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Chime vs SoFi app

Store facts as of

Short answer

On the App Store, Chime has a store rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 1,629,962 ratings, and SoFi has a store rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 385,429 ratings, as of Oct 24, 2026. Chime last updated its iPhone app on Oct 20, 2026, and SoFi on Oct 23, 2026. Of the 10 app features we look for on each bank's own website, we found 7 stated by Chime and 8 by SoFi.

Store ratings

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

Chime app iconChime

App Store rating (iPhone)

4.8out of 5

1,629,962 ratings

As of · App Store listing

Google Play rating (Android)

4.7out of 5

1.13M reviews, as shown on Google Play. Updated on Oct 22, 2026.

As of · Google Play listing

SoFi app iconSoFi

App Store rating (iPhone)

4.7out of 5

385,429 ratings

As of · App Store listing

Google Play rating (Android)

3.7out of 5

54.1K reviews, as shown on Google Play. Updated on Oct 23, 2026.

As of · Google Play listing

Updates and app facts

Chime last updated its iPhone app on Oct 20, 2026, 4 days before we checked, and Google Play shows its Android app updated on Oct 22, 2026. SoFi last updated its iPhone app on Oct 23, 2026, 1 day before we checked, and Google Play shows its Android app updated on Oct 23, 2026.

Chime app iconChime

Last App Store update
Version 5.349.0, released Oct 20, 2026
App size
290.9 MB
Requires
iOS 16.4 or later
Runs on
iPhone
Languages
1 (English)
Developer
Chime Financial, Inc.

As of · App Store listing

SoFi app iconSoFi

Last App Store update
Version 3.119.0, released Oct 23, 2026
App size
282.6 MB
Requires
iOS 15.2 or later
Runs on
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple Vision
Languages
1 (English)
Developer
Social Finance, LLC

As of · App Store listing

Features each bank states

App features each bank's own website states. A question mark means not found yet.
FeatureChimeSoFi
Mobile check depositStated on the bank's siteSource: help.chime.com/how-do-i-deposit-a-check-396c94d0Stated on the bank's siteSource: sofi.com/banking/online-banking/mobile-banking
Card lock and unlockNot found on the bank's site yetStated on the bank's siteSource: sofi.com/banking/online-banking/mobile-banking
Send money to peopleStated on the bank's sitePay AnyoneSource: help.chime.com/explore-products-ad7f967f/pay-anyone-65aba19b/what-is-pay-anyone-7c0fd8c8Stated on the bank's siteP2P and ZelleSource: sofi.com/banking/online-banking/mobile-banking
Account alertsStated on the bank's siteSource: help.chime.com/how-do-i-set-up-and-manage-my-notifications-d4b03476Stated on the bank's siteSource: sofi.com/banking/online-banking/mobile-banking
Budgeting or spending insightsStated on the bank's siteSource: help.chime.com/manage-money-56350c4d/balance-transactions-2a739f36/about-spending-insights-bf741f11Stated on the bank's siteSource: sofi.com/banking/online-banking/mobile-banking
Automatic savingStated on the bank's siteSource: help.chime.com/why-is-my-money-going-into-my-savings-account-without-me-5de091f0Stated on the bank's siteSource: sofi.com/banking/automatic-savings
Virtual assistantNot found on the bank's site yetNot found on the bank's site yet
Face or fingerprint sign-inStated on the bank's siteSource: help.chime.com/how-do-i-add-fingerprint-capabilities-for-android-4acef8c8Stated on the bank's siteSource: sofi.com/banking/online-banking/mobile-banking
Credit score in the appNot found on the bank's site yetStated on the bank's siteSource: sofi.com/app
Apple Pay or Google PayStated on the bank's siteSource: help.chime.com/manage-money-56350c4d/cards-89d3ae0b/use-your-chime-card-with-digital-wallets-b5b851c7Not found on the bank's site yet
Stated on the bank's site7 of 108 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

Chime app iconChime

  • Chime home screen with available balance and tiles
    App Store marketing imageA Chime home screen at an angle showing $2,346.91 available and tiles for Savings at $5,821.45, Cash back at $115.00, MyPay at $275 and Direct Deposit.App Store listing, as of
  • Chime savings, cash back, MyPay and direct deposit tiles
    App Store marketing imageTiles for Savings at $5,821.45, Cash back at $115.00, MyPay at $275, Direct Deposit in 3 days, FICO Score and Chime Deals.App Store listing, as of

SoFi app iconSoFi

  • SoFi banking overview with balances and actions
    App Store marketing imageA Banking screen showing $51,526.90 total available balance, Checking and Savings balances, Transfer, Deposit, Pay and Zelle buttons, and an Activity list.App Store listing, as of
  • SoFi home screen with product rows and insights
    App Store marketing imageA Good morning, Sammy home screen with Banking, Invest, Crypto and Personal loans rows and Relay insights tiles for spending and net worth.App Store listing, as of
  • Checking and savings balances
    App Store marketing imageA card listing Checking at $4,256.90 and Savings at $47,270.00.App Store listing, as of
  • Banking and Invest balance rows
    App Store marketing imageRows for Banking at $27,282.12 and Invest at $38,651.40 with Crypto and Personal loans shortcuts.App Store listing, as of

Transfer and send

Chime app iconChime

No official screen found yet

SoFi app iconSoFi

  • Transfer, Deposit, Pay and Zelle buttons
    App Store marketing imageA row of Transfer, Deposit, Pay and Zelle buttons.App Store listing, as of

