# Fines SA — user reviews > 32 indexed App Store user reviews of Fines SA by Fines SA (PTY) LTD, rated 3.00/5 from 2 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fines-sa/id6636538647/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fines-sa/id6636538647.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 0 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 1 ## What do users think of Fines SA? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 🚀 Efficient and user-friendly - 💡 Convenient and time-saving - 👍 Easy and quick to use - 🔒 Secure payment options **Cons** - 🐛 App not working after update - 🐛 App crashes on login - 🐛 Login and account issues - 🐛 App not finding or updating fines **Commonly reported bugs** - Homepage not working - OTP verification process not working - Inconsistent behavior with password reset **Most requested features** - Improved app stability and reliability - Better communication on app downtime - Clearer instructions and error messages ## Newest reviews (10 of 32) ### 2/5 — Becoming a waste of time. *2025-09-05, version 2.0.0* Paid a fine WAY before the due date, now receiving ugly emails and SMSes from the city saying my fine is overdue. Why does Fines SA take 3 MONTHS to pay??? ### 1/5 — Not working…dooods! *2025-06-15, version 1.0.9* From being able to pay fines to not being able to pay fines. Ugh! This millennial cleverness is best spent on teleportation than fixing something that was never broken. ### 1/5 — Quick dev fixes *2025-06-11, version 1.0.9* This app has so much potential but there are so many bugs that make it so difficult to operate. Number one. My cell phone number. So in the cell phone number field you’ve predetermined how you would like me to key in my cell phone number by inserting the country code +27. When I input the rest of my number (without the Zero) it does not accept it wants me to add the zero. Number 2 —passwords and activation email. There is no indication of how many characters need to be in my password and what type of characters for example lowercase uppercase of special case. The Password field is also highlighted in orange, which gives the impression that if I key in my password and it accept it will turn green. That’s not the case. Why highlight the field in orange and mislead me if it serves no purpose. The activation email — has a bug. It leads to an error page which gives no actionable steps to the user on what to do. Number three there’s no scroll on the side navigations —which means my keyboard automatically pops up when I click on a field, the only way for me to close that keyboard pop-up is to press anywhere on the screen because it’s hovering over ‘sign up’ — so frustrating. Number four if this app does not work after specific hours (for security reasons) let it be known! It doesn’t work after 23:00. Please take these pointers into consideration. I use an apple 13 and yes my system is update — 18.5. 🙏 ### 1/5 — Not working *2025-05-04, version 1.0.8* App not working. Can’t even open an account ### 1/5 — Wouldn’t allow me to sign into my account *2025-04-30, version 1.0.8* Wouldn’t allow me to sign into me account ### 1/5 — Failure *2025-04-02, version 1.0.6* Trying to sign up, I’m told I already have an account. Trying to reset my password, I’m told I don’t have an account. Both can’t be true… ### 1/5 — Struggling to login *2025-03-16, version 1.0.5* I am unable to log in,says I’ve entered a wrong email or password but it’s correct ### 5/5 — Quality control *2025-01-23, version 1.0.4* Love the platform very helpful and to manage your traffic fines ### 5/5 — Super Handy App for Your Traffic Fines! *2024-12-13, version 1.0.3* The Fines SA app is a lifesaver if you’ve got traffic fines to deal with. It’s super easy to use and gets straight to the point. ### 5/5 — The best App on the App Store *2024-12-05, version 1.0.2* See less and easy and you get a discount / I’m happy I can travel this holiday with 100% peace of mind ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Homepage *2025-10-13, version 2.0.5* Your app not working after update. ### 1/5 — App shuts down *2025-10-11, version 2.0.4* The app crashes as soon as I attempt to log in. ### 1/5 — Fraud *2025-09-29, version 2.0.2* My Wife received an email for a fine that is NOT ON HER NAME!!!! ### 1/5 — Scam email *2025-09-29, version 2.0.2* Received an e-mail. Not even my fines or id. Prompt me to pay asap. Definitely scammers behind it. ### 1/5 — Disappointed with the new updated App *2025-09-19, version 2.0.0* The new updated app is not as useful as the previous version. It doesn’t show any information about fines at all. ### 1/5 — Horrible *2025-09-08, version 2.0.0* The OTP doesn’t come with a link to verify the account. Just horrible ### 1/5 — Very useless piece of App *2025-08-13, version 1.0.10* I just signed up right now. I am trying to logIn after it took me to email verification which I only received the OTP without any link to enter that OTP. I then went pay to the App to try and signIn, it says error. I tried saying “Forgot Password” it then prompt me to a new password set up but after that successfully resetting of my password, I am still unable to login ### 1/5 — App *2025-07-31, version 1.0.10* App not updating ### 1/5 — Does not find my fine at all. Don't trust App *2025-07-05, version 1.0.9* Terrible application. It can't even find my fine no matter what I try. Paycity finds it without any issues but not Fines SA. Don't trust the app. ### 1/5 — Tried Hard *2025-06-16, version 1.0.9* I really tried hard but couldn’t get the app to take my phone number in the first attempt. Worked after deleting and reinstalling. Then it didn’t like my ID number for some reason. Again delete and reinstall. Still doesn’t like it. I give up! Better ways to waste time than this. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Trusted app to pay traffic fines, easy to use *2026-01-20, version 2.0.20* Super convenient app that lets you check, manage and pay traffic fines from over 250+ municipalities across SA. It’s safe and easy, I wouldn’t use any other app. ### 5/5 — Efficient and User Friendly *2025-05-31, version 1.0.8* I’ve been using the Fines SA app for a month now, and I couldn’t be more impressed. The app makes it incredibly easy to check for any outstanding traffic fines and pay them quickly and securely, all in one place. The interface is clean and intuitive, and the notifications are super helpful — no more surprises or missed deadlines! ### 5/5 — Easy simple brilliant *2025-05-31, version 1.0.8* Hands down the cheapest and simplest way to check and pay fines in SA - well done and keep up the good work ### 5/5 — Great *2025-04-10, version 1.0.6* Great app! Easy and quick! I can manage my family’s and businesses accounts from one app! ### 5/5 — Great App *2025-01-23, version 1.0.4* This app has completely transformed how I pay my fines. It is very efficient and easy to make payment. I would highly recommend it ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2025-01-23, version 1.0.4* Easy to use and updates on all traffic fines with easy payment options. Will definitely recommend ### 5/5 — Incredible *2025-01-23, version 1.0.4* Fines SA app is convenient and time saving also very friendly . Highly recommend it ### 5/5 — Quick, Easy and Secure! *2025-01-23, version 1.0.4* I recently used Fines SA to pay a traffic fine and was blown away by the simplicity and efficiency of the process! The platform is user-friendly, secure, and saved me so much time and hassle. Highly recommend! ### 5/5 — FINES SA *2025-01-23, version 1.0.4* Fine sa is the best way to check and pay your fines and excellent customer service💯 ### 5/5 — Best Way to manage Fines *2025-01-23, version 1.0.4* Quick. Easy. Sufficient. Best Customer Service --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-18.*