Karri vs ChildCloud
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Karri
This app simplifies payments to schools and community organizations, eliminating the need for cash. It offers instant payments, reminders for upcoming events, and a secure digital wallet for easy transactions. The goal is to create safer environments by reducing cash handling.
- Instant payments via MasterCard/Visa
- Digital wallet for stored funds
- Payment reminders for events
- Add events to calendar
- Transaction history
- Manage multiple children's payments
- Pay for school items and fees
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Karri allows you to make safe, quick and convenient payments back to your school or other community organization. So far, we’ve removed millions of dollars of cash from schools in South Africa and Australia. Download the app, register an account (in less than 60 seconds), choose your preferred payment mechanism and make an instant payment back to your organization. Forget to pay? No problem. Karri will send you a friendly reminder so you or your child never miss an event/outing/fundraiser again. Help us remove cash from schools and community organizations making them a safer place for all. - Make an instant payment to your organization from your MasterCard or Visa - Store funds in your Karri wallet to make sure you never miss a payment again - Receive a convenient reminder if you forget about a payment - Add all events to your calendar, straight from the Karri app - No bank charges! Karri is completely free to use. Karri has made paying your school, church or sports club insanely fast and easy. - Check all your transactions on the Karri transaction history - Add your children to the app so you can make payments on their behalf - Pay for stationery, textbooks or school fees simply and easily from your Karri app. - Karri supports numerous payment types. Sports tours or ticket sales? No problem Download our free app to make payments and orders to your organization simple and hassle-free Download the Karri app for a secure mobile wallet, instant payments, instant orders and so much more! To make a payment, scan the QR code provided by your school and choose the amount. Alternatively, they may request (if you've given them permission) from you directly. Welcome to a world beyond cash in envelopes and painful bank transfers. Welcome to Karri.
ChildCloud
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ChildCloud is the #1 software solution for schools. ChildCloud integrates everything you need, such as attendance, record keeping, messaging, academic reports, photos, calendars, events, invoicing and much more. ChildCloud lets you manage your school and engage with parents and students, saving you time and money. Join over 1000 schools that have fallen in love with ChildCloud.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ChildCloud at every 4 days against Karri's every 5 weeks. ChildCloud also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). 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.
Karri ships an update every 5 weeks, ChildCloud every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Karri | ChildCloud |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (225 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 225 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 64 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Education Payment Solutions (Pty) Ltd | CHILDCLOUD (PTY) LTD |
Bugs and requests
Karri
Reported bugs
10 issues- Links for help don't work
- No support available
- Timing of some messages inappropriate (early Sunday morning)
- Bank cards not linked for overseas users
- Payments missing
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- Constant error issues
- Cannot see calendar/transactions, cannot sign out
- App not secure (potential fraud)
- Payments going missing/delayed
- Notifications not dismissible
Requested features
11 requests- More health or snack options in food menu
- Menu changes every other week
- Small pizzas, borewos rolls, ice cream, steak pies, donuts, muffins, brownies, fruit salad options
- Video tutorial on common problems
- Basket of items for simultaneous payment
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- Option to buy single items or combo packs
- Kid-friendly chip flavors (spicy, salsa, sour cream & onion)
- Ability to dismiss notifications
- List of paid/unpaid learners for teachers
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
ChildCloud
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Karri
No in-app purchases
ChildCloud
No in-app purchases
