MySafaricom App vs GlanzGo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
GlanzGo
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GlanzGo brings self-care closer to you by connecting you with trusted beauty, wellness, and personal care professionals anytime, anywhere. From hair, nails, and spa treatments to grooming and personal services, GlanzGo makes booking and enjoying self-care effortless, secure, and seamless. Why GlanzGo? - Escrow-Protected Payments Your money stays safe in escrow until your service is completed and approved by you. - Verified Self-Care Experts Explore a curated community of vetted, skilled beauty and wellness providers you can trust. - Effortless Booking Find, chat, schedule, and confirm appointments in just a few taps. - Transparent Pricing No hidden fees. See clear prices upfront and pay exactly what you expect. - Dispute Protection If anything feels off, our support team is ready to step in and make it right.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GlanzGo at every 3 weeks against MySafaricom App's every 2 months. MySafaricom App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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.
MySafaricom App ships an update every 2 months, GlanzGo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySafaricom App | GlanzGo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Safaricom Limited | Gloria Raetzer |
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
GlanzGo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MySafaricom App
No in-app purchases
GlanzGo
No in-app purchases
