CalBank App vs Affinity
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CalBank App
This app provides a secure online payment gateway for individuals and businesses to make and accept payments using various cards and mobile wallets. It offers a user-friendly interface for managing accounts, paying bills, and accessing banking services on the go.
- Online payment gateway
- Account transfers (intra, inter, inter-bank)
- Bill and data payments
- Airtime top-up
- QR code payments
- Account opening and management
- Transaction history and statements
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CalBank App/CalPay is a secured online payment gateway that will enable individuals and corporate clients such as Hotels, Airlines, Educational Institutions & Professional Bodies, Online Retail Outlets, Churches, Insurance companies, etc. to make or accept payments online from the comfort of their homes or offices using a Visa, MasterCard, gh-link card or a mobile wallet.This simplified, trendy and user friendly application, provides a convenient way for all customers to easily access CalBank and any other services on the go. It is a free business application available to everyone. KEY FEATURES: 1. CalBank Intra Account Transfers 2. CalBank Inter Account Transfers 3. Inter Bank Transfers (ACH) 4. Instant Transfer (GIP) 5. CalBank Account transfer to own MTN Wallet(PULL) 6. CalBank Account transfer to any MTN Wallet(PULL) 7. MTN Wallet To CalBank Account(PUSH) 8. Instant Bank Mini Statement 9. Buy Airtime (MTN, AIRTEL, TIGO, VODAFONE, GLO, EXPRESSO) 10. Pay Bills (DSTV, DSTV BOX OFFICE, GOTV, TV LICENCE, GHANA WATER, ECG GHANA) 11. Buy Internet Data (SURFLINE, SURFLINE PLUS, BUSY4G, VODAFONE BROADBAND) 12. Pay School Fees 13. Pay Any Merchant 14. Scan and Pay With MVISA QR Code 15. Scan and Pay with CalPay QR Code 16. Open Instant CalBank account (CalPay Snap Account) 17. Instant Free E-Alert subscription on any CalBank Account 18. Instant E-statement subscription on any CalBank Account 19. Instant Cheque Book Request 18. Instant Stop Cheque Request 19. Access to virtual shops . Browse our e-shops on our app or web, make orders, pay and get services delivered. 21. Support and Enquiry 21.Contact Center (Toll Free) 22.FAQs 23.ATM Locator 24. Branch Locator 25. POS Locator 26 Agency Banking Locator 27. Real-time transaction history 28.Dashboard for easy navigation 29.Link any VISA OR MASTERCARD, MTN mobile money number and CalBank accounts 30.Instant CalPay E-wallet (Topup from Visa, Mastercard, mtn mobile money) for easy transaction 31. Support for offline based transactions with your CalPay Wallet 32.Link CalBank foreign currency accounts USD, EUR and GDP 33.Auto login configuration under login settings (Enable /Disable) 34.MTN momo to any CalBank account funds transfer 35.CalPay Wallet to another CalPay wallet funds transfer 36.Block / UnBlock Card 37.Amend Card limit 38. Real-time CalBank account balance 39. View Last 10 real-time current transactions 40. Full Open Payments
Affinity
This digital financial institution offers inclusive banking solutions with a user-friendly interface. Access banking services 24/7, open accounts with KYC, and manage transfers, bill payments, and investments affordably. It is licensed and regulated by the Bank of Ghana.
- User-friendly interface
- 24/7 banking access
- Licensed and regulated
- Affordable accounts and loans
- Seamless money transfers
- Effortless bill payments
- Investment opportunities
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We are a fully digital financial institution committed to providing inclusive banking solutions for the majority. Key Features: • User-friendly interface: the Affinity app is designed for everyone in mind, ensuring a seamless and intuitive banking experience. • 24/7 banking: enjoy round-the-clock access to banking services at an affordable cost, right from your fingertips. • Licensed and regulated: rest assured, Affinity is licensed and regulated by the Bank of Ghana, prioritizing the security and trust of our users. • Affordable products: accessible to all and enjoyed by thousands, Affinity offers affordable current, savings, and investment accounts, along with loan options. • Account opening with KYC verification: join Affinity hassle-free with our streamlined KYC verification process. • Money transfers: seamlessly transfer funds between banks and mobile money accounts. • Bill payments: settle your bills effortlessly using our secure platform. • Investments: explore diverse investment opportunities to grow your wealth. • Support: our dedicated support team is ready to assist you whenever you need help. Key Products: • Daily Account: designed for your everyday banking needs, it is transactional and provides easy access to your funds. It works like a regular current account but has no monthly fees, and it gets you up to 3% in interest. All you need is your valid Ghana Card for account opening. • Growth Account: perfect if you’re looking to grow your savings, this account offers competitive interest rates and additional benefits. You can open a Growth Account once you have a Daily Account with us. • Future Account: fixed term deposit accounts that provide you with superior interest rates to enable you to build savings for future use. You can open a Future Account once you have a Daily Account with us. • Affinity Loans: a number of options for your business or personal needs. Our loans require proof of income and may require collateral depending on the amount. You will need to have a Daily Account to apply for a loan.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Affinity at 96% against CalBank App's 22%. Affinity also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 162). CalBank App's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Affinity holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Affinity has 1.5K ratings behind it against 162, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of CalBank App's written reviews are positive against 96% of Affinity's.
CalBank App ships an update every 6 weeks, Affinity every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CalBank App | Affinity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (162 ratings) | 4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.7% of reviews | 96.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 162 | 1.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cal Bank Ltd. (Head Office) | Affinity Africa Finance Limited |
Customer experience
CalBank App
Affinity
User reviews
CalBank App
From 162 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Reliable and available
- 👍 Makes transactions easier
- 👍 Great app, very fluid
- 👍 Amazing and reliable
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 OTP issues and delays
- 🐛 Slow app performance
- 🐛 UI/UX issues after updates
- 🐛 Transaction failures and missing money
Affinity
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to operate
- 👍 Very convenient and reliable
- 🔒 Very safe
- 👍 Fast and reliable
- 👍 Smooth
Room to improve
- 🐛 Verification issues
Bugs and requests
CalBank App
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes on launch
- App crashes after iOS updates
- OTP not received or delayed
- Transactions go missing
- Authentication failures during login
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- Stuck on success animation page after transfer
- Back button unreachable on success page
- Receipt not loading
- Cannot add MOMO number
- Maximum MOMO account exceeded error
- Cannot withdraw deposited funds
- Cannot process requests to add account again
- Cannot select investment tenor
- App not launching or closing immediately
- Login attempts reset PIN repeatedly
Requested features
9 requests- Allow weekend transactions
- Enable Airtime purchase via App
- Add description/reference for Momo to account transactions
- Incorporate Face ID or fingerprint lock
- Allow OTP via email as a backup
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- Improve UI/UX, especially after updates
- Fix issues with adding MOMO accounts
- Allow investment top-ups and tenure selection
- Fix issues with generating statements
Affinity
Reported bugs
1 issue- Verification issues
Requested features
2 requests- Add Virtual Card
- Visa card or Virtual Card options
In-app purchases
CalBank App
No in-app purchases
Affinity
No in-app purchases