Card controls

Chime app iconChime

  • Chime Your cards screen
    App Store marketing imageA Your cards screen at an angle showing a black Chime Visa card, an Add to Apple Wallet button and a Virtual credit section.App Store listing, as of

SoFi app iconSoFi

  • SoFi debit card controls with Freeze card toggle
    From SoFi's websiteA Debit card screen showing the card, an Activate your debit card prompt, a Freeze card toggle switched off, an Add to Apple Wallet button, and Reset PIN and Replace card rows.sofi.com, as of

Settings and security

Chime app iconChime

  • Chime Security Center screen
    App Store marketing imageA Security Center screen at an angle showing a 100% security progress ring and setup steps such as setting up a passkey.App Store listing, as of
  • Chime cash back notification
    App Store marketing imageA Chime notification saying Cha-ching! You just scored 5% cash back on your purchase.App Store listing, as of
  • Chime suspicious activity notification
    App Store marketing imageA Suspicious Activity notification asking Did you just make a purchase of $212.32? Open the app to confirm.App Store listing, as of

SoFi app iconSoFi

No official screen found yet

Investments

Chime app iconChime

No official screen found yet

SoFi app iconSoFi

  • SoFi Invest portfolio chart
    App Store marketing imageAn Invest screen showing $11,305.40 with a one week performance chart, time range buttons and an Accounts section.App Store listing, as of
  • Portfolio performance chart
    App Store marketing imageA portfolio value of $11,305.40, up $178.60 in the past week, above a one week line chart and time range buttons from 1W to MAX.App Store listing, as of

Goals

Chime app iconChime

  • Chime savings screen with goals list
    App Store marketing imageA Savings screen at an angle showing $8,210.45 and a Goals list with My savings, Wedding and Emergency fund.App Store listing, as of
  • Savings goals list
    App Store marketing imageA Goals list with My savings at $5,017.45, Wedding at $1,094 and Emergency fund at $2,099.App Store listing, as of

SoFi app iconSoFi

No official screen found yet

Reports and insights

Chime app iconChime

  • Chime credit score notification
    App Store marketing imageA Chime notification saying Your score went up 70 points!App Store listing, as of

SoFi app iconSoFi

  • SoFi home screen with Coach insights tiles
    From SoFi's websiteA tilted home screen showing a Banking balance of $27,282.12 and Coach insights tiles for spending at $1,282, net worth at $1,378,220, subscriptions at $80 and a credit score of 732.sofi.com, as of
  • Spending and net worth insight tiles
    App Store marketing imageRelay insights tiles for spending at $1,282.12, pacing high this month, and net worth at $1,278,220.50.App Store listing, as of

Transactions

Chime app iconChime

No official screen found yet

SoFi app iconSoFi

  • Activity list with a scheduled transfer
    App Store marketing imageAn Activity section with Checking and Savings tabs and a scheduled $500.00 transfer to savings.App Store listing, as of

AI assistant

Chime app iconChime

No official screen found yet

SoFi app iconSoFi

  • SoFi Coach assistant start screen
    App Store marketing imageA SoFi Coach Beta screen asking How can I help? with suggested topics for support, taxes and optimizing money.App Store listing, as of
  • SoFi Coach chat with spending pace chart
    App Store marketing imageA July spending trend chat where the user asks How am I spending this month? and Coach shows a $7,000 spending pace chart against a $6,000 target with suggested follow-up questions.App Store listing, as of
  • Chat bubble: How am I spending this month?
    App Store marketing imageA user chat bubble asking How am I spending this month?App Store listing, as of

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.

Chime

Data Used to Track You

Not listed on the App Store page.

Data Linked to You

  • Purchases
  • Financial Info
  • Location
  • Contact Info
  • Contacts
  • User Content
  • Identifiers
  • Usage Data
  • Sensitive Info
  • Diagnostics
  • Other Data

Data Not Linked to You

Not listed on the App Store page.

As of · App Store listing

SoFi

Data Used to Track You

  • Identifiers

Data Linked to You

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

Data Not Linked to You

  • Location
  • Contacts
  • Identifiers
  • Usage Data
  • Diagnostics

As of · App Store listing

Accessibility labels

Chime

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.

SoFi

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 Chime and SoFi?

Chime has a store rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 1,629,962 ratings. SoFi has a store rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 385,429 ratings. These are App Store ratings from users, not a Priceless Tay score.

What are the Google Play ratings for Chime and SoFi?

Chime shows 4.7 out of 5 (1.13M reviews) on Google Play, and SoFi shows 3.7 out of 5 (54.1K reviews).

When were the Chime and SoFi iPhone apps last updated?

Chime released version 5.349.0 on Oct 20, 2026. SoFi released version 3.119.0 on Oct 23, 2026.

Which Apple devices do the Chime and SoFi apps run on?

The App Store lists iPhone for Chime, and iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple Vision for SoFi.

Which app features does Chime state that we did not find for SoFi?

Chime's own website states apple pay or google pay. We did not find that stated on SoFi's website, which does not mean the SoFi app lacks it.

Which app features does SoFi state that we did not find for Chime?

SoFi's own website states card lock and unlock and credit score in the app. We did not find those stated on Chime's website, which does not mean the Chime app lacks them.

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Sources and dates

Chime

SoFi

This is education, not financial advice.