Secura vs Wanatu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Secura
Access a vast network of private armed response services across South Africa instantly. The app uses your live GPS location to dispatch the nearest security vehicle for rapid assistance, anytime and anywhere.
- On-demand armed response
- Nationwide response network
- Live GPS location dispatch
- 24/7 availability
- State-of-the-art control room
- Dispatch of additional resources
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Secura provides you access to largest network of Private Armed Response in South Africa at the click of a button, anywhere, anytime. BENEFITS OF SECURA MOBILE RESPONSE Not limited to your home or office, Secura keeps you safe anywhere in South Africa, 24/7, 365. AUTONOMOUS DISPATCH Secura uses the latest technology to identify and dispatch the closest Armed Response vehicle to your live GPS location. Through our innovative technology, responders are autonomously dispatched to your exact position. PINPOINT GEO-LOCATED INCIDENTS The closest response vehicle is navigated to your exact live GPS location for greater response accuracy. NATIONWIDE RESPONSE NETWORK Secura has partnered with the nation’s leading Private Armed Response companies. STATE OF THE ART CONTROL ROOM Our control centre oversees all activations, and provides support when dispatching additional resources such as SAPS and/or EMS where required. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe by downloading Secura now! For more information please visit our website www.secura.co.za or email us at info@secura.co.za
Wanatu
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Wanatu is South Africa's homegrown ride-hailing service — built for South Africans, by South Africans. Book a ride in seconds, track your driver in real time, and arrive safely every time. Wanatu gives you full control over your journey from start to finish. KEY FEATURES Instant & Scheduled Rides Book a ride now or schedule one in advance. Set up recurring trips for your daily routine so you never have to think about it again. Book for Family Add secondary users and manage trips for your children, parents or anyone who needs a safe ride — even when you're not with them. Package Delivery Send packages across town with real-time tracking and delivery confirmation. Flexible Payments Pay by card, wallet top-up, or ride passes — all managed in one place. Emergency Contacts Set trusted contacts who are notified when you're on a trip for added peace of mind. Wanatu is available in Pretoria and Centurion, with airport trips to OR Tambo and Lanseria. Download Wanatu today and travel on your terms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Wanatu at weekly against Secura's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Secura ships an update every 2 months, Wanatu weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Secura | Wanatu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 96 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZENDASCAPE PTY LTD | Wanatu |
In-app purchases
Secura
No in-app purchases
Wanatu
No in-app purchases
