SARB vs ByCustody
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SARB
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The App allows users to access the Quarterly Bulletin publications and provides quick and easy access to data in a format designed for mobile devices. The Quarterly Bulletin, a flagship publication of the South African Reserve Bank, is released on a quarterly basis and provides an analysis primarily of the domestic economy. It also contains a rich set of regularly updated statistical tables. What users can do with the app: - View current and historical editions of the Quarterly Bulletin. - Search for information within the Quarterly Bulletin. - Search for time series data by keyword or KBP code. - View and compare time series data. - Perform calculations. - View and create customised charts, graphs and tables. - Share graphs, charts and tables using email. - View the Advance Release Calendar.
ByCustody
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ByCustody is the premier, end-to-end platform for crypto, web3, and digital asset businesses. Use the ByCustody Mobile app to authorize operations initiated from your ByCustody web console. Prior to using the app, you must be a ByCustody customer. ByCustody Mobile allows you to: Sign transactions Approve transactions prior to signing them, for users with an Approver role Initiate DeFi application access Approve new whitelisted addresses Add or remove users from the workspace Perform other operations The ByCustody Mobile app holds one crypto key share, while the remaining key shares are part of the ByCustody SaaS, providing a secure MPC mechanism to hold and transfer digital assets. Operations are initiated from the ByCustody web console, and then a push notification is sent for approval using the ByCustody Mobile app. Security is guaranteed through ByCustody MPC-CMP technology, built-in device security, and a strong authentication mechanism: FaceID, TouchID, or an NFC-enabled device, selected by the user.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ByCustody at every 2 months against SARB's every 8 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SARB ships an update every 8 months, ByCustody every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SARB | ByCustody |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 โ better | 13.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SA Reserve Bank | Bycustody Sdn. Bhd. |
In-app purchases
SARB
No in-app purchases
ByCustody
No in-app purchases









