Comparison

Jebena vs Abol

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

Head to head
About

Jebena

This dating app connects Ethiopian and Eritrean millennials, fostering a healthy online community. It offers a user-friendly platform for finding matches within the Habesha community.

Highlights
  • Dating for millennials
  • Ethiopian and Eritrean focus
  • Healthy online community
  • User-friendly interface
  • Connect with Habesha community
Features
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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.

About

Abol

This dating platform connects the Ethiopian, Eritrean, and Habesha diaspora. It offers culturally-inspired features to foster meaningful connections based on shared heritage and values.

Highlights
  • Culturally inspired dating features
  • Habesha-specific filtering
  • Ethnic subgroup and religious filters
  • Cultural prompts for conversation
  • Meaningful connection focus
Features
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Welcome to Abol—the premier dating platform built exclusively for the Ethiopian, Eritrean, and broader Habesha diaspora. Abol isn’t just a dating app; it's a digital extension of our rich cultural heritage designed to help you find your perfect match. In our culture, the coffee ceremony is the ultimate expression of community. Abol honors this tradition by replacing generic dating with deeply meaningful cultural experiences: • Abol, Tona, & Bereka: Inspired by the three sacred stages of the Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Send a "Bereka" (Blessing) or "Abol" (First Pour) to stand out and spark meaningful conversations. • Deep Habesha Filtering: Find matches who truly understand your background. Filter your Discovery feed by specific Ethnic Subgroups (Ethiopian, Eritrean, or both) and Religious traditions to find someone who aligns with your core values. • Cultural Prompts: Break the ice with profile prompts tailored to our diaspora experience, food, and family values. Whether you are looking for a serious relationship or someone who truly understands what it means to be Habesha, Abol is where culture and love meet. Swipe with purpose, connect over tradition, and find your perfect match. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.abolapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

Jebena4 screens
Abol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Abol at 100% against Jebena's 37%. Abol also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Jebena's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Jebena sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Abol sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Abol holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jebena has 1.7K ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of Abol's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jebena ships an update every 3 weeks, Abol every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Jebena versus Abol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJebenaAbol
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1.7K ratings)4.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB43 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperJebena Tech, Inc.ANDUALEM DERBE TESHOME

Customer experience

Jebena

All ratings1,737 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral4.0%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive37.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative55.0%

Abol

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Abol

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Jebena

One-time8
  • 25 Likes$5.99
  • 10 Beans$6.99
  • 10 Unlocks$6.99
Show 5 more
  • 10 Hearts$6.99
  • 25 Beans$12.99
  • Unlock 25 People$12.99
  • 40 Beans$14.99
  • Unlock 40 People$14.99
6 purchases

Abol

Subscriptions3
  • Abol Premium$9.991 Month
  • Abol Premium$19.993 Months
  • Abol Premium$34.996 Months
One-time3
  • Abol - 5 Hearts$3.99
  • Tona - 12 Hearts$6.99
  • Bereka - 45 Hearts$14.99

Questions

Is Jebena free?
Jebena is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Abol free?
Abol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Jebena or Abol?
Abol is rated higher. Jebena averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Abol averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Jebena or Abol have ads?
Neither Jebena nor Abol shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jebena or Abol?
Jebena ships an update every 3 weeks, and Abol every 2 weeks. Most recently, Jebena was updated on November 13, 2026 and Abol on November 5, 2026.

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