Absa Banking vs DESACCO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Approve/reject transactions
- Facial biometrics security
- Virtual assistant (Abby)
- Instant payments (PayShap)
- Card management (lock/replace)
- Cardless ATM withdrawals
- Prepaid airtime/data/electricity
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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
DESACCO
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This Mobile Application enables SACCO members to access the following services: Transaction Services - Withdraw Money (M-PESA/ATM/Agent) - Buy Airtime - Pay Bill (Electricity, Water etc) - Funds Transfer to SACCO Account - Funds Transfer to Bank Account - QR Transaction My Account Service -Account balance -Get Detailed Account Statement -Change PIN Loans -Check Loan Limit -Apply for Loan -Loan Balance -Get Detailed Loan Statement -My Loan Guarantors: Get to know the members who have guaranteed your loans -Loans Guaranteed: Get to know the members you have guaranteed loans Contact US -Get contact information of your SACCO.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Absa Banking at every 8 days against DESACCO's every 39 months. DESACCO's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Absa Banking ships an update every 8 days, DESACCO every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Absa Banking | DESACCO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (5.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 39 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 408 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Absa Bank Limited | DEFENCE SAVINGS AND CREDIT CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LIMITED |
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
DESACCO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Absa Banking
No in-app purchases
DESACCO
No in-app purchases
