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Capital One vs Varo app

Store facts as of

Short answer

On the App Store, Capital One has a store rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 11,228,348 ratings, and Varo has a store rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 233,533 ratings, as of Oct 24, 2026. Capital One last updated its iPhone app on Oct 5, 2026, and Varo on Oct 22, 2026. Of the 10 app features we look for on each bank's own website, we found 9 stated by Capital One and 6 by Varo.

Store ratings

These are store ratings from app users on the App Store and Google Play, not a Priceless Tay score.

Capital One app iconCapital One

App Store rating (iPhone)

4.8out of 5

11,228,348 ratings

As of · App Store listing

Google Play rating (Android)

4.5out of 5

1.72M reviews, as shown on Google Play. Updated on Sep 30, 2026.

As of · Google Play listing

Varo app iconVaro

App Store rating (iPhone)

4.9out of 5

233,533 ratings

As of · App Store listing

Google Play rating (Android)

4.5out of 5

245K reviews, as shown on Google Play. Updated on Oct 21, 2026.

As of · Google Play listing

Updates and app facts

Capital One last updated its iPhone app on Oct 5, 2026, 19 days before we checked, and Google Play shows its Android app updated on Sep 30, 2026. Varo last updated its iPhone app on Oct 22, 2026, 2 days before we checked, and Google Play shows its Android app updated on Oct 21, 2026.

Capital One app iconCapital One

Last App Store update
Version 6.55.1, released Oct 5, 2026
App size
421.8 MB
Requires
iOS 17.0 or later
Runs on
iPhone and iPad
Languages
2 (English and Spanish)
Developer
Capital One

As of · App Store listing

Varo app iconVaro

Last App Store update
Version 4.43.0, released Oct 22, 2026
App size
128.2 MB
Requires
iOS 16.4 or later
Runs on
iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision
Languages
1 (English)
Developer
Varo Money inc

As of · App Store listing

Features each bank states

App features each bank's own website states. A question mark means not found yet.
FeatureCapital OneVaro
Mobile check depositStated on the bank's siteSource: capitalone.com/digital/tools/mobileNot found on the bank's site yet
Card lock and unlockStated on the bank's siteSource: capitalone.com/digital/tools/mobileStated on the bank's siteSource: varomoney.com/security-and-control
Send money to peopleStated on the bank's siteZelleSource: capitalone.com/digital/tools/mobileStated on the bank's siteVaro to AnyoneSource: varomoney.com/mobile-banking
Account alertsStated on the bank's siteSource: capitalone.com/digital/tools/mobileStated on the bank's siteSource: varomoney.com/mobile-banking
Budgeting or spending insightsStated on the bank's siteSource: capitalone.com/digital/tools/mobileNot found on the bank's site yet
Automatic savingNot found on the bank's site yetStated on the bank's siteSource: varomoney.com/automatic-savings-tools
Virtual assistantStated on the bank's siteEnoSource: capitalone.com/digital/tools/mobileNot found on the bank's site yet
Face or fingerprint sign-inStated on the bank's siteSource: capitalone.com/digital/tools/mobileNot found on the bank's site yet
Credit score in the appStated on the bank's siteSource: capitalone.com/digital/tools/mobileStated on the bank's siteSource: varomoney.com/credit-builder
Apple Pay or Google PayStated on the bank's siteSource: capitalone.com/digital/tools/mobileStated on the bank's siteSource: varomoney.com/debit-card
Stated on the bank's site9 of 106 of 10

✓ means the bank's own website states it, with the quote and page shown. ? means we did not find it stated on the bank's site, not that the app lacks it. We never mark a feature as missing unless the bank says so. Each ✓ links to the page it came from; the quotes are on each app's own page.

Screen by screen

Pick a task to see what each app shows for it. App Store, Google Play and bank website images are the bank's own marketing, so names and balances are sample data. Help center images come from the bank's support pages. See every bank app's screens.

