Comparison

FirstToken vs FCMB Mobile

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

Head to head
About

FirstToken

Generate one-time passcodes for secure online transactions. This app allows FirstBank account holders to authenticate purchases directly from their Apple device, removing the need for a physical hardware token.

Highlights
  • Generate one-time passcodes
  • Secure online transaction authentication
  • Eliminates need for hardware token
  • Mobile authentication for FirstBank accounts
  • Apple device compatibility
Features
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Generate one time passcodes on the go using the FirstToken application. FirstToken app is an innovative mobile application that enables FirstBank account holders authenticate online transactions on their Apple device. It eliminates the need to constantly carry your hardware token with you.

About

FCMB Mobile

Manage personal and business finances conveniently and securely. This app offers real-time account and card management from anywhere, anytime, with a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Personal finance management
  • Business finance management
  • Account management
  • Card management
  • Real-time transactions
  • Secure banking
Features
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The "FCMB" App is all you need for all your personal and business financial services. FCMB App is fast, convenient and very secure. It is also packed with simple to use features and an interesting layout for easy navigation. You can now manage your FCMB personal and business accounts as well as your cards in real-time, anywhere and anytime! For more enquiries and information you can caller contact centre on 01-2798800, 07003290000 or send email to customerservice@fcmb.com.

Screenshots

FirstToken4 screens
FCMB Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FCMB Mobile at 3.4 against FirstToken's 2.3. FCMB Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 14 months) and review sentiment (32% vs 13%). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FCMB Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FCMB Mobile has 1.2K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of FirstToken's written reviews are positive against 32% of FCMB Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FirstToken ships an update every 14 months, FCMB Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FirstToken versus FCMB Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirstTokenFCMB Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (86 ratings)3.4 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews32.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings861.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirst Bank of Nigeria LimitedFirst City Monument Bank

Customer experience

FirstToken

All ratings84 ratings
Positive27.4%
Neutral8.3%
Negative64.3%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

FCMB Mobile

All ratings1,165 ratings
Positive55.5%
Neutral8.0%
Negative36.5%
Written reviews193 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral6.7%
Negative61.1%

Bugs and requests

FirstToken

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

FCMB Mobile

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to login consistently
  • Transactions failing without explanation
  • Incorrect account balance display
  • Debit card issues and delays
  • Compatibility problems with newer devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add search functionality for banks
  • Implement dark mode option
  • Improve transaction history visibility
  • Enhance customer support channels
  • Streamline account management features

In-app purchases

None

FirstToken

No in-app purchases

None

FCMB Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FirstToken free?
FirstToken is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FCMB Mobile free?
FCMB Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FirstToken or FCMB Mobile?
FCMB Mobile is rated higher. FirstToken averages 2.3 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while FCMB Mobile averages 3.4 from 1.2K ratings.
Do FirstToken or FCMB Mobile have ads?
Neither FirstToken nor FCMB Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FirstToken or FCMB Mobile?
FirstToken ships an update every 14 months, and FCMB Mobile every 2 weeks. Most recently, FirstToken was updated on October 31, 2026 and FCMB Mobile on October 27, 2026.

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