Comparison

SoftTalk Messenger vs Afritalks

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

Head to head
About

SoftTalk Messenger

This app allows users to chat, make free audio and video calls, and shop for products and services. Connect with contacts, share media, and enjoy group chats. It also offers affordable international calling options and a marketplace for various items.

Highlights
  • Instant messaging
  • Free audio and video calls
  • International calling packages
  • Group chat functionality
  • In-app marketplace for products and services
  • Voice notes and file sharing
Features
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SoftTalk Messenger is Nigeria's Messaging App which allows users to Chat, make FREE audio and video calls and shop genuine products and services! Connect with friends and family using Soft Talk instant messaging, voice calls, or video chats. Choose a contact from your phone book or simply enter a phone number to add a new contact on Soft Talk messenger. Send a voice note, or take advantage of the other amazing features that Soft Talk offers beyond just free messages! Share photos and videos, enjoy emoji icons, record audio messages, and even send files. Call Packages! Free Calls to the US/Canada/UK, Japan, India, Singapore etc With SoftTalk messenger, You can subscribe to available packages to call mobile and landline for free monthly. Simply select your choice of destinations and start calling mobile direct.. That's it! When you exceed your free monthly subscription, you may purchase credit to call the world. Premium Calls! While SoftTalk to SoftTalk Calls are always free, you can call the world with our super low rate tarif to Pakistan, Nigeria, Ghana, India, Nepal, Japan, US/Canada etc, using our Premium route that delivers your exact caller ID to your receiver. Add credit to your wallet to start calling the world right now. Group chat! With SoftTalk messenger, it’s easy to create and join group chats - Chat in a group with your favorite people, classmates, family and friends. Whether you’re looking for a quality brand new or used phone, the longest battery life or accessories, there’s always something for you on SoftTalk Messenger, the first Nigeria’s Messaging app which enables users to not just chat but shop for quality controlled products and services. Keep Soft Talking, Soft chatting and Soft shopping

About

Afritalks

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AfriTalks is Africa’s all-in-one super app for cross-border payments, messaging, lifestyle, and digital utilities. Seamlessly send and receive money across Africa in seconds through our PAPSS-powered payment network. Stay connected with friends, family, and communities through secure chats and media sharing all within one app. Key Features: - Chat & Connect: Instant messaging with end-to-end encryption. - Cross-Border Payments: Send and receive money across African countries instantly. - Shop & Pay: Buy airtime, pay bills, and access lifestyle services in one place. - Secure Transactions: Biometric authentication and bank-grade encryption. - Built for Africa: Supporting multiple currencies and 15+ countries. Experience freedom, speed, and security. AfriTalks connects Africa like never before.

Screenshots

SoftTalk Messenger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Afritalks at none against SoftTalk Messenger's 10. SoftTalk Messenger's advantage is device support. On price and iOS requirement 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. SoftTalk Messenger sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Afritalks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SoftTalk Messenger versus Afritalks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoftTalk MessengerAfritalks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (116 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSofttalk Communication LtdALPHADEN TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Bugs and requests

SoftTalk Messenger

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Cannot hear user
  • OTP not sent to other nations
  • Customer service do not respond
  • Not receiving message notifications in real-time
  • Typing keys stop working
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  • Slow on iPhones
  • Login issues after phone broke
  • Germany number not working
  • Verification code never comes up
  • Background sound issues
  • App doesn't work in Cameroon
  • Cannot receive verification code
  • Video call needs less internet

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add status/story feature
  • Make app more traditional/Nigerian
  • Add more features to stand out
  • Enable payment on store using iTunes
  • Allow keyboard to recognize emojis
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  • Improve video call internet usage
  • Add daily status like WhatsApp
  • Make it look more Nigerian
  • Add posting or story option
  • Improve background sound
  • Add more features
  • Add status feature

Afritalks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SoftTalk Messenger

One-time10
  • SoftTalk Direct credit$4.99
  • SoftTalk Credit $5.99$5.99
  • SoftTalk Direct credit$10.99
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  • SoftTalk Credit $11.99$11.99
  • SoftTalk Credit $17.99$17.99
  • SoftTalk Direct credit$25.99
  • SoftTalk Credit $28.99$28.99
  • SoftTalk Direct credit$49.99
  • SoftTalk Credit $59.99$59.99
  • SoftTalk Credit $119.99$119.99
None

Afritalks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SoftTalk Messenger free?
SoftTalk Messenger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Afritalks free?
Afritalks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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