Comparison

CMSO Pro vs Metro Bank Authenticator

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

Head to head
About

CMSO Pro

Manage your professional accounts and make online payments securely. This app allows you to view your finances in real-time, track transactions, and communicate with your advisor.

Highlights
  • Real-time financial overview
  • Secure advisor messaging
  • Instant transfers
  • Virtual payment service
  • Transaction management
  • IBAN/BIC sharing
Features
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L’application CMSO PRO est conçue spécialement pour les artisans, commerçants, professions libérales, TPE/PME, agriculteurs, professionnels de la mer, entreprises innovantes. SIMPLE, PRATIQUE et SÉCURISÉE : maîtrisez la gestion de vos comptes et payez en ligne avec VIRTUALIS* depuis l’app Crédit Mutuel du Sud Ouest pour les professionnels. Restez en contact avec votre banque et consultez vos finances en temps réel. CONNEXION : - Connectez-vous facilement et en toute sécurité** avec la reconnaissance faciale. OPÉRATION : - Consultez rapidement toutes vos opérations sur vos comptes en un seul endroit. - Consultez l’historique de vos opérations. - Partagez facilement votre IBAN/BIC par SMS, e-mail ou via vos applications préférées. TRANSACTION : - Suivez vos transactions récentes et à venir. - Gérez vos remises directement depuis l’application. PAIEMENT : - Faites vos paiements en toute simplicité grâce au service Virtualis*. VIREMENT : - Effectuez des virements instantanément. - Ajoutez des bénéficiaires en temps réel. CONTACT : - Échangez avec votre conseiller en toute sécurité et à tout moment via la messagerie sécurisée. Téléchargez l’application et transformez votre manière de gérer vos affaires ! * Le service Virtualis vous permet de réaliser vos paiements à distance en créant une carte de paiement virtuelle qui se substitue à votre carte délivrée par le Crédit Mutuel du Sud Ouest. ** Pour une sécurité renforcée et des services améliorés, le CMSO] vous invite à enregistrer votre mobile comme « appareil de confiance ». Cela augmente la sécurité de votre application et vous donne accès à des fonctionnalités supplémentaires.

About

Metro Bank Authenticator

This app provides a secure and convenient way for Metro Bank Business customers to authenticate online banking actions. It replaces the need for a physical security device, allowing for quick verification of logins, payments, and account changes directly from your mobile.

Highlights
  • Authenticate online banking actions
  • Secure login verification
  • Approve new payment setups
  • Confirm account changes
  • Replaces physical security devices
  • Convenient mobile authentication
Features
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We believe that people come first, and that everyone deserves a great experience every step of the way – whether it’s on our app, online or face to face. We’re here to make your life (and your banking) easier, which is why we’ve created our Authenticator app for our Metro Bank Business customers. Need some help? Our Local Business Managers and Relationship Managers are on hand to support you and your business. Features: You can use this app to authenticate certain actions on your Metro Bank Business online banking, like logging in, setting up new payments, or making changes to your account. It only takes a few taps – and there’s no need to worry about finding your physical security device. Metro Bank’s Authenticator app is available for customers registered for Commercial Online Banking and Business Online Plus. Standard data charges from your mobile service provider may apply. Help and support: If you experience any issues downloading or registering the Metro Bank Authenticator app, please visit us in store or call us on 0345 08 08 500. Metro Bank PLC. Registered in England and Wales. Company number: 6419578. Registered office: One Southampton Row, London, WC1B 5HA. We are authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Metro Bank PLC is an independent UK Bank - it is not affiliated with any other bank or organisation (including the METRO newspaper or its publishers) anywhere in the world. "Metrobank" is the registered trademark of Metro Bank PLC. more

Screenshots

CMSO Pro4 screens
Metro Bank Authenticator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CMSO Pro at 35% against Metro Bank Authenticator's 0%. CMSO Pro also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). Metro Bank Authenticator's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CMSO Pro ships an update every 3 months, Metro Bank Authenticator every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CMSO Pro versus Metro Bank Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCMSO ProMetro Bank Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrédit Mutuel ArkéaMetroBank

Customer experience

CMSO Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative50.0%

Metro Bank Authenticator

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

CMSO Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Metro Bank Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CMSO Pro free?
CMSO Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metro Bank Authenticator free?
Metro Bank Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CMSO Pro or Metro Bank Authenticator have ads?
Neither CMSO Pro nor Metro Bank Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CMSO Pro or Metro Bank Authenticator?
CMSO Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Metro Bank Authenticator every 12 months. Most recently, CMSO Pro was updated on November 1, 2026 and Metro Bank Authenticator on November 3, 2026.

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