# Chilimba — Save Together, Grow Together

> Save Together, Grow Together (iPhone/iPad app by Kelvin Simukonda.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chilimba/id6760260571 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kelvin Simukonda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883506323)
- Category: Finance
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 25 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-04
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chilimba/id6760260571/reviews.md

## What is Chilimba?

Chilimba — Save Together, Grow Together

  Chilimba makes group saving simple, transparent, and trustworthy. Whether you're
   pooling money with friends, saving for groceries, contributing towards a
  vehicle, or running a Village Banking group — Chilimba keeps everyone on the
  same page.

  HOW IT WORKS
  Create or join a group, set a contribution amount and schedule, and let Chilimba
   handle the rest. Every member contributes each cycle, and payouts rotate so
  everyone benefits.

  GROUP TYPES
  - Cash Chilimba — Classic rotating savings. Members contribute and take turns
  receiving the full pot.
  - Grocery Chilimba — Pool funds for group grocery shopping with built-in
  shopping lists and photo proof.
  - Vehicle Chilimba — Save together towards purchasing a vehicle with target
  price tracking.
  - Village Banking — Full-featured savings and lending with shares, loans, social
   funds, and interest management.

  KEY FEATURES
  - Real-time contribution tracking and payment confirmations
  - Automated rotation schedules and payout management
  - Group analytics with health scores, member performance rankings, and
  projections
  - In-app group chat to stay connected
  - Loan management for Grocery and Village Banking groups
  - Push notifications for due dates, payouts, and group updates
  - Trust scores to build accountability
  - Secure PIN and biometric authentication

  BUILT FOR TRUST
  Chilimba brings transparency to the age-old tradition of group saving. See
  exactly who has paid, who is next to receive, and how your group is performing —
   all in one place.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2026-07-16

- New: Business bookkeeping for groups, costing calculator plus individual and group ledgers, with officer confirmation of entries
- Improved: Clearer, human-friendly error messages throughout the app
- Fixed: Group details screen could stop scrolling before reaching the bottom

### 1.0.8 — 2026-07-04

- PIN security — protect your account with a 4-digit PIN. Set it up once, and the app opens with your PIN instead of asking for an SMS code. Forgot it? Reset with a code sent to your phone.

### 1.0.7 — 2026-06-14

What's New in 1.0.7

• Clearer payments — see who has paid, when, and who's still outstanding in each cycle
• Friendly automatic reminders for members who haven't paid yet
• Contributions and payouts via Airtel & MTN Money
• Easier phone number entry — works with or without the leading 0
• Smoother, more reliable group creation
• Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-03-14

No release notes.

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