Comparison

SOLmate vs Hello Paisa Global

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

Head to head
About

SOLmate

Manage your finances with a digital bank account and debit card. Send money internationally, buy airtime and electricity, and make secure payments. Open an account quickly and easily through the app.

Highlights
  • Digital bank account
  • MasterCard debit card
  • International money transfers
  • Instant airtime purchase
  • Electricity purchase
  • eWallet services
Features
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SOLmate is a fast-growing alternative to a traditional Bank account. The account is open to all Foreign Passports and SA ID holders. Get a Bank account number that you can have your salary and EFT’s paid into and make payments from. Plus, SOLmate comes with a Debit Card by MasterCard that you can make withdrawals with from any ATM across South Africa. Use your SOLmate card to safely swipe and tap at retail stores. The App also includes a nifty Digital Wallet. It is fast and easy to open your account. Simply Download the App, register and take a clear photo using the APP of your original Foreign Passport or SA ID, and a clear picture of your face. What’s really cool is you can enjoy so much more than your own debit card and account, you can buy Instant Airtime using the APP, send International money transfers back home to over 180 countries, receive and send eWallets, buy electricity, and much more. There are also other cool services inside the App. Many more services inside the App: • Instant Airtime • eWallet • Buy Electricity • International Money Transfers via Sikhona • Send money from SOLmate to SOLmate account • And much more Open your account yourself in 3 easy steps! 1. Download the SOLmate App 2. Take a clear photo of your face and Passport 3. Register and order your card Download the SOLmate App now.

About

Hello Paisa Global

Features
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- Multi-Country Sending – Send money from various supported countries, making cross-border remittances easier than ever. - Competitive Exchange Rates & Low Fees – Get the best value for your transfers with transparent pricing and no hidden charges. - Multiple Payment Methods – Fund your transfers through bank accounts, debit/credit cards, or cash deposits at authorized locations. - Instant & Secure Transfers – Enjoy fast processing times with robust security measures, including encryption and compliance with financial regulations. - eKYC & Compliance – Verify your identity quickly and securely with a hassle-free electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) process. - User-Friendly Interface – A simple and intuitive design ensures a smooth experience, even for first-time users. Customer support and general queries, please WhatsApp us : (+44) 203 769 0751 or email info@hellopaisa.co.uk

Screenshots

SOLmate4 screens
Hello Paisa Global4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hello Paisa Global at none against SOLmate's shown. SOLmate's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SOLmate ships an update every 2 weeks, Hello Paisa Global monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
SOLmate versus Hello Paisa Global: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSOLmateHello Paisa Global
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB51 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSOL ecosystemHello Group (Pty) Ltd

In-app purchases

None

SOLmate

No in-app purchases

None

Hello Paisa Global

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SOLmate free?
SOLmate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hello Paisa Global free?
Hello Paisa Global is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SOLmate or Hello Paisa Global have ads?
SOLmate shows ads; Hello Paisa Global does not.
Which is updated more often, SOLmate or Hello Paisa Global?
SOLmate ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hello Paisa Global monthly. Most recently, SOLmate was updated on September 19, 2026 and Hello Paisa Global on September 22, 2026.

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