Yape vs Defensor Policial
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Yape
Send and receive money instantly and for free, 24/7, nationwide using just a phone number or QR codes. Recharge your phone, pay bills, shop with discounts, access credit, and get insurance. Also allows cash withdrawal at agent locations.
- Send and receive money
- QR code payments
- Mobile phone recharges
- Bill payments
- Exclusive discounts and promotions
- Access to credit
- Insurance plans
- Cash withdrawal
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¡Haz más fácil tu vida yapeando y olvídate del efectivo! Con Yape puedes enviar y recibir dinero las 24 horas del día de manera gratuita a nivel nacional a un número de celular o escaneando códigos QR. ¡Yape está en todos lados! - Ya somos más de 18 millones de yaperos en todo el Perú. - Más de 2 millones de negocios cobran con Yape. - Puedes yapear a tus contactos, digitando un número de celular o escaneando códigos QR. Además, también podrás: - Recarga el saldo de tu celular desde donde estés, sin pagar comisiones. - Pagar tus servicios de telefonía, luz, agua, gas y muchos más. - Comprar productos aprovechando descuentos y promociones exclusivas. - Pedir un crédito para lo que necesites al toque, sin trámites. - Adquirir planes de seguros para ti o para tu negocio. - Retira efectivo en la red de Agentes y Cajeros BCP. ¡Y muchas cosas más! - Para clientes que se registraron a Yape con Tarjeta BCP y con DNI. - Para clientes que se registraron a Yape con Tarjeta BCP. - Para clientes que se registraron a Yape con DNI . ¿Tienes alguna duda o consulta? Escríbenos a nuestro canal oficial el WhatsApp de Yape al 939 339 299 y te ayudaremos a resolverla. Ubicación: Jr. Centenario 156, La Molina 15026
Defensor Policial
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JM DEFENSOR POLICIAL es una institución jurídica especializada en la defensa legal de los miembros de la Policía Nacional del Perú y sus familias.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Yape at every 2 weeks against Defensor Policial's every 2 months. Defensor Policial's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). 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.
Yape ships an update every 2 weeks, Defensor Policial every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Yape | Defensor Policial |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 490 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Banco de Crédito BCP | Intellisoft Innovation S.A.C.S. |
Bugs and requests
Yape
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes during identity verification
- Unable to log in or make payments
- Discrepancies in account balance
- Incompatibility with certain devices and OS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Support for multiple languages
- Ability to use app without Peruvian phone number
- Improved identity verification process
- More reliable and stable app performance
Defensor Policial
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Yape
No in-app purchases
Defensor Policial
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Yape free?
Is Defensor Policial free?
Do Yape or Defensor Policial have ads?
Which is updated more often, Yape or Defensor Policial?
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