Macado Security vs Wanatu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Macado Security
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The "Macado Security" App is a cutting edge mobile security application that turns your smart mobile device into your personal home alarm management system. This application is free to download and connects you directly to your security provider and allows you to be instantly informed of any activity on your monitored premises.
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 Macado Security's every 20 months. Macado Security's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Macado Security ships an update every 20 months, Wanatu weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Macado Security | Wanatu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oryx Systems CC | Wanatu |
In-app purchases
Macado Security
No in-app purchases
Wanatu
No in-app purchases