Home and accounts

Capital One app iconCapital One

  • Capital One home screen with card and bank account tiles
    Google Play marketing imageA home screen with a credit card balance of $524.63, a bank account balance of $2,134.78, an Open a new account link and a rewards tile showing $60.80.Google Play listing, as of
  • Capital One home screen with credit card and checking tiles
    From Capital One's websiteA home screen saying Hi there. We've got new tools for you! with a credit card tile and a checking tile.capitalone.com, as of
  • Credit card and bank account balance tiles
    Google Play marketing imageTwo account tiles showing a credit card balance of $524.63 and a bank account balance of $2,134.78.Google Play listing, as of
  • Rewards tile showing $60.80
    Google Play marketing imageAn Explore rewards and benefits tile showing $60.80 in rewards cash with Travel, Dining and Entertainment shortcuts.Google Play listing, as of
  • Bottom navigation bar with five tabs
    Google Play marketing imageA bottom tab bar with Home, Rewards, Pay and Move, Help and Profile.Google Play listing, as of

Varo app iconVaro

  • Varo bank account screen with available balance
    App Store marketing imageA Bank account screen with All, Money out and Money in filters, a $2,340.04 available balance and transactions, partly covered by a You saved $10.95 this month in fees banner.App Store listing, as of
  • Varo savings account screen
    App Store marketing imageA Savings account screen showing a $1,987.00 available balance, interest earned and a posted transfer of $75.00, partly covered by an Earn more with 3.75% APY banner.App Store listing, as of
  • Available balance $2,340.04 with filter chips
    App Store marketing imageAll, Money out and Money in filter chips above an available balance of $2,340.04.App Store listing, as of

Transfer and send

Capital One app iconCapital One

  • Capital One Zelle review and send screen
    Google Play marketing imageA Review and send screen for a Zelle payment to Amy Bowers from a 360 Checking account with a Slide to send control.Google Play listing, as of
  • Zelle review form for $50.00
    Google Play marketing imageA Zelle review form showing recipient Amy Bowers, phone number, a $50.00 amount, the from account and a Groceries memo.Google Play listing, as of
  • Slide to send control
    Google Play marketing imageA Slide to send control at the bottom of the payment review.Google Play listing, as of

Varo app iconVaro

No official screen found yet

Card controls

Capital One app iconCapital One

  • Capital One lock this card confirmation dialog
    App Store marketing imageA Lock this Card dialog explaining that no one will be able to use the card, with Yes, Lock This Card and Cancel buttons.App Store listing, as of
  • Capital One tap to activate card screen
    Google Play marketing imageA Ready to tap screen telling the user to take out a new Venture card and tap it to the phone, with a Start button.Google Play listing, as of
  • Capital One virtual card number screen
    Google Play marketing imageA Virtual cards screen with a Savor virtual card number, expiration and security code shown in a card overlay.Google Play listing, as of
  • Capital One Lock Card screen with toggle on
    From Capital One's websiteA Lock Card screen with a lock icon, a note that no one can use the card while locked, a card row with its toggle switched on and marked locked, and a Done button.capitalone.com, as of
  • Virtual card number with wallet options
    From Capital One's websiteA Your card panel with a masked card number ending in 1234, expiration and security code, and options to add it to Apple Wallet, PayPal and Amazon.capitalone.com, as of

Varo app iconVaro

  • Varo card lock, alerts and biometric toggles
    App Store marketing imageThree settings rows with switches turned on for locking a card, real-time transaction alerts and Face ID and fingerprint privacy.App Store listing, as of

Settings and security

Capital One app iconCapital One

  • Capital One prompt to sign in with Face ID
    App Store marketing imageA sign in prompt that reads Tired of typing passwords? Sign in with Face ID, with a Use Face ID button and a No Thanks option.App Store listing, as of
  • Capital One purchase alert on a phone lock screen
    App Store marketing imageAn iPhone lock screen showing a Capital One notification asking Were you double charged? about two $10.50 charges.App Store listing, as of

