# VodaPay — The all-in-one super app > All-in-one super app for payments, lifestyle services, and financial management. (iPhone/iPad app by VODACOM PTY LTD.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vodapay/id1544702651 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [VODACOM PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/567085007) - Category: Lifestyle, Finance - Price: Free - Rating: 4.16/5 from 245 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 118 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2021-09-23 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vodapay/id1544702651/reviews.md ## What is VodaPay? Unlock Endless Possibilities: VodaPay isn't just an app; it's your digital companion, empowering you to send and receive money effortlessly. Now, you can also tap into the convenience of drawing cash from your VodaPay Wallet at participating retailers across South Africa. It's like having a digital wallet and a personal mall right in your pocket! Ts & Cs apply. VodaPay Wallet is powered by Bidvest Bank Ltd, licensed FSP25466. Manage Your Entire Lifestyle: From finances to entertainment subscriptions, VodaPay is your go-to solution. Seamlessly navigate through the various facets of your life, all within the confines of one simple super app. Available Across All Networks: Good news travels fast! The VodaPay App is now available on all cellular networks, ensuring everyone can experience the magic. Why VodaPay? Secure & Convenient: Safely store your bank cards from any recognized South African bank. Our cutting-edge security systems prioritize your safety, and our instant in-app chat support is ready to assist you at any moment. Time is Money: Access multiple payment methods instantly, whether shopping online, paying bills, or making in-store purchases. Send money, top-up airtime, buy data – all at your fingertips, regardless of your network. Save & Earn: Enjoy free transactions on VodaPay and earn exciting cashback and rewards. Say goodbye to extra data costs; VodaPay integrates all the services you love without the need for additional downloads. Space Saver: Forget cluttering your phone with various apps. VodaPay consolidates your favorite services, from food delivery to fashion, all in one place. Simplify your life, score fantastic deals, and save on everything you love. Like it? VodaPay it! Our Vodalend Cash Advance product allows you to apply for loans of R 50 to R 500 with a repayment period of 61 days. Maximum APR’s for Cash Advance are 277% (based on a R 500 advance for 61 days, with an R 80.50 upfront initiation fee, interest rate of 0,075% a day, and a daily administration fee of R 0.81, equating to a total repayable of R 652). VodaLend Cash Advance is provided in partnership with Nairtime South Africa (Pty) Ltd NCRCP13197. day R 646,69. VodaLend Cash Advance loans are provided in partnership with "Nairtime" South Africa (Pty) Ltd NCRCP13197. Vodalend Personal Loans allows you to apply for loans from R 10 000 to R 250 000 with repayment periods of 12 to 72 months. Maximum APR’s are 30.1% for Personal Loans (based on a R 25 000 loan over 12 months at 29.25% per annum with an upfront initiation fee of R 1 207.50, a monthly administration fee of R 69.00 and credit life insurance of R 112.50 per month, equating to a total repayment of R 32 520). Vodalend Personal Loans are provided in partnership with Old Mutual Finance (Pty) Ltd, NCRCP 35, FSP25494 Calling All Partners: If you want your brand or business to be part of the VodaPay experience, become a partner today! Apply on our website at https://vodapay.vodacom.co.za/vodapay/become-a-partner. Elevate your brand with VodaPay! ## Key features - Send and receive money - Draw cash at retailers - Manage finances and subscriptions - Multiple payment methods - Earn cashback and rewards - Consolidates various services ## What do users think of VodaPay? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 💰 Good deals and promotional offers available - 🛍️ One-stop shop for purchases and services - 📱 Convenient mobile payment platform - ⭐ Trusted Vodacom brand recognition - 🎁 Rewards and Vodabucks system **Cons** - 😤 Forced migration from MyVodacom app - 🐢 Slow and laggy performance - 📢 Aggressive marketing and excessive notifications - 🔐 Requires data/WiFi to access app - ❌ Frequent login failures and logouts - 💳 Poor payment processing and card linking issues - 🗑️ Cluttered, unintuitive user interface - ⚠️ Cannot use airtime to purchase data - 🚫 Constant error messages and crashes - 📵 Spam SMS messages even after deletion - 🎯 Overly focused on selling rather than service - ⏱️ Complex multi-step processes for simple tasks - 🔄 Inconsistent offer availability and pricing **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes frequently during purchases - Login requires OTP/SMS every time despite biometric setup - Cannot access app without active data connection - Payment processing fails with 'something went wrong' error - Offers become unavailable after failed purchase attempts - Card linking fails repeatedly - Forgot