FirstMonie vs Data Bro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FirstMonie
Manage your finances with a digital banking account. Open an account, send and receive money, pay bills, buy airtime, and save towards your goals. Offers secure access, multilingual support, and convenient funding options.
- Digital account opening
- Send and receive money
- Bill payments
- Airtime and data purchases
- Savings plans
- Transaction tracking
- Account management dashboard
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Experience a smarter way to bank and manage your money with FirstMonie, FirstBank's next-generation digital financial account. Built for convenience, security, and financial inclusion, FirstMonie gives you access to everyday banking services directly from your mobile device. Why Choose FirstMonie? Open Your Account in Minutes Open your FirstMonie account using your mobile number Complete digital onboarding with real-time identity verification Upgrade to higher account tiers through self-service options Access multilingual support in English, French, and Simplified Chinese Secure and Reliable Access Secure login with PIN, biometrics, and device authentication Enhanced protection through OTP verification Self-service account recovery and reactivation Advanced transaction monitoring and fraud prevention controls Add Money Conveniently Fund your FirstMonie account through multiple channels: Bank transfers Debit card funding Linked bank accounts USSD payments QR payments Cash deposits through approved channels Quick account number sharing and copy functionality Send and Receive Money Instantly Transfer funds instantly to banks and supported accounts Receive money directly into your FirstMonie account Get real-time transaction notifications Enjoy secure transaction authorization and confirmation Buy Airtime and Data Purchase airtime for yourself or others Buy data bundles across supported mobile networks Repeat transactions quickly using saved beneficiaries and transaction history Pay Bills Easily Electricity Cable TV subscriptions Internet services Education payments Utility services Grow Your Finances with Built-in Savings Capabilities Create and manage savings plans Save towards personal financial goals Monitor balances and savings progress in real time Access savings services directly within the app Track Your Finances View account balances in real time Access complete transaction history Download account statements Monitor spending and account activity Receive instant transaction confirmations and updates Manage Your Account from a Single Dashboard Update personal information Manage security preferences Change language settings Access Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Locate nearby FirstMonie Agents and FirstBank Branches Perform self-service account management anytime Additional Features Include: Beneficiary management Recurring payments Electricity token retrieval Downloadable receipts and payment confirmations Download FirstMonie today!
Data Bro
This app offers affordable data bundles, airtime top-ups, and utility bill payments. It features an automated system for instant service delivery and an easy-to-fund digital wallet.
- Cheap data bundles
- Airtime top-ups
- Cable TV subscriptions
- Electricity bill payments
- Automated service delivery
- Instant transactions
- Easy-to-fund wallet
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Data Bro provides you with cheap data, airtime, cable TV subscription, electricity bills payment and an easy to fund wallet. Our services are automated with instant delivery.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FirstMonie at 3.2 against Data Bro's 1.8. FirstMonie also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 27 months) and ratings volume (65 vs 13). Data Bro's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
FirstMonie holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FirstMonie has 65 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of FirstMonie's written reviews are positive against 17% of Data Bro's.
FirstMonie ships an update fortnightly, Data Bro every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FirstMonie | Data Bro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (65 ratings) — better | 1.8 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.7% of reviews — better | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 65 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 27 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | First Bank of Nigeria Limited | Systems Technologies Limited |
Customer experience
FirstMonie
Data Bro
In-app purchases
FirstMonie
No in-app purchases
Data Bro
No in-app purchases
