Comparison

E9PAY vs Bravo Korea

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

E9PAY

This app facilitates international money transfers to multiple countries, including Nepal, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. It offers a simple, non-face-to-face registration process and allows sending money even if the recipient doesn't have a bank account. Users can also manage prepaid phone services and view transaction history.

Highlights
  • Non-face-to-face member registration
  • Send money without recipient bank account
  • Prepaid phone management
  • View transaction history
  • Fast remittances (cash pickup within 10 mins)
  • Low remittance fees
Features
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최초(1호)가 최고를.. 해외송금은 E9PAY 와 함께“ E9PAY는 2017년 8월 대한민국 기획재정부로부터 국내 최초의 '소액해외송금업 1호’ 라이선스를 취득하여 네팔, 캄보디아, 베트남, 필리핀, 인도네시아, 중국등 다수의 국가에 해외 송금 서비스를 제공 하는 회사입니다. E9PAY(E9VISA+PAY)는 200만 외국인을 주 대상으로 해외송금, 거래내역 조회, 선불폰 관리 등 외국인 근로자가 꼭 필요로 하는 서비스를 제공하고, 앞으로도 더 나은 서비스를 제공하기 위해 최선의 노력을 다하겠습니다. -E9PAY 서비스 특징 1) 방문없이 핸드폰으로 간단하게 비대면 회원등록(신분증, 전화,계좌번호 필수) 2) 회원등록 후 바로 해외송금, 선불폰 관리 가능 3) 받는 분이 계좌가 없어도 송금 가능 4) 전신료와 중계수수료, 수취수수료 없이 저렴하게 송금 - 해외송금이 쉽다 * 핸드폰이 있는 곳이면 어디든 오케이! * 수취인이 계좌가 없어도 송금 가능 - 해외송금이 빠르다 * 계좌송금시 영업일 최대 1~2일 소요 * 캐쉬픽업시 10분 이내 - 해외송금이 안전하다 * 금융결제원을 통한 해외송금 * 각 나라마다 고객이 믿을 수 있는 은행으로 송금 * 금융감독원 및 한국은행에 보고 및 감독 받음 - 계좌조회 * 내 계좌의 입출금 내역을 핸드폰으로 확인 * 계좌의 잔액 조회 및 입출금 내역을 간단하게 조회 - E9PAY 연락하기 * 주소 : 서울특별시 관악구 남부순환로 1793, 803호 * 전화번호 : 콜센터 1899-6943(영어/베트남어/캄보디아어/몽골어/일본어/우즈벡어 지원 가능) 본사 02-877-7200 * 홈페이지 : www.e9pay.co.kr * 이메일 : e9payco@gmail.com * 근무시간 : 월~금 9:00 ~ 18:00(주말/공휴일 휴무)

About

Bravo Korea

This app serves as an all-in-one platform for foreigners, offering essential services for life in Korea. It provides tools for financial management, communication, and lifestyle tips, with global support in multiple languages.

Highlights
  • Overseas transfer comparison
  • Budget phone comparison
  • Financial services (accounts, debit cards, loans)
  • K-Life tips and community
  • Earn points with walking
  • Multilingual global support
Features
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All-in-One Platform for Foreigners. Offering essential services such as K-Life Tips, Overseas Transfer, Simple Financial Solutions ㅡ Start your Journey with Bravo Korea! *Main Services* Start your Journey with Bravo Korea - Compare Overseas Transfer, Compare Budget Phones, Check Symptoms via SIMTOMI, Bravo Walking - Share K-Life Tips, Financial Tips, Get Expert Advice, Buy & Sell Used Items - Smart Financial Services for Foreigners: Overseas Transfer, Account Opening, Debit Card, Loan, Easy Sign-up Processes - Earn Points, Various Event Benefits - Global Support in your Preferred Language ■ "Before Arriving in Korea" Get Ready for K-Life - Easy Sign-up with phone number and email - Explore various K-Life Tips in the Community - Earn Daily Points with Bravo Walking! ■ "Upon Arriving in Korea" Enjoy Lifestyle and Financial Service Benefits - Compare the Cheapest Overseas Transfer - Compare the Cheapest Budget Phones - Check out Essential K-Life Tips in the Community - When Sick, Get Support from Medical Assistant - Walk with Friends, Earn Points daily - Diverse Financial Products : Savings Accounts, Debit Card, Loan - Quick Issuance of Balance Certificates ■ "After leaving Korea" Get Benefits, Stay Connected - Continue Enjoying Cashable Points and Various Services - Stay Connected and Share Tips in the Community ■ Need help? Our Global Team is here for you! - Support Available in 18 Languages - Korean, English, Nepali, Khmer, Burmese, Sinhalese, Vietnamese, Mongolian, Indonesian, Chinese, Thai, Filipino, Bengali, Uzbek, Urdu, Lao, Kyrgyz, Timorese - Customer Center: 1588-2266 Weekdays: 08:00–22:00 / Weekends: 08:00–19:00 ■ App Permissions - Required: Phone - Optional: Camera, Contacts, Location, Microphone, Notifications, Motion & Fitness, Storage, Biometric Data. * We request only the necessary permissions to ensure optimal app performance. * Optional permissions are not required to use the app. * Permission settings can be adjusted in [Settings > Apps > Bravo Korea]

Screenshots

E9PAY4 screens
Bravo Korea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: E9PAY at 4.2 against Bravo Korea's 3.8. E9PAY also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Bravo Korea's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 43%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

E9PAY holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of E9PAY's written reviews are positive against 61% of Bravo Korea's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

E9PAY ships an update every 3 weeks, Bravo Korea every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
E9PAY versus Bravo Korea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterE9PAYBravo Korea
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (16 ratings) — better3.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews61.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB107 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperE9PAYJEONBUK BANK

Customer experience

E9PAY

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral7.6%
Negative49.5%

Bravo Korea

All ratings10 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative29.8%

Bugs and requests

E9PAY

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bravo Korea

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App asks for password even with Face ID
  • App bugs after second password entry
  • App bugs during login
  • Keyword gets stuck during identity verification
  • App constantly gives errors
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  • Error activating walking feature due to country code
  • Identity verification stuck in process
  • Lost all points after re-registration
  • App forces re-registration multiple times
  • Cannot leave reviews after winning
  • Misleading loan information
  • Inaccurate exchange rates displayed
  • Points expiring too quickly
  • Cannot redeem reward points
  • Repeated biometric certifications required
  • No response from support
  • App not working for foreigners

Requested features

20 requests
  • Add Russian language support
  • Add Vietnamese language support
  • Add Chinese language support
  • Add Mongolian language support
  • Add Burmese language support
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  • Add Thai language support
  • Add Tagalog language support
  • Add Korean language support
  • Add more languages for foreigners
  • Provide clear overseas remittance information
  • Allow reviews for lottery winners
  • Improve loan application process transparency
  • Fix exchange rate accuracy
  • Make app user-friendly
  • Add missing translations
  • Improve identity verification process
  • Allow easier access to past activities
  • Support for older devices
  • Offer dark mode
  • Provide advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

None

E9PAY

No in-app purchases

None

Bravo Korea

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is E9PAY free?
E9PAY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bravo Korea free?
Bravo Korea is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, E9PAY or Bravo Korea?
E9PAY is rated higher. E9PAY averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Bravo Korea averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.
Do E9PAY or Bravo Korea have ads?
Neither E9PAY nor Bravo Korea shows ads.
Which is updated more often, E9PAY or Bravo Korea?
E9PAY ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bravo Korea every 5 weeks. Most recently, E9PAY was updated on October 25, 2026 and Bravo Korea on October 25, 2026.

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