password functionality broken (blue screen) - App freezes and requires frequent restarts - Biometric identification fails or resets - Cannot purchase data when data is depleted - Voucher redemption failures at merchants - App takes over file folder and redirects document access - Virtual card with changing CVV cannot be set as default - Wallet balance not displaying correctly - SMS notifications continue after app deletion - Account creation fails at terms and conditions step - Inconsistent authentication across multiple devices - App logs out unexpectedly mid-transaction **Most requested features** - Restore MyVodacom app or simplify VodaPay interface - Allow airtime to be used for data purchases - Enable app access without active data connection - Add iPad/tablet version - Create widget for quick balance viewing - Implement one-click recharge with saved beneficiaries - Make Vodabucks non-expiring - Add dark mode option - Improve Tobi AI assistant functionality - Create option to hide unwanted features/offers - Add 'read all' for notifications - Enable biometric login without SMS verification - Implement proper transaction history and reordering - Add offline mode for balance checking ## Recent user reviews (10 of 69) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vodapay/id1544702651/reviews.md ### 1/5 — VodaPay Review *2025-05-22, version 3.3.0* At first glance the app appears to be easy to use and full of useful and informative features. However, no matter what you try use the app for, its sole aim is to sell you products and services (anything to make Vodacom some money). The app does the bare minimum to provide easy assistance, it is all aimed towards getting you to buy something. Disguised as a customers aid but really it’s an over the top ad campaign you have to endure to access or get info on features you are already paying for. If you simply want to get information, details or explanations regarding your package you will have at least 5 products pushed at you before you get some vaguely appropriate feedback. Unless you want to buy something, you’re better off googling your issue or phoning a Vodacom. Even the “FAQ” on the app focus on new products and how to purchase them with barely any of the questions about your account or assistance with it. Business is business, I understand that, but respect your existing customers enough to at least try provide useful information or standard services without showing you only care about selling more stuff and don’t care at all about their experience. 1/10 ### 1/5 — Why do we get forced to use this app *2025-04-24, version 3.3.0* Why do we get forced to use this “wallet” app? It isn’t user friendly. It’s slow! And hundreds of useless notifications about Vodabucks deals that are impossible to use. The only reason I have this app is because Vodacom forces us to use their Wallet app. I have a bank thank you and on an iPhone, I already have a wallet app. Oh and if you try and skip this app with USSD, then keeps reminding you to use the app. I have been a Vodacom contract customer for more than 20 years now. When will they actually make things easier to use? And please don’t recommend “Tobi“…. ### 1/5 — Unnecessary app *2025-04-14, version 3.2.0* I used to use the My Vodacom app every time I needed to buy data or check my balances. Vodapay is a useless and unnecessary feature, since nowadays almost every device and operating system offers their own wallet app. Now Vodacom has gotten rid of My Vodacom and shoved it into the Vodapay app, forcing users to download this nonsense, removing the convenience of the original My Vodacom app in the hopes that users will use the unwanted Vodapay features. Along with this, the app regularly logs you out and you have to enter a pin to log back in, and sometimes you also need to wait for an OTP. Oftentimes I start driving with gps, only to drive a short distance before realising that I don’t have any data left and have to buy. The unnecessary complex sign-in process makes it extremely dangerous to do without pulling over and wastes a lot of time. ### 3/5 — Offers are not available *2025-03-26, version 3.2.0* I’ve had a few experiences now where I tried to purchase an offer to get an error message about “something went wrong on our side please try again later” then that offer is not available when I try again later. Very frustrating. And can’t reorder from transaction history. ### 5/5 — Cannot log in my vodapay account *2025-02-13, version 3.2.0* When i input my mobile number, I get an error: “There seems to be an error on our side, please try again later”. When I try logging in on other devices it logs in just fine what could be the problem ### 1/5 — Worst Interface and User Experience *2025-02-09, version 3.2.0* I’m 30 years old. I’m into IT and video editing. The interface and customer experience is extremely bad. You took a solid and easy to use app, and changed it into a non personal cluttered information overload. Majority of people just want to buy voice / data and other bundles. It is almost impossible to do it as quick as always with all the unnecessary screens and additional options. I’m sure the average everyday user of this app will NOT find this change pleasing. ### 1/5 — App not user friendly *2025-02-03, version 3.2.0* The app is slow and not user friendly honestly. 