# Pro vs EthioDirect

The clearest difference is update cadence: EthioDirect at every 8 days against Pro's every 5 months. Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pro ships an update every 5 months, EthioDirect every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro | EthioDirect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[2.0 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethiodirect/id1602064491/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **108** |
| Positive reviews | — | 8.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 84 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyOutcomes for Mental Well Being Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/946088777) | [Commercial Bank of Ethiopia](https://appshunter.io/developer/790022975) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-tech/id1310451215)

**In-app purchases:** none


### EthioDirect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethiodirect/id1602064491)

Easily and securely send money internationally to Ethiopia. This service offers a fast and convenient way to transfer funds to family and friends with no transaction fees. Funds are settled quickly after sending.

**Highlights:** International money transfers, Fast settlement, Secure transactions, No transaction fees, Easy to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Incredibly convenient
- 🚀 Fast and user friendly
- 👍 Great start for CBE
- 👍 Works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Payment failures
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Frustrating experience
- 🐛 Unreliable banking app
- 🐛 Generic error messages

**Reported bugs**

- App cuts off apartment number from address
- Confirmation code not received via email or phone
- Validation for State/Zip Code not accepting numbers
- Unable to log in after logging out, verification code not received
- App crashes when entering bank account number

**Requested features**

- Allow users to specify full address
- Provide a contact phone number for USA users
- Add option to store payment information
- Add option to resend from history
- Fix bug where get receipt sends new transfer email


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro free?

Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EthioDirect free?

EthioDirect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Pro or EthioDirect have ads?

Neither Pro nor EthioDirect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pro or EthioDirect?

Pro ships an update every 5 months, and EthioDirect every 8 days. Most recently, Pro was updated on September 15, 2026 and EthioDirect on September 16, 2026.

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