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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

AL.com vs AlRajhi Mobile

AL.com 4.5★ · Free to download 40
Winner AlRajhi Mobile
AlRajhi Mobile 4.7★ · Free to download 65

AlRajhi Mobile is the better choice for banking services due to its generally positive reception for ease of use and speed, despite some recent performance issues, while AL.com struggles with widespread complaints about paywalls, bugs, and intrusive ads.

Full reviews: AL.com · AlRajhi Mobile

AL.com, a news app, is plagued by user complaints about frequent crashes, intrusive ads, and a restrictive paywall that locks most articles. AlRajhi Mobile, a banking app, is praised for its ease of use and quick transactions, though recent updates have introduced issues like freezing and login problems.

Head to head

Features edge: AlRajhi MobileR1R4R7R17
AL.com AL.com offers local news, weather, and sports, with some users appreciating its informative and unbiased content R17. However, many users are frustrated by articles being locked behind a paywall R1R4R7 and the inability to share articles or view comments .
AlRajhi Mobile AlRajhi Mobile provides a range of banking services, including transfers and account management, with many users finding it easy to use and efficient for transactions . Some users, however, report issues with specific features like charging STC packages , managing children's accounts, or making one-time transfers .
Ease of Use edge: AlRajhi MobileR2R3R6R10
AL.com AL.com is criticized for being difficult to use due to frequent freezing, slow loading, and navigation issues R3R10R13R24. Users also find ads intrusive, covering content and making reading difficult R2R6R14.
AlRajhi Mobile AlRajhi Mobile is generally considered easy to navigate and user-friendly . However, recent updates have led to significant issues, including the app freezing or crashing R62R63R64R67, difficulty logging in or resetting passwords , and problems with specific functions like transfers .
Reliability tieR1R3R13R24
AL.com AL.com is frequently criticized for being unreliable, with users reporting constant freezing, crashing, and slow performance R1R3R13R24. Some users also note that news content is not up-to-date or that scrolling stories remain the same for extended periods .
AlRajhi Mobile AlRajhi Mobile generally performs well, with users praising its speed and accuracy in service execution . However, a significant number of recent reviews highlight reliability issues, including the app freezing, crashing, or logging users out randomly, especially after updates R62R63R64R67.
Price/Value edge: AlRajhi MobileR1R4R7R16
AL.com AL.com is free to download, but a major point of contention is its extensive paywall, with many users stating that most articles require a subscription R1R4R7R16. Some find the subscription price, reportedly $5 a month or $99.99 a year, to be too high for the content offered R1R16.
AlRajhi Mobile AlRajhi Mobile is a free banking app. Users appreciate the low cost or efficiency of its services . However, some users complain about various fees associated with services like travel cards .
Support tieR1R2R6R7
AL.com Reviews for AL.com do not directly mention customer support interactions. Issues like persistent bugs, intrusive ads, and paywall complaints suggest a lack of effective resolution for user problems R1R2R6R7.
AlRajhi Mobile AlRajhi Mobile users occasionally mention calling for help with issues like password resets or problems with transfers . However, some report being redirected between customer service representatives without resolution . There are also complaints that the bank does not care about customer issues .
Pick AL.com if

You are looking for a local news source for Alabama and are willing to pay for a subscription to access most articles, or if you primarily use it for free content and don't mind the ads and occasional bugs R17.

Pick AlRajhi Mobile if

You need a mobile banking app for AlRajhi Bank and value ease of use and quick transactions, despite recent intermittent issues with freezing and login .

Evidence note: AL.com reviews are heavily skewed by negative feedback regarding its paywall and app performance, while AlRajhi Mobile, despite a higher lifetime rating, shows a recent trend of negative reviews related to app stability and updates. The free-to-download nature of both apps means that some negativity for AL.com stems from users expecting full access without payment.

Frequently asked

Does AL.com require a subscription?
Yes, AL.com requires a subscription to read most articles, with many users reporting that nearly every story is locked behind a paywall R1R4R7. The subscription can cost around $5 per month or $99.99 per year R1R16.
What are the main issues with AlRajhi Mobile?
The main issues with AlRajhi Mobile, particularly after recent updates, include frequent freezing and crashing of the app R62R63R64R67, problems with logging in or resetting passwords , and difficulties with specific functions like one-time transfers .
Are there ads in the AL.com app?
Yes, the AL.com app has intrusive ads that often cover article content, making reading difficult for users R2R6R14.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] AL.com 1/5 · US Buggy and paywalled: This app has been buggy for a very long time. It crashes a lot. Most of the articles are behind an outrageously overpriced paywall.
  2. [R4] AL.com 1/5 · US Not worth it!: AL.com tries to bait you into subscribing by giving just a little bit of an article without giving up your personal information and agreeing to pay. This is not an honest way of doing business.
  3. [R7] AL.com 1/5 · US Every other story locked: I deleted the app because every other story you click it’s locked and says sign up to Al.com to read story. I have enough of my information sold to spammers without you having my email address to send more. I have 3 other news apps where you can read every story they show.
  4. [R17] AL.com 5/5 · US Great app!: Very informatively, reliable and unbiased news.
  5. [R2] AL.com 5/5 · US Great overall, but ...: Old issue resurfaced. Today is June 5, 2022. With the most recent update, about two weeks ago, ads are again intruding into articles, making reading them difficult. Rarely, one can get through an article uninterrupted , which is wonderful. With the latest update, there is a Close button, which, at least now, usually works, next to the popup ad, but that button evades VoiceOver
  6. [R3] AL.com 3/5 · US App Issues: App freezes up constantly. Scrolling stories is difficult due to freezing up issues.
  7. [R6] AL.com 3/5 · US Ads cover content: The issue for me is that the ads often cover the content of the articles I’m trying to read.... extremely bothersome.
  8. [R10] AL.com 1/5 · US Al.com app terrible: Used to work ok on my iPad, now unusable.
  9. [R13] AL.com 1/5 · US This app will crash your phone: If you want an app that will lock up your phone this is the ideal one. Loading and navigation is painfully slow. A horrible effort.
  10. [R24] AL.com 3/5 · US On and off: Page drops frequently
  11. [R16] AL.com 1/5 · US Used to be a good app: They want $5 bucks a month now for old news. No thank you
  12. [R62] AlRajhi Mobile 4/5 · US The app freezes and lags!!: The app freezes. I press the transfer icon and it doesn't respond, and this problem has been going on for a long time, 5 months or more. · translated
  13. [R63] AlRajhi Mobile 3/5 · US App frozen: It freezes and is bad. · translated
  14. [R64] AlRajhi Mobile 1/5 · US Bad app: The app freezes when I try to approve a loan and then reject it, and my account goes into negative. Al Rajhi's services are slow, unfortunately, you don't get immediate service. · translated
  15. [R67] AlRajhi Mobile 1/5 · US App freezes: There's a freeze in the features. I tap on transfer and it doesn't open, I tap on account and it doesn't open. · translated
  16. [R14] AL.com 4/5 · US Please move ads: The end of almost every single article is covered by an ad with no way to make the end visible. Love the site but I would actually like to finish an article one day.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store