Comparison

Peer vs Shiga

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

Head to head
About

Peer

This financial super app offers a wide range of services including booking flights and hotels, paying bills, managing funds, and purchasing insurance. It aims to provide a refreshing financial experience for users globally, with features like virtual cards and mini-games.

Highlights
  • Book flights and hotels
  • Pay bills and shop at physical stores
  • Send/receive gift cards
  • Deposit/withdraw funds globally
  • Open bank accounts
  • Activate virtual cards
  • Purchase various insurance types
Features
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So, what's Peer? Peer by HoneyCoin is a financial super app built for consumers anywhere in the world. We believe that users have consistently been served a stale experience in Africa and beyond when it comes to financial services which is why we're committed to bringing forth a beautiful & refreshing new take at what it means to be a super app for YOU. On Peer users can: - Book Flights. - Pay Bills - Deposit or Withdraw their funds at any MoneyGram in over 180+ countries! - Deposit & Withdraw funds in 27 African Countries. - Deposit & Withdraw funds in eligible US states. - Shop & Spend at Physical Stores. - Open a Bank Account. - Activate Virtual Cards. - Play mini games to pass time. When we said "everything app" we meant it. Stay Informed We're on a mission to bring this experience to the world and we're not slowing down anytime soon. Stay up to date with the latest updates, deals, and news through our socials: Instagram / Twitter: @peerwallet_ Contact Us: customer.support@usepeer.co

About

Shiga

Features
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Move money across borders with Shiga. Built for Africans in the diaspora, Shiga makes it easier to send money home, manage supported currencies, pay everyday bills, and spend online with a virtual USD card where available. One simple app for the money you move every day: • Send money to other Shiga users • Transfer money to supported bank accounts • Hold and manage supported currencies • Review exchange rates, fees, recipient information, and transfer details before confirming • Pay eligible bills and services • Create and manage a virtual USD card where available • Track your balances and transaction history • Protect your account with your PIN and device biometrics Send with clarity Know what you are confirming before a transaction goes through. Review the applicable rate, fees, recipient, and transfer details in one place. Made for life across borders Whether you are supporting family, managing multiple currencies, or paying for everyday needs, Shiga brings your essential money tools together in one straightforward app. Availability Features, supported currencies, virtual cards, fees, transfer destinations, and verification requirements may vary by country, account eligibility, and verification status. Download Shiga today and make cross-border money simpler.

Screenshots

Peer4 screens
Shiga4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Peer at 3 against Shiga's 1. 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

Peer ships an update monthly, Shiga every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Peer versus Shiga: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeerShiga
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB70 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHoneyCoin, Inc.Payshiga Technologies Inc

In-app purchases

None

Peer

No in-app purchases

None

Shiga

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Peer free?
Peer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shiga free?
Shiga is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Peer or Shiga have ads?
Neither Peer nor Shiga shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Peer or Shiga?
Peer ships an update monthly, and Shiga every 3 weeks. Most recently, Peer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Shiga on November 7, 2026.

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