1. It has separated the vodabucks from airtime and 2. certain purchases come with ONLY vodabucks however the app doesn’t describe this to give guidance. You’ll have airtime but when you must pay it says your airtime is zero balance. 3. When buying products there isn’t enough description for each item - if you’re purchasing Vodacom voice, you don’t know whether it’s all network or just Vodacom to Vodacom 4. Question: Where are all the Vodacom app specials we used to get? My town specials, everyday special for 24hours, 7 days specials? 5. As if we’re not being overcharged on all products you bring us an app we can’t even operate within seconds - the app is VERY VERY SLOW!!!! It was literally built to say ‘Oops something went wrong” ### 4/5 — Pretty great app *2024-12-27, version 3.2.0* Even though the company has designer clothing prices , the app is pretty cool. It has everything you need . Don’t expect like any cool deals but good service is what the app is for . End of day it’s still a luxury telecom company so you ain’t really running away from those expensive stuff on used but you can get cheap bus fares 😐 dunno why they don’t invest back to bring cheap data. Went off track, great app overall. ### 3/5 — Can’t buy data on app when data is depleted *2024-12-22, version 3.2.0* For the past few months a few of us are having the same problem. When our data runs out we can’t get into the app to purchase more data. It is only once we have WiFi that we can access app and purchase data again. Never had that problem with the old Vodacom app. Also the app uses a lot of data which the old app never used any at all to check balances ### 1/5 — Simplify data costs *2024-12-12, version 3.2.0* I don’t understand why one can’t use airtime to buy data on Voda pay. You need to simplify the customer experience on the app and also simplify your data value proposition through your multi channels. You have different prices for the same amount of data and as a client have to navigate your various channels to find the cheapest. Why is it data cheaper through a call centre when the cost through that channel is higher than the digital one. Your app is clunky ## Frequently asked questions about VodaPay ### What does VodaPay do? VodaPay is a super app that functions as a digital wallet, allowing users to send and receive money, draw cash from participating retailers, manage finances, pay bills, and access various lifestyle services like food delivery and fashion. It aims to consolidate multiple services into one convenient platform. ### What are the key features of VodaPay? Key features include effortless money transfers, the ability to draw cash from your VodaPay Wallet at retailers, secure storage of bank cards, access to multiple payment methods for online and in-store purchases, topping up airtime and data, and earning cashback and rewards. It also consolidates various services to save phone space. ### Is VodaPay free to use? The app itself is free to download and use. Users can enjoy free transactions on VodaPay and earn rewards. However, the app does offer financial products like Vodalend Cash Advance and Vodalend Personal Loans, which have associated fees, interest rates, and repayment terms. ### What kind of loans can I get with VodaPay? VodaPay offers two loan products: Vodalend Cash Advance, allowing applications for R50 to R500 with a 61-day repayment period, and Vodalend Personal Loans, for amounts between R10,000 and R250,000 with repayment periods of 12 to 72 months. These loans are provided in partnership with other financial institutions. ### Is VodaPay available on all networks? Yes, the VodaPay App is available on all cellular networks in South Africa, ensuring that users across different providers can access its services without network restrictions. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.19.1 — 2024-08-08 App optimizations to provide a more seamless customer experience. ### 2.19.0 — 2024-07-24 Customers will now be able to Cash In at Blue Label merchants, all VodaPay wallet deposits are FREE. We have also launched Standard Bank Instant money vouchers on VodaPay. Our customers will now be able to send Standard Bank Instant Money vouchers that can be cashed out at Shoprite, Spar, Checkers, USave and many more retailers. ### 2.18.0 — 2024-07-01 Minor fixes to enhanced customer experience based on insights and analytics. ### 2.17.1 — 2024-06-18 Streamlined payment processes which offer great flexibility Implemented several enhancements and new features to improve the user experience Enhanced experience for Lotto purchases and winnings ### 2.17.0 — 2024-05-16 Minor fixes and updates for an enhance customer experience: Enhanced easy way to deregister your VodaPay account, improving user control and security. 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