Bank app comparison
Varo vs Wells Fargo app
Store facts as of
Short answer
On the App Store, Varo has a store rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 233,533 ratings, and Wells Fargo has a store rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 10,839,780 ratings, as of Oct 24, 2026. Varo last updated its iPhone app on Oct 22, 2026, and Wells Fargo on Oct 14, 2026. Of the 10 app features we look for on each bank's own website, we found 6 stated by Varo and 6 by Wells Fargo.
Store ratings
These are store ratings from app users on the App Store and Google Play, not a Priceless Tay score.
Varo
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
Wells Fargo
Google Play rating (Android)
4.8out of 5
2.95M reviews, as shown on Google Play. Updated on Oct 23, 2026.
As of · Google Play listing
Updates and app facts
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. Wells Fargo last updated its iPhone app on Oct 14, 2026, 10 days before we checked, and Google Play shows its Android app updated on Oct 23, 2026.
Varo
- 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
Wells Fargo
- Last App Store update
- Version 26.09.03, released Oct 14, 2026
- App size
- 538.9 MB
- Requires
- iOS 15.0 or later
- Runs on
- iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
- Languages
- 7 (English and 6 more)
- Developer
- Wells Fargo
As of · App Store listing
Features each bank states
✓ 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
Varo
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 
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 
App Store marketing imageAll, Money out and Money in filter chips above an available balance of $2,340.04.App Store listing, as of
Wells Fargo
App Store marketing imageAn account summary greeting Henry with an Everyday Checking balance of $2,667.93, a Savings balance of $1,636.85, a LifeSync prompt and a FICO score update.App Store listing, as of 
From Wells Fargo's help centerA Good morning, Taylor account summary with Everyday Checking at $2,667.93, Savings at $1,636.85, an Active Cash card balance and an Open an account section, with a bottom tab bar.wellsfargo.com, as of 
App Store marketing imageAn Everyday Checking card showing a $2,667.93 available balance.App Store listing, as of
Transfer and send
Varo
No official screen found yet
Wells Fargo
App Store marketing imageA Send Money with Zelle screen with Send, Request and QR code buttons and links for Recipients, Zelle Preferences and Help.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageZelle buttons for Send, Request and QR code.App Store listing, as of
Card controls
Varo
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
Wells Fargo
No official screen found yet
Investments
Varo
No official screen found yet
Wells Fargo
App Store marketing imageA Buy TSLA order screen listing estimated total, quantity, account, order type and timing, with last price details and Cancel Order and Place Order buttons.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageAn order summary for buying TSLA with estimated total $99.60, quantity, account, commission and order type.App Store listing, as of
Goals
Varo
No official screen found yet
Wells Fargo
App Store marketing imageA LifeSync Goals screen with a My dream vacation goal of $50,000, $12,500 saved so far and a progress bar, followed by a Holiday gifts goal.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageA goal card showing $50,000 with $12,500 saved and a progress bar at 25 percent.App Store listing, as of
Reports and insights
Varo
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 
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 
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
Wells Fargo
No official screen found yet
Check deposit
Varo
No official screen found yet
Wells Fargo
App Store marketing imageA Mobile Deposit screen depositing $100.00 to a Joint Checking account with front and back check photos and Cancel and Deposit buttons.App Store listing, as of 
From Wells Fargo's help centerA Mobile Deposit screen with a Joint Checking account selected, a $0.00 amount, empty front and back check photo boxes and Cancel and Deposit buttons.wellsfargo.com, as of 
From Wells Fargo's help centerA Mobile Deposit screen with $100.00 entered for a Joint Checking account and daily and 30-day limits shown below.wellsfargo.com, as of 
From Wells Fargo's help centerA Deposit to sheet listing business checking, everyday checking, joint checking and other accounts with available balances and limits, and a Save button.wellsfargo.com, as of 
