Madzi Alipo vs Powertech MFA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Madzi Alipo
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The Madzi Alipo programme is an expanding project for us at Fishermanβs Rest as we seek to ensure that people living in rural communities have access to quality fresh water. Water is one of the most important needs for life and yet there are thousands of borehole pumps across Malawi that are currently unable to pump water.
Powertech MFA
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Powertech MFA's mobile app makes it easy to validate your identity with multi-factor authentication (MFA). Download and register the app to your Powertech MFA account using your organization's Powertech MFA User Portal. Use the app to service Powertech MFA authentication requests. Features: - Compatibility: Compatible with Powertech MFA v1 and v2+. - Multi-account support: Register the app to multiple Powertech MFA accounts and handle authentication from a single mobile device. - One-time passwords: Use the app to generate and authenticate using a single-use one-time password (OTP). - Push notifications (v2+ only): Conventiently respond to authentication requests via mobile push notification. The app supports a number of different types of push notification, which can be secured by an input request, biometrics, or both. - Biometric lock: Secure your app by requiring biometric authentication when it is opened. - App themes: Change the app's appearance by choosing dark or light mode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Powertech MFA at every 2 months against Madzi Alipo's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Madzi Alipo ships an update every 9 months, Powertech MFA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Madzi Alipo | Powertech MFA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fisherman's Rest | Fortra, LLC |
In-app purchases
Madzi Alipo
No in-app purchases
Powertech MFA
No in-app purchases








