Maua vs duka.direct
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Maua
Discover and purchase a wide range of local products from Samoan suppliers. Enjoy secure, cashless transactions and support local businesses with convenient delivery options. Explore categories from fresh produce to handicrafts.
- Shop local Samoan products
- Cashless transactions
- Mobile money payment integration
- Buyer protection
- Delivery service available
- Support local businesses
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The Maua app is Samoa's first eCommerce Platform. Buy products from suppliers around the country, all from the convenience of your mobile device. Buy & Pay with confidence Keeping in line with the Samoan Government's aim for digital transformation, all transactions on the app are cashless. All orders are paid from your mobile money account with Digicel Mobile Money or Bluesky MTala. Our Terms & Conditions protects you as a buyer when suppliers do not meet product quality or deliver on time. Customized products from local suppliers Suppliers with years of experience in their craft, customizing products, and fulfilling the demands from buyers all over the world, provide you with a variety of high quality, locally made goods and services. All our vendors on the app are locally based; most of them self-employed community vendors and farmers, so by buying on Maua you're also helping our local businesses. Choose from product categories such as Local Produce, Food, Seafood, Fresh Flowers, Garment & Textiles, Apparel & Accessories, Handicrafts, House & Garden, Domestic Care, and Performing Arts. Maua Delivery Service Choose our delivery service and have your order delivered straight to your doorstep or office for a small fee. Our Maua drivers have been handpicked and trained in product handling as well as providing you with the best Maua experience should you choose 'Delivery'.
duka.direct
This app consolidates everyday needs into a single platform. Order food and groceries, pay bills, book transportation, and find movie tickets. Enjoy convenience, savings with offers, and flexible payment options.
- Order from 300+ restaurants
- Shop 1,000+ grocery items
- Pay bills & subscriptions
- Book bus tickets nationwide
- Find & book movies
- Access airport lounges
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duka.direct - Your Everyday Super App Food, groceries, bills, tickets & more - all in one app. - Order from 300+ restaurants - Shop 1,000+ grocery items - Pay bills & subscriptions (LUKU, DAWASA, DSTV & more) - Book bus tickets nationwide - Find & book movies - Access CIP airport lounges Why duka.direct? - Fast, easy & convenient - Save with cashbacks & offers - Pay with duka.wallet, Lipa, Selcom Pesa , mobile money, cards - Delivery or pick-up - your choice
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: duka.direct at 4.4 against Maua's 3.5. duka.direct also leads on ratings volume (65 vs 4) and review sentiment (50% vs 42%). Maua's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). 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.
duka.direct holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: duka.direct has 65 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Maua's written reviews are positive against 50% of duka.direct's.
Maua ships an update every 2 months, duka.direct monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Maua | duka.direct |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) | 4.4 (65 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 65 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SKYEYE LTD | Selcom Paytech Limited |
Customer experience
Maua
duka.direct
In-app purchases
Maua
No in-app purchases
duka.direct
No in-app purchases
