Comparison

SC Mobile Kenya vs Peer

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

Head to head
About

SC Mobile Kenya

Manage your finances and perform banking transactions from your mobile device. Open accounts, transfer funds, pay bills, and invest in wealth management products. Access over 70 banking services conveniently from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Open accounts in minutes
  • Save and resume applications
  • View and manage finances
  • Transfer funds locally and internationally
  • Pay utility bills and KRA taxes
  • Buy, sell, and track investment portfolios
  • Access insurance services
Features
Read full description

Welcome to SC Mobile Kenya. You are about to start an amazing banking experience. From the comfort of your home you can open an account, transfer funds or access any service that would take you to a banking hall. Say goodbye to long queues, do your banking anywhere and everywhere. Open an account With SC Mobile you have the power of banking in your palm. Within 15 minutes you can open an account and enjoy the benefits that come with it. Open a Current account or Savings account today and enjoy the benefits that come with it. Accounts are available in multiple currencies. Save and Resume In case you are unable to complete your application in one go, do not worry. You can save and resume your application anytime. Get a complete view of your accounts and transact with ease SC Mobile allows you to see, move and manage your finances anytime, anywhere, so start banking everywhere. You can do transfers between accounts within SCB, make transfers to other local banks in Kenya via RTGS or Pesalink, make KRA Payments, send International transfers and pay all your utility bills. What's more, you can top up your airtime on mobile phone, and move money to Mpesa or Airtel Money instantly. Services on your fingertips SC Mobile comes with over 70 services available to you. You can use any of these at your convenience with no need to queue in a banking hall. You can even track the progress of all your requests. SC Mobile gives you more time to do the things you love and not to worry about banking. Access our Wealth Management Proposition - You will also be able to BUY, SELL and TRACK YOUR PORTFOLIO anytime, anywhere with our online fixed income and mutual fund platform. Invest in KES, USD and other major currencies - Get access to our latest market insights and take advantage of the market opportunities available - Get global diversification (both local and offshore investments) with best in class fund managers - Get access to instant General, Travel and Motor insurance whenever and wherever you need it

About

Peer

This financial super app offers a wide range of services including booking flights and hotels, paying bills, managing funds, and purchasing insurance. It aims to provide a refreshing financial experience for users globally, with features like virtual cards and mini-games.

Highlights
  • Book flights and hotels
  • Pay bills and shop at physical stores
  • Send/receive gift cards
  • Deposit/withdraw funds globally
  • Open bank accounts
  • Activate virtual cards
  • Purchase various insurance types
Read full description

So, what's Peer? Peer by HoneyCoin is a financial super app built for consumers anywhere in the world. We believe that users have consistently been served a stale experience in Africa and beyond when it comes to financial services which is why we're committed to bringing forth a beautiful & refreshing new take at what it means to be a super app for YOU. On Peer users can: - Book Flights. - Pay Bills - Send & Receive Gift Cards - Deposit or Withdraw their funds at any MoneyGram in over 180+ countries! - Deposit & Withdraw funds in 27 EU Countries. - Deposit & Withdraw funds in eligible US states. - Shop & Spend at Physical Stores. - Book Hotels. - Open a Bank Account. - Activate Virtual Cards. - Play mini games to pass time. - Purchase Health, Life, Gadget, Car, Travel Insurance, and so much more! When we said "everything app" we meant it. Stay Informed We're on a mission to bring this experience to the world and we're not slowing down anytime soon. Stay up to date with the latest updates, deals, and news through our socials: Instagram / Twitter: @peerwallet_ Contact Us: customer.support@usepeer.co

Screenshots

SC Mobile Kenya4 screens
Peer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SC Mobile Kenya at 4.8 against Peer's 1.0. SC Mobile Kenya also leads on ratings volume (725 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Peer's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SC Mobile Kenya holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SC Mobile Kenya has 725 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of SC Mobile Kenya's written reviews are positive against 40% of Peer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SC Mobile Kenya ships an update every 6 weeks, Peer monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SC Mobile Kenya versus Peer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSC Mobile KenyaPeer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (725 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews44.1% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings725 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB126 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStandard Chartered BankHoneyCoin, Inc.

Customer experience

SC Mobile Kenya

All ratings725 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative50.0%

Peer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and requests

SC Mobile Kenya

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App crashes on startup or requires non-existent updates
  • M-PESA payment failures
  • Login errors occurring frequently
  • Menu button inaccessible on iPhone 12 Pro, 13 Pro, and 14 Pro Max
  • Joint account access not visible in mobile app
Show 4 more
  • Transfer limit notifications not displaying properly
  • Persistent 'unable to process request' errors
  • M-PESA phone number validation requiring 11 digits instead of 10
  • Touch ID functionality stopped working after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Credit card payment functionality on mobile app
  • Ability to edit saved beneficiary details
  • Copy-paste support in transfer reference field
  • Better error messaging for transaction limits
  • Touch ID/biometric authentication support

Peer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SC Mobile Kenya

No in-app purchases

None

Peer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SC Mobile Kenya free?
SC Mobile Kenya is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Peer free?
Peer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SC Mobile Kenya or Peer?
SC Mobile Kenya is rated higher. SC Mobile Kenya averages 4.8 out of 5 from 725 ratings, while Peer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SC Mobile Kenya or Peer have ads?
Both SC Mobile Kenya and Peer show ads.
Which is updated more often, SC Mobile Kenya or Peer?
SC Mobile Kenya ships an update every 6 weeks, and Peer monthly. Most recently, SC Mobile Kenya was updated on September 26, 2026 and Peer on September 8, 2026.

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