Wise vs Revolut
Choose Revolut for a more reliable and user-friendly experience.
Revolut generally offers a smoother user experience and better customer support compared to Wise, despite some negative reviews about account security. While both apps have their issues, Revolut's higher lifetime rating and more positive user feedback indicate it may be the better choice for most users.
Head to head
you prioritize low fees and specific international transfer features.
you want a more reliable and user-friendly banking experience.
Evidence note: While both apps have received criticism, Revolut's overall higher ratings and more favorable user feedback suggest a stronger performance.
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What reviewers actually said
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- [R29] Wise Great Value: Wise has been great for transferring money between my accounts, both foreign and domestic. The fees are fair and the exchange rates have been the best I can find.
- [R10] Wise Low exchange rates: Thy slash around %1 of the money you send internationally , even for bank transfers, in addition to the transfer fee. I’m only using it cause my company forced me to use it.
- [R65] Revolut Internationally Benefit: I am currently living in Germany from America. I downloaded this app and have been able to transfer in & send money easy. I use it for my daily purchases and it helps me exchange the US dollars to Euros with ease.
- [R64] Revolut pay to exit: they do not disclose when you first subcribe that there will be a fee charged if you ever want to unsubscribe. lack of transparency is not appreciated
- [R12] Wise App speed: Slow app , next step not forward easily. Stuck and repeat photo id , selfie not verified yet/ not prompt , can not trust
- [R37] Wise Unclear description of transactions: Very confusing app
- [R62] Revolut User friendly: I like using Revolut because it is so easy to use. I transfer dollars to euros for transactions in Europe. When I have questions chat and help are easy and quick.
- [R91] Revolut 5 stars beachside I can’t give 500 stars: Amazing customer support, app is easy to navigate. It’s great!
- [R49] Wise Slow and not dependable: This app keeps getting slower. I always have issues sending payments either my American bank account. Sometimes they don’t even have the instant option and the transfers take up to 5 days to process. If you have other options don’t use this app
- [R51] Wise PROCESS TAKES LONG!: It takes several days business days to receive the funds, even for smaller amounts. For urgent transfers, this delay can be a real problem.
- [R78] Revolut Buggy mess: Cannot access the virtual card on the device to add to Apple Pay. The app constantly freezes without loading card details. The cards are accessible by the web, but not useful in this form.
- [R100] Revolut Best Banking: This app provides the best banking I’ve ever experienced in my life. I travel the world quite often, and this banking with Revolut has been a God Send.
- [R96] Revolut Scammers: The hit you with added fee
- [R31] Wise I would give no stars if I could.: For context, I had an issue with a merchant where I was scammed. I contacted wise and it took them a whole MONTH to formally submit my dispute. I was constantly lead on with bs, and it was obvious support was just wasting my time for the fun of it. Fast forward a few weeks after, I still get no result from the dispute. I contact the merchant and they admit in wri
- [R41] Wise Horrible: Confusing app. And I’m a pretty tech savvy user. Customer service is hurrendous.
- [R88] Revolut Stay away they don’t help: I recently got my phone stolen and not only that but they had access to my eSIM I explained my situation to customer service over and over again and they just couldn’t do anything to help me recover my money even with proof very very disappointed
Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store