Varo app iconVaro

No official screen found yet

Reports and insights

Capital One app iconCapital One

No official screen found yet

Varo app iconVaro

  • Varo spending summary with categories
    App Store marketing imageA Varo Bank Account screen showing $1,450.38 total spent so far this month and a Spending by category section, partly covered by a You just got paid banner.App Store listing, as of
  • Varo monthly spending chart with comparison note
    From Varo's websiteA Varo Bank Account screen with Money out selected showing $1,450.38 total spend so far this month on a line chart, with a note that spending is $152.97 lower than at this time last month.varomoney.com, as of
  • Spending comparison note
    App Store marketing imageA note saying so far your spending is $545.76 lower than it was at this time last month.App Store listing, as of

Transactions

Capital One app iconCapital One

  • Capital One transaction details with merchant map
    From Capital One's websiteA Transaction Details screen for a $59.08 Salad Savvy purchase with merchant address, statement descriptor, phone, website, Report a Problem and a map.capitalone.com, as of

Varo app iconVaro

No official screen found yet

Check deposit

Capital One app iconCapital One

  • Capital One deposit a check form
    Google Play marketing imageA Deposit a check screen with a 360 Checking deposit account, an Enter amount field and a memo field.Google Play listing, as of
  • Check deposit form fields
    Google Play marketing imageA deposit form with the deposit account, an Enter amount field, front and back check photo boxes and a memo field.Google Play listing, as of

Varo app iconVaro

No official screen found yet

AI assistant

Capital One app iconCapital One

  • Capital One Eno assistant chat
    From Capital One's websiteAn Eno chat that says I'm Eno, your Capital One assistant, with suggested questions about reporting fraud, changing a due date and transferring a balance, and a user question What's my available credit?capitalone.com, as of

Varo app iconVaro

No official screen found yet

Privacy labels

Apple's privacy labels are what each developer reports to Apple. Apple says it does not verify them. We copy the category names exactly as the App Store lists them.

Capital One

Data Used to Track You

  • Identifiers
  • Usage Data

Data Linked to You

  • Financial Info
  • Contact Info
  • Contacts
  • User Content
  • Identifiers
  • Usage Data

Data Not Linked to You

  • Location
  • Usage Data
  • Diagnostics

As of · App Store listing

Varo

Data Used to Track You

Not listed on the App Store page.

Data Linked to You

  • Financial Info
  • Location
  • Contact Info
  • Identifiers
  • Usage Data
  • Diagnostics

Data Not Linked to You

  • Contacts

As of · App Store listing

Accessibility labels

Capital One

The App Store listing shows no accessibility labels for this app (checked Oct 24, 2026). That means the developer hasn't listed them, not that the app has no accessibility support.

Varo

The App Store listing shows no accessibility labels for this app (checked Oct 24, 2026). That means the developer hasn't listed them, not that the app has no accessibility support.

FAQ

What are the App Store ratings for Capital One and Varo?

Capital One has a store rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 11,228,348 ratings. Varo has a store rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 233,533 ratings. These are App Store ratings from users, not a Priceless Tay score.

What are the Google Play ratings for Capital One and Varo?

Capital One shows 4.5 out of 5 (1.72M reviews) on Google Play, and Varo shows 4.5 out of 5 (245K reviews).

When were the Capital One and Varo iPhone apps last updated?

Capital One released version 6.55.1 on Oct 5, 2026. Varo released version 4.43.0 on Oct 22, 2026.

Which Apple devices do the Capital One and Varo apps run on?

The App Store lists iPhone and iPad for Capital One, and iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision for Varo.

Which app features does Capital One state that we did not find for Varo?

Capital One's own website states mobile check deposit, budgeting or spending insights, virtual assistant and face or fingerprint sign-in. We did not find those stated on Varo's website, which does not mean the Varo app lacks them.

Which app features does Varo state that we did not find for Capital One?

Varo's own website states automatic saving. We did not find that stated on Capital One's website, which does not mean the Capital One app lacks it.

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Sources and dates

Capital One

Varo

This is education, not financial advice.