Comparison

Firmus Mobile vs Pennycounts

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

Head to head
About

Firmus Mobile

Features
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Firmus Mobile brings the bank into your hands. The app has the following features: - Account balance - Account statement - Airtime Recharge - Bills Payment e.g. DSTv, GoTv, PHCN - Inter-bank Transfer - Card Request The app also provides the functionality to get your feedback to the bank.

About

Pennycounts

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Pennycounts is a fast, secure way to handle everyday Nigerian bill payments — all from one app. PAY FOR EVERYTHING YOU NEED • Airtime and data top-ups for MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9mobile • Electricity tokens for all major DisCos (AEDC, EKEDC, IKEDC, IBEDC, KAEDCO, KEDCO, PHED, JED, BEDC) • Cable TV subscriptions for DStv, GOtv, and StarTimes • Education PINs for WAEC, JAMB, NECO, and NABTEB SECURE BY DESIGN • Payments processed by Paystack, a CBN-licensed Payment Service Provider • Bank-grade encryption (TLS) with certificate pinning for every API call • Biometric login (Face ID / Touch ID) for fast, secure account access • We never see or store your card details — all payment processing is handled by Paystack INSTANT, CLEAR, RELIABLE • Real-time transaction status — see exactly when your token arrives • Detailed transaction history with downloadable receipts • Smart fee calculation shown clearly before you pay — no surprises NO WALLET, NO HASSLE • Pay directly from your bank account or card — no need to fund a wallet first • Bank transfer is the recommended payment method for lower fees • Service fees are kept low and disclosed before every transaction BUILT IN NIGERIA, FOR NIGERIANS Pennycounts is built and operated by Datafy Technologies Limited, a registered Nigerian company committed to making bill payments simple, secure, and reliable. Need help? Visit www.pennycountsng.com or email support@pennycountsng.com

Screenshots

Firmus Mobile4 screens
Pennycounts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pennycounts at every 3 weeks against Firmus Mobile's every 28 months. Firmus Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Firmus Mobile ships an update every 28 months, Pennycounts every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Firmus Mobile versus Pennycounts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirmus MobilePennycounts
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirmus Capital LimitedDatafy Technologies Limited

In-app purchases

None

Firmus Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Pennycounts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Firmus Mobile free?
Firmus Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pennycounts free?
Pennycounts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Firmus Mobile or Pennycounts have ads?
Neither Firmus Mobile nor Pennycounts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Firmus Mobile or Pennycounts?
Firmus Mobile ships an update every 28 months, and Pennycounts every 3 weeks. Most recently, Firmus Mobile was updated on October 9, 2026 and Pennycounts on October 4, 2026.

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