Comparison

MySafaricom App vs Tolo SuperApp

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

Head to head
About

MySafaricom App

Manage all your Safaricom services in one place. Send money, pay bills, top up airtime, buy data bundles, and access home fibre services. You can also view account balances and read the daily e-paper.

Highlights
  • Send money via M-PESA
  • Pay bills and shop with Lipa Na M-PESA
  • Top up airtime by manual entry or scratch card
  • Purchase data bundles
  • View account balances
  • Manage Home Fibre plans
  • Access digital newspaper
Features
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MySafaricom App provides an easy and efficient way for customers to access Safaricom products and services under one roof. With the MySafaricom App you can: M-PESA SEND MONEY- Select your contacts directly from your phone book, Hakikisha the name of the person you are transferring money to & check the transaction charges before hitting the send button. You can also share M-PESA transactions once completed. LIPA NA M-PESA – Shop and pay your bills with ease at your favourite stores TOP-UP - Recharge your number and your loved ones by selecting their number directly from your phone book. SCAN Scratch card to Top up easily DATA PLANS – Easily buy Data bundles without expiry or Data bundles with expiry including All One Data bundes VIEW BALANCES - View your account balances for Data, Bonga, Airtime or Credit limit HOME FIBRE - Safaricom Home Fibre customers will be able to pay or change their Home Fibre plans E-Paper - Access your daily digital newspaper with superior customer experience

About

Tolo SuperApp

Features
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We are the fastest and safest transportation and delivery option in South Sudan. Our very carefully vetted drivers are on standby on every corner of Juba to take you to your destination safely. 
Order your favorite food from your fav. restaurants and we will deliver it to you in minutes. You want your groceries without having to drive in the scorching sun and crowded Traffic “Tolo” is here to deliver it to you immediately. 
Dispatch center 
To book a taxi in Juba, South Sudan please use our app or dispatch center at 7080. Call 7080 to file a claim for lost items or to get any assistance. We support our passengers anytime and everywhere.
 FIND A RIDE TO ALMOST ANYWHERE Whether you’re looking for style or affordability we have all the options for you to find the perfect ride. 
SEE PRICE ESTIMATES 
With Tolo, you can see your price estimate up front before booking. That means you’ll always have an idea of what you’ll pay before requesting your ride. 
You can contact emergency services 
You can call your local authorities directly from the app, and your location and trip details will be displayed so you can quickly share them with emergency services.
 Travelling to Juba? 
You can pre-book taxi days ahead. Our driver will wait for you on the Terminal to secure you safe trip. If you need more assistance, please do contact us and we will provide for you special assistant to come with our driver to help facilitate within the airport. 
Here are the features and functionalities we offer: - Taxi Booking: Easily book a ride at your convenience. - Food & Grocery Delivery: Order meals and groceries right to your door. - On Demand Services: Hire professionals like personal shoppers, electricians, etc. - Package & Parcel Sending: Send parcels quickly.

Screenshots

MySafaricom App4 screens
Tolo SuperApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

MySafaricom App and Tolo SuperApp are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MySafaricom App versus Tolo SuperApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMySafaricom AppTolo SuperApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (14K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings14K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB197 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSafaricom LimitedTOLO LLC (UAE)

Bugs and requests

MySafaricom App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App not compatible with dual SIM phones
  • Unable to verify phone number while abroad
  • Favorites/frequently used paybill not showing up
  • Issues with purchasing data bundles and airtime
  • Inability to access account information

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to check data/airtime balance
  • Improve app stability and reduce crashes
  • Provide better customer support channels
  • Enhance payment and transaction features
  • Introduce recurring payment options

Tolo SuperApp

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MySafaricom App

No in-app purchases

None

Tolo SuperApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MySafaricom App free?
MySafaricom App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tolo SuperApp free?
Tolo SuperApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MySafaricom App or Tolo SuperApp have ads?
Neither MySafaricom App nor Tolo SuperApp shows ads.

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