Jebena vs AfroIntroductions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jebena
Connect with Ethiopian and Eritrean millennials on this dedicated dating platform. It fosters a healthy online community for meaningful connections.
- Dating for millennials
- Ethiopian and Eritrean focus
- Community platform
- Healthy online space
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Jebena is the #1 dating app for Ethiopian and Eritrean millennials. Jebena is a community platform that's conducive to a healthy online space.
AfroIntroductions
Connect with African singles worldwide for dating, friendship, or finding a life partner. Create a profile, search for matches, and start chatting to find your perfect connection.
- Create and edit dating profiles
- Search for African singles globally
- Chat with other users
- Receive instant notifications
- Profile upgrades for enhanced visibility
- Advanced fraud detection
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Welcome to AfroIntroductions! The favourite African dating app for over 4.5 million singles worldwide. We are one of the most trusted and used African dating apps connecting women and men worldwide. Whether you're looking for a great date, more friends, or that perfect partner, AfroIntroductions is your starting point. With the AfroIntroductions app, you can create a new account and begin writing your love story in a matter of minutes. Join now and start to chat African women or Ugandan men near you or anywhere in the world. African dating just got so much easier! How it works: - Download the AfroIntroductions dating app. - Create and edit your dating profile on the go. - Update your profile with your interests and latest photos to attract more attention from Tanzanian women, South African singles, Ugandan men, and many more daters. - Use our extensive dating app search functionality to find the ideal singles. Try searching for African women, South African singles, people in Mozambique dating online & so many other filters! - PRO TIP: Send a Like before you start chatting. - Start a Chat with other singles online and get to know each other. - Receive instant notifications when a single likes you back or replies to your message! - Upgrade your African dating membership on AfroIntroductions for bonus features that make your profile stand out to potential partners. Download now to find your love match! Everyone deserves to chat and meet easily in their search for love. That’s why we’re so passionate about connecting single women and men, from all over the world. - REAL people. We have advanced algorithms to check for fraudulent profiles. - Profile UPGRADES for serious daters looking for their perfect partner. - EASILY search, like and chat African singles locally - including Tanzanian women, South African singles and Ugandan men - and singles all over the world. - 24/7 Customer Service: Your dating experience is important to us. Our team of multi-linguistic customer service specialists are here to help you in the search for love. Meet singles and find a great connection - download AfroIntroductions today! Privacy: https://www.afrointroductions.com/en/general/privacystatement Terms: https://www.afrointroductions.com/en/general/termsofuse
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AfroIntroductions at weekly against Jebena's monthly. AfroIntroductions also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1.7K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Jebena sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and AfroIntroductions sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
AfroIntroductions holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AfroIntroductions has 13K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Jebena's written reviews are positive against 44% of AfroIntroductions's.
Jebena ships an update monthly, AfroIntroductions weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jebena | AfroIntroductions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.7K ratings) | 4.5 (13K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | 43.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K | 13K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jebena Tech, Inc. | Cupid Media Pty Ltd |
Customer experience
Jebena
AfroIntroductions
User reviews
Jebena
From 1.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great idea for connecting Habesha community
- 💡 Potential for future improvements
- 👍 User-friendly interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 🔒 Lack of verification leading to fake profiles
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking
- 🔋 Limited daily swipes/likes
AfroIntroductions
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app for finding a serious relationship
- 🤩 Beautiful and caring African women
- 💻 Easy to navigate
- 🙏 Found my match and am happy
Room to improve
- 🚫 Accounts terminated/banned for unclear reasons
- 🤔 Suspicious account verification requirements
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤖 Many fake/scammer profiles, especially from Ghana
- 🔒 Can't message without paid subscription
Bugs and requests
Jebena
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Countdown timer issues
- Inability to upload preferred photos
- Matching and messaging problems
Requested features
4 requests- Add ethnicity/religion preferences
- Increase daily swipe/like limit
- Improve messaging functionality
- Add profile photo verification
AfroIntroductions
Reported bugs
2 issues- Connectivity issues
- Accounts getting logged out randomly
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to search for polygamy-accepting profiles
- Improved location-based matching
- Free messaging for non-subscribers
In-app purchases
Jebena
- 25 Likes$5.99
- 10 Beans$6.99
- 10 Unlocks$6.99
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- 10 Hearts$6.99
- 25 Beans$12.99
- Unlock 25 People$12.99
- 40 Beans$14.99
- Unlock 40 People$14.99
AfroIntroductions
- Gold Membership (1 week)$17.997 Days
- Platinum Membership (1 week)$19.997 Days
- Gold Membership (1 Month)$33.991 Month
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- Platinum Membership (1 month)$39.991 Month
- Gold Membership (1 Month)$43.901 Month
- Platinum Membership (12 Months)$51.901 Month
- Gold Membership (3 months)$67.993 Months
- Platinum Membership (3 months)$79.993 Months
- Gold Membership (3 Months)$89.903 Months
- Platinum Membership (12 Months)$104.993 Months
- Gold Membership (12 months)$134.991 Year
- Platinum Membership(12 months)$169.991 Year
