SARB vs Great Exchange App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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.
Great Exchange App
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Great Exchange gives you one place to sell gift cards and crypto and track your payouts. Browse supported gift cards card, see live rates up front, and submit in minutes. Physical cards, e-codes, and on-chain deposits all work. Every sale carries its own chat with our team until your money lands.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Great Exchange App at every 5 weeks against SARB's every 8 months. SARB's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
SARB ships an update every 8 months, Great Exchange App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SARB | Great Exchange App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SA Reserve Bank | Prosper chimuanya Chikezie |
In-app purchases
SARB
No in-app purchases
Great Exchange App
No in-app purchases
