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Propel App Review: Comprehensive Benefit Management for EBT and SNAP Users

by Propel Inc

4.9
IOSFinance
Propel consolidates multiple government benefit programs into a single secure platform, offering real-time balance tracking, transaction monitoring, and resource discovery for low-income households managing EBT, SNAP, and WIC benefits.

Detailed Review

Propel stands as the market-leading application for managing government assistance programs, specifically designed for users of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits. The application serves over 5 million users by providing a centralized platform that transforms how beneficiaries interact with their assistance programs, moving beyond traditional phone-based balance checks and paper vouchers to digital convenience. The application's core functionality revolves around real-time benefit tracking, with secure login protocols that allow users to check EBT balances instantly without calling customer service numbers. Beyond basic balance checking, Propel incorporates transaction monitoring systems that flag unusual spending patterns, card locking capabilities to prevent unauthorized use, and personalized spending analytics. The platform also aggregates localized deals from participating retailers, job postings suitable for benefit recipients, and updates about eligibility changes across multiple assistance programs. User experience demonstrates thoughtful design for its target demographic, featuring large text displays for balance information, intuitive navigation menus, and minimal data usage requirements important for users with limited mobile plans. The interface employs color-coded transaction categories and push notifications for balance updates and suspicious activity alerts. Real-world usage patterns show most users accessing the app multiple times weekly before grocery shopping, with particular engagement around benefit distribution dates. User feedback consistently highlights security features and convenience as primary advantages, with April Odell Daugherty (August 5, 2025) noting the card locking function's effectiveness in preventing benefit theft. Multiple reviews reference the transaction monitoring system, including user Μλπγ (July 30, 2025) who credited the app with detecting fraudulent card activity through unusual transaction alerts. The 4.86-star rating reflects overwhelming satisfaction, though some user requests indicate desire for Apple Watch compatibility as mentioned by Pam1717# (August 3, 2025). The application excels in providing essential financial management tools for vulnerable populations, though its utility remains dependent on state-level benefit program integrations. While the core functionality focuses on EBT and SNAP, the expansion to include WIC and Social Security benefits demonstrates ongoing development. The primary limitation remains the app's specificity—it serves no purpose for those not enrolled in government assistance programs, but for its target audience, it delivers indispensable functionality with robust security protections.

Key Features

  • Real-time EBT balance checking eliminates need for customer service calls, providing instant access to available benefits before shopping
  • Transaction monitoring with alert system detects unusual spending patterns and potential fraudulent activity on benefit cards
  • Card locking functionality enables immediate freezing of EBT cards to prevent unauthorized use if theft is suspected
  • Localized deal aggregation identifies participating retailers offering discounts and specials for SNAP and EBT users
  • Multi-program integration consolidates EBT, SNAP, WIC and Social Security benefits into single dashboard for comprehensive management
  • Resource directory provides updated information on additional benefit programs, job opportunities, and eligibility requirements

Why Users Love It

Robust security features
Comprehensive benefit integration

Perfect for: Government benefit recipients managing EBT, SNAP, or WIC programs

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Current Rank

#45

Best Rank

#45

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Average Rank

#47

30-day average

User Reviews

April Odell Daugherty
Aug 5, 2025

Love this app I can keep up with my food stamps and I can keep my card locked to keep my food stamps from being stolen Food stamp app Love this app I can keep up with my food stamps and I can keep my card locked to keep my food stamps from being stolen

Reeses92x
Jul 23, 2025

Great app so convenient and keeps me organized and on top of things Great app Great app so convenient and keeps me organized and on top of things

Mal_Claire
Jul 24, 2025

So very convenient for me and my family, highly recommend! LOVE IT So very convenient for me and my family, highly recommend!

Chu3505
Jul 25, 2025

The App. Works great.Telling you where,you’re spending your EBT money and the amounts you have left in your account. Propel App. The App. Works great.Telling you where,you’re spending your EBT money and the amounts you have left in your account.

-XCindyX-
Jul 26, 2025

By far the best app ever! I’ve been using it for about 3 years and it’s been amazing the whole time! Love that I can lock and unlock my card at any time! BEST APP EVER ! By far the best app ever! I’ve been using it for about 3 years and it’s been amazing the whole time! Love that I can lock and unlock my card at any time!

App Details

Developer

Propel Inc

Platform

ios

Rating

4.9

Last Updated

10/18/2025