al-shaqsi

In-app purchases

None

NBO

No in-app purchases

None

EaExpen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NBO free?
NBO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EaExpen free?
EaExpen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NBO or EaExpen have ads?
Neither NBO nor EaExpen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NBO or EaExpen?
NBO ships an update monthly, and EaExpen fortnightly. Most recently, NBO was updated on October 9, 2026 and EaExpen on October 16, 2026.

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