Comparison

PayBy vs PowerPod

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

Head to head
About

PayBy

This app offers a secure and convenient way to make cashless and contactless payments using facial recognition and fingerprint technology. It provides access to discounts, coupons, and loyalty benefits at various merchants, and allows users to manage bank cards, mobile top-ups, and cash transactions without visiting a bank.

Highlights
  • Facial recognition and fingerprint security
  • QR code payments
  • Cashless and contactless transactions
  • Access to coupons and discounts
  • Loyalty benefits
  • Manage bank cards and mobile top-ups
  • Cash in and out functionality
Features
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As an Abu Dhabi-based Fintech company, PayBy is dedicated to meet your various payment needs with the world-class facial recognition and fingerprint technology that guards the security of your funds. Free from the cash-and-carry disorder. Have you ever used QR Code to pay? It’s a cashless, contactless, easy and convenient way to make online and offline payments. All you need is a smartphone and PayBy. Enjoy multiple Coupons & Discounts. Covering high-frequency payment scenarios, including supermarkets, pharmacies, hotels, we offer latest discounts, coupons and exclusive loyalty benefits. Be the first to know and save more with PayBy. More secure and faster access to shop. Guard the security of your shopping with the world-class technology. Only a few simple steps and you are ready to use PayBy. Manage your wallet & finances with higher security. Manage your Bank Card, Mobile Top-up and Cash In & Out without visiting the bank. Save yourself the time, hassle, and cost when managing your finances.

About

PowerPod

Features
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PowerPod - UAE's Shared Power Bank App! Charge anytime, anywhere. Say goodbye to worrying about your phone running out of battery and make your journey easier and more enjoyable. Simple and user-friendly interface for quick borrowing and returning of power banks. Charging stations are available throughout the UAE. Transparent pricing and flexible rental options. A reliable charging companion for both short-term travelers and long-term residents. Download PowerPod and experience the convenience of charging. Note: Continued use of GPS in the background can significantly reduce battery life.

Screenshots

PayBy4 screens
PowerPod4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PayBy at 11.0 against PowerPod's 13.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PayBy ships an update every 5 weeks, PowerPod every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PayBy versus PowerPod: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPayByPowerPod
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews15.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB69 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBotim Money Technology LLCLatifa Almazrouei

In-app purchases

None

PayBy

No in-app purchases

None

PowerPod

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PayBy free?
PayBy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PowerPod free?
PowerPod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PayBy or PowerPod have ads?
Neither PayBy nor PowerPod shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PayBy or PowerPod?
PayBy ships an update every 5 weeks, and PowerPod every 3 weeks. Most recently, PayBy was updated on October 24, 2026 and PowerPod on October 9, 2026.

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