MySafaricom App vs SDA Connect
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
SDA Connect
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SDA Connect is your digital gateway to the global community of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Designed to strengthen church connections and improve accessibility, SDA Connect helps members and visitors stay informed, engaged, and connected; wherever they are. Find Nearby SDA Churches Traveling or new to an area? Use built-in location services to quickly discover nearby Seventh-day Adventist churches. Get directions, service times, and contact details to make visiting simple and stress-free. Stay Updated on Church Events Never miss an important event again. Browse upcoming church programs, community outreach activities, special services, and announcements — all in one convenient place. Access Sermons & Spiritual Content Grow spiritually by watching or listening to sermons and inspirational messages. Stay connected to the Word throughout the week. Why Choose SDA Connect? - Easy church discovery - Real-time event updates - Sermon access on the go - User-friendly and intuitive design - Built for the SDA community worldwide Whether you're a long-time member or visiting for the first time, SDA Connect helps you stay spiritually connected and informed. Download SDA Connect today and stay connected to your church family anytime, anywhere.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MySafaricom App at every 2 months against SDA Connect's every 6 months. MySafaricom App also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 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.
MySafaricom App ships an update every 2 months, SDA Connect every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MySafaricom App | SDA Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (14K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Safaricom Limited | Simon Makowa |
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
SDA Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MySafaricom App
No in-app purchases
SDA Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MySafaricom App free?
Is SDA Connect free?
Do MySafaricom App or SDA Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, MySafaricom App or SDA Connect?
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