Comparison

Absa Banking vs M

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Absa Banking

Manage your bank accounts, approve transactions, and enhance security with advanced biometrics. Simplify payments, get instant statements, and withdraw cash without a card. Enjoy convenient banking features like a virtual assistant and prepaid purchases.

Highlights
  • Approve/reject transactions
  • Facial biometrics security
  • Virtual assistant (Abby)
  • Instant payments (PayShap)
  • Card management (lock/replace)
  • Cardless ATM withdrawals
  • Prepaid airtime/data/electricity
Features
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Discover why millions choose the award-winning Absa Banking App for secure, simple and convenient banking 24/7. Whether you’re paying, saving, borrowing or managing your money, the Absa Banking App gives you the tools to bank with confidence, wherever life takes you. Get started in minutes - Open an account without visiting a branch. - Apply for products like credit cards, loans, insurance and more. - Access more banking solutions as your needs grow. Manage your money with confidence - View and manage all your accounts in one place. - Increase your credit card limit or apply for an overdraft. - Adjust your banking and card limits whenever you need to. - Monitor your credit score for free with Credit Coach. - Grow your savings with Savings Coach. Payments at your fingertips - Fast payments with PayShap. - Send money with CashSend. - Make international payments with Global Pay and more. - Use Pay@ or EasyPay to pay your bills on time. - Buy digital vouchers in seconds. Bank securely - Lock, unlock or replace your card in just a few taps. - Approve or reject transactions instantly. - Pay securely with your Virtual Card or your phone. - Protect your account with facial biometrics. -Enjoy added peace of mind with Digital Fraud Warranty. More reasons to love the App - Book flights and accommodation with exclusive discounts. - Earn real cash back with Absa Rewards. - Chat to Abby, your virtual banking assistant. - Reverse unauthorised debit orders. - Play Lotto & Powerball

About

M

Features
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M-TAWI is Kenya Police DT Sacco mobile banking application which allows you to access your bank account through your mobile phone wherever you go. You can now open a savings account, get a loan and pay bills all at the comfort of your home. Discover friendly and convenient banking today through USSD *653# or through downloading the app. At Kenya Police DT Sacco we understand that we all live busy lives hence we have designed state of the art mobile banking app that allows you to pocket your bank, taking it with you wherever you go. You get access to:- - Fast account opening solution where you open an account in lightning speed - Access up to date information on your accounts - Enjoy the convenience of transferring money to other accounts locally and internationally anywhere, anytime. - View your outstanding bill amount and make instant bill payments using your bank account and so much more. - Request different types of loans. The app allows you convenience on the go and is perfect for your day to day banking needs solutions.

Screenshots

Absa Banking4 screens
M4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Absa Banking at every 9 days against M's every 7 months. M's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Absa Banking ships an update every 9 days, M every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Absa Banking versus M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsa BankingM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size408 MB61 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAbsa Bank LimitedKenya Police Sacco Society LTD

Bugs and requests

Absa Banking

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues after device migration
  • Incorrect payment references and confirmations
  • Inability to access certain account types
  • Timezone-related date/time issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to edit recurring payments
  • Option to view credit card balance
  • Improved transaction history and reporting
  • Geo-payment feature like other banks

M

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Absa Banking

No in-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Absa Banking free?
Absa Banking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Absa Banking or M have ads?
Neither Absa Banking nor M shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Absa Banking or M?
Absa Banking ships an update every 9 days, and M every 7 months. Most recently, Absa Banking was updated on October 19, 2026 and M on October 7, 2026.

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