FREI vs TayoSend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FREI
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The latest FREI app brings forth an array of fresh features and enhanced user journeys, improving resource management and delivering a more intuitive self-service experience. Key features: -Category balance overview -Airtime transfer -Bundle purchase filtering -Improved navigation and menu structures -Enhanced feature flows & prompts -Marketing banner with active redirect -Enhanced support with issue logging & FAQs -Dynamic search with easier access to common interactions -Revamped look & feel
TayoSend
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We are First Exchange Ltd trading as TayoSend, registered with FCA as a Payment Institution in the UK. Our mobile app is the easiest and cheapest way of transferring money to Africa. We will be adding other continents soon. Send money from the UK within minutes. 1. Register/Login 2. Add Beneficiaries 3. Initiate and Pay for the Transfer 4. Track Transfer Status
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FREI at 12.0 against TayoSend's 15.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FREI ships an update every 5 weeks, TayoSend every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FREI | TayoSend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | FREI One Digital | FIRST EXCHANGE |
In-app purchases
FREI
No in-app purchases
TayoSend
No in-app purchases
