Jebena vs EkifAbeba
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.
EkifAbeba
This app helps Ethiopians and Eritreans connect authentically within their community. Discover local singles, share moments, and build meaningful relationships rooted in shared culture and values. It offers a respectful and natural way to meet people.
- Browse profiles
- Discover local singles
- Start meaningful connections
- Share moments
- Engage with community
- Optional premium subscription
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EkifAbeba was created with one goal in mind: helping Ethiopians and Eritreans connect in a way that feels natural, respectful, and rooted in shared culture. Meeting people should be enjoyable, not stressful. With EkifAbeba, you can browse profiles, discover local singles, and start meaningful connections within your community. Connection is more than swipes. It’s about finding people who appreciate your story, language, values, and personality. EkifAbeba provides a social space where you can interact, share moments, and engage with others from the Habesha community in an authentic and welcoming environment. ------------ EkifAbeba is free to download and use. Free users can browse profiles and explore the app. We also offer an optional auto-renewable subscription (EkifAbeba Premium) that provides access to additional features. Subscription-required features include: • Seeing who liked your profile • Unlocking and starting chats with matches • Unlimited swipes Subscription options, pricing, and duration are clearly displayed in the app before purchase. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period • You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your Apple ID account settings • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active subscription period All personal data is handled in accordance with EkifAbeba’s Privacy Policy. Terms of Service: https://ekifabeba.com/termsOfServices Privacy Policy: https://ekifabeba.com/privacyPolicy This app is subject to Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EkifAbeba at 100% against Jebena's 37%. EkifAbeba also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Jebena's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 EkifAbeba sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Jebena holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jebena has 1.7K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Jebena's written reviews are positive against 100% of EkifAbeba's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Jebena ships an update monthly, EkifAbeba fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jebena | EkifAbeba |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (1.7K ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.7K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jebena Tech, Inc. | Hulum LLC |
Customer experience
Jebena
EkifAbeba
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
EkifAbeba
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
EkifAbeba
- Premium - 1 month$9.991 Month
- Premium - 3 months$24.993 Months
- Premium - 12 months$89.991 Year







