Comparison

Ebirr vs IBS Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Ebirr

This mobile financial service offers a secure and easy way to manage payments and transfers. It supports bank transfers, cash deposits and withdrawals, utility bill payments, remittances, airtime top-ups, and merchant payments.

Highlights
  • Bank Transfers
  • Cash-In Cash-Out
  • Utility Payments
  • Remittances
  • Airtime Recharge
  • Merchant Payments
  • P2P Transfers
Features
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Ebirr is a telecom value-added Mobile Financial Service that provides mobile payment and transfer solutions with ease of access. Some of the comprehensive services we offer include: - Bank Transfers: We're working in partnership with Banks and Customers of the bank can manage their bank account through the Ebirr MFS including transferring money from their bank account to another account. - Cash-In Cash-Out​: Ebirr customers can easily deposit or withdraw money at any Ebirr agent shop throughout the country. - Utility Payments: This service allows businesses or institutions to collect money on a regular basis from customers through Ebirr. - Remittances: Clients can be able to send money to mobile numbers that are not registered on the Ebirr platform. - Airtime Recharge: This service enables customers to purchase airtime with a touch of a button. - Merchant Payments: Customers of Ebirr can easily deposit payments to merchants, without any cash contact while using electronic payments. - P2P Transfers: Customers can be able to transfer from one person to another within the Ebirr ecosystem. Now you can register and join the world of mobile and internet banking solutions. ------------------------------------------------ We'd love to hear from you! If you have any feedback, questions or concerns, please email us at: info@ebirr.com

About

IBS Mobile

Manage your finances on the go with this comprehensive banking app. Check balances, transfer funds internationally and locally, pay bills, and control your cards. Securely access your accounts and request banking services from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Account aggregation
  • International and local money transfers
  • Bill payment
  • Cardless ATM withdrawals
  • Card management
  • Service requests
Features
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IBS Mobile Banking: The ultimate tool for modern banking, designed to give you complete control and peace of mind. Whether you're paying a bill, sending money abroad, or just checking your balance, we make it fast, secure, and convenient. KEY FEATURES: • All Your Accounts in One Place Instantly check balances and view transaction history for your Current and Savings accounts. • Easy Money Transfers Send money to friends and family, anywhere in the world. Transfer funds between your own IBS accounts. Make instant local transfers to other banks. Send money internationally to Kenya, including direct transfers to M-Pesa, Airtel, and Telkom wallets. • Convenient Bill Payments Pay for electricity, TV, healthcare, school fees, and more. • Secure Cardless Withdrawal Get cash from any IBS ATM without your card. Arrange withdrawals for yourself or a trusted friend instantly. • Full Card Control Manage your cards directly from the app. Instantly activate, block, or unblock cards, set spending limits, and track your transactions in real-time. • Request Services Easily request a new cheque book. Get your bank statement on demand. • Refer a Friend Share the app with friends and family to help them start their new banking experience. For assistance or feedback, you can contact us via our website or email. Website: https://ibsbank.so/ Email: info@ibosbank.com WhatsApp: +252 61 3744444 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IBSBankSo YouTube: https://youtube.com/ibsbankso Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibsbankso/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ibsbankso

Screenshots

Ebirr4 screens
IBS Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ebirr at 45% against IBS Mobile's 0%. Ebirr also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (221 vs 23). On price, update cadence, 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

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

Ebirr holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ebirr has 221 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Ebirr's written reviews are positive against 0% of IBS Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ebirr ships an update every 2 weeks, IBS Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ebirr versus IBS Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEbirrIBS Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (221 ratings) — better3.5 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews44.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings221 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerebirr Trading PLCINTERNATIONAL BANK OF SOMALIA

Customer experience

Ebirr

All ratings221 ratings
Positive71.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive44.7%
Neutral5.3%
Negative50.0%

IBS Mobile

All ratings23 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Ebirr

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App is outdated and not working
  • App keeps saying old version
  • Error in processing request: internal server error (500)
  • Cannot get activation code
  • Channel not allowed error
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  • Cannot login, shows 'this channel is not allowing'
  • Handwriting error or password mistake leads to 'channel not allowed' and requires visiting main branch
  • Sudden requirement for 6-digit password when original was 4-digits
  • Previous PIN still required when switching banks
  • App is not working on iPhone
  • App is crashing and doesn't allow login
  • Forgot password option doesn't work
  • OTP not received on email or SMS after recent update
  • Cannot create an account in the latest update
  • E birr to banks is not working

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add Dark Mode for iOS
  • Improve password reset functionality
  • Enhance app features and security
  • Make the app function like a bank account (send/receive money)
  • Fix login issues with 4-digit vs 6-digit passwords
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  • Allow switching banks without requiring previous PIN
  • Address small font sizes and unreadable text in mini statements
  • Improve handling of multiple card usage when logging out and in

IBS Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ebirr

No in-app purchases

None

IBS Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ebirr free?
Ebirr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IBS Mobile free?
IBS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ebirr or IBS Mobile?
Ebirr is rated higher. Ebirr averages 4.0 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while IBS Mobile averages 3.5 from 23 ratings.
Do Ebirr or IBS Mobile have ads?
Neither Ebirr nor IBS Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ebirr or IBS Mobile?
Ebirr ships an update every 2 weeks, and IBS Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ebirr was updated on October 17, 2026 and IBS Mobile on October 4, 2026.

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