Comparison

V by VFD vs ALAT Partner

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

Head to head
About

V by VFD

This digital banking app offers 24/7 access to banking, lifestyle, and investment features. It simplifies financial management with tools for budgeting, account management, and instant transactions. Enjoy easy account opening, card management, and investment opportunities with high returns.

Highlights
  • Easy account opening
  • Instant transactions and bills payment
  • High-rate investments
  • Budgeting and account management
  • Card management
  • Savings plans
  • 24/7 live chat support
Features
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V Bank is your all-in-one digital banking app that gives you unrestricted access to banking, lifestyle and investments features 24/7. Say bye to stressful paperwork and hello to convenience. Key Features: Easy account opening Instant transactions and bills payment Investments at with high rates and great returns Budgeting and account management tools Cards and card management Create savings plans and invite friends 24/7 support through live chat

About

ALAT Partner

Features
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About this app: Verifier by ALAT allows Partners on the ALAT Rewards scheme validate codes presented by ALAT customers redeeming their transactions at their business locations. Features - Verifying agent sign up - Agent login - Verify using 10 character redemption code - Verify by scanning QR code *Requires an internet connection

Screenshots

V by VFD4 screens
ALAT Partner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: V by VFD at weekly against ALAT Partner's every 30 months. ALAT Partner's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V by VFD ships an update weekly, ALAT Partner every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
V by VFD versus ALAT Partner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterV by VFDALAT Partner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (961 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings961 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 30 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSavi.ngWema Bank Plc

Bugs and requests

V by VFD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • App not opening after updates
  • Failed transactions not reversed
  • Beneficiary management issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Transaction history and receipts
  • Improved account verification process
  • Loan and investment features

ALAT Partner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

V by VFD

No in-app purchases

None

ALAT Partner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is V by VFD free?
V by VFD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ALAT Partner free?
ALAT Partner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do V by VFD or ALAT Partner have ads?
Neither V by VFD nor ALAT Partner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V by VFD or ALAT Partner?
V by VFD ships an update weekly, and ALAT Partner every 30 months. Most recently, V by VFD was updated on October 19, 2026 and ALAT Partner on October 11, 2026.

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