From Wells Fargo's help centerA Mobile Deposit screen with $100.00 entered using a number keypad.wellsfargo.com, as of 
From Wells Fargo's help centerA landscape camera view labeled Front of check with a check inside the frame.wellsfargo.com, as of 
From Wells Fargo's help centerA landscape camera view labeled Back of check with a Photo taken confirmation.wellsfargo.com, as of 
From Wells Fargo's help centerA Mobile Deposit screen with $100.00, front and back check photos, and Cancel and Deposit buttons.wellsfargo.com, as of 
From Wells Fargo's help centerA confirmation with a green check mark saying the deposit was submitted, with a confirmation number, account, amount, deposit credit date and a Deposit another check button.wellsfargo.com, as of 
App Store marketing imageA deposit form with a Joint Checking account picker and a $100.00 amount with a 30-day limit note.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imagePhotos of the front and back of a check ready for deposit.App Store listing, as of
AI assistant
Varo
No official screen found yet
Wells Fargo
App Store marketing imageA Fargo assistant screen showing spending details by category in a ring chart, with Shopping at $350.23 and Food and Drink at $325.33, and a Type or say something bar.App Store listing, as of 
From Wells Fargo's websiteA Fargo panel showing insights into spending with a category ring chart for March 1 to March 31, 2024 and a list of top categories.wellsfargo.com, as of 
App Store marketing imageA ring chart of spending from December 1 to December 11, 2025 totaling $3,723.22.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageA Fargo input bar that reads Type or say something with a microphone icon.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.
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
Wells Fargo
Data Used to Track You
Not listed on the App Store page.
Data Linked to You
- Location
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
- Financial Info
- Contacts
- User Content
- Diagnostics
As of · App Store listing
Accessibility labels
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.
Wells Fargo
- VoiceOver
- Differentiate Without Color Alone
- Sufficient Contrast
- Captions
As of · App Store listing
FAQ
What are the App Store ratings for Varo and Wells Fargo?
Varo has a store rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 233,533 ratings. Wells Fargo has a store rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 10,839,780 ratings. These are App Store ratings from users, not a Priceless Tay score.
What are the Google Play ratings for Varo and Wells Fargo?
Varo shows 4.5 out of 5 (245K reviews) on Google Play, and Wells Fargo shows 4.8 out of 5 (2.95M reviews).
When were the Varo and Wells Fargo iPhone apps last updated?
Varo released version 4.43.0 on Oct 22, 2026. Wells Fargo released version 26.09.03 on Oct 14, 2026.
Which Apple devices do the Varo and Wells Fargo apps run on?
The App Store lists iPhone, iPad and Apple Vision for Varo, and iPhone, iPad and iPod touch for Wells Fargo.
Which app features does Varo state that we did not find for Wells Fargo?
Varo's own website states card lock and unlock, automatic saving and credit score in the app. We did not find those stated on Wells Fargo's website, which does not mean the Wells Fargo app lacks them.
Which app features does Wells Fargo state that we did not find for Varo?
Wells Fargo's own website states mobile check deposit, 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.
Keep comparing
- See every fact on the Varo app page, with all four screenshots.
- See every fact on the Wells Fargo app page, with all four screenshots.
- Compare other bank apps, or read how we compare bank apps.
Sources and dates
Varo
- App Store facts, privacy and accessibility labels, screenshots and icon: App Store listing and Apple's iTunes Lookup API, checked Oct 24, 2026.
- Google Play rating and update date: Google Play listing, checked Oct 24, 2026.
- Features, from Varo's own website: varomoney.com/security-and-control, varomoney.com/mobile-banking, varomoney.com/automatic-savings-tools, varomoney.com/credit-builder, varomoney.com/debit-card.
Wells Fargo
- App Store facts, privacy and accessibility labels, screenshots and icon: App Store listing and Apple's iTunes Lookup API, checked Oct 24, 2026.
- Google Play rating and update date: Google Play listing, checked Oct 24, 2026.
- Features, from Wells Fargo's own website: wellsfargo.com/mobile/apps, wellsfargo.com/fargo, wellsfargo.com/mobile-online-banking/biometric, wellsfargo.com/mobile-online-banking/transfer-pay/digital-wallet.
This is education, not financial advice.
