Comparison

Openserve Connect vs Moya App #Datafree

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

Head to head
About

Openserve Connect

This app provides a direct link to Openserve, South Africa's largest telecommunications infrastructure provider. It allows users to check broadband coverage, find ISPs and their deals, test network performance, and manage their fibre services. Users can also track orders, request upgrades, and troubleshoot connectivity issues.

Highlights
  • Check broadband coverage
  • Find ISP details and deals
  • Monitor network status and outages
  • Test Wi-Fi speed and network line
  • Manage fibre service orders
  • Request line speed upgrades
  • Troubleshoot connectivity issues
Features
Read full description

Openserve is South Africa’s largest telecommunications infrastructure provider. As the leader in broadband connectivity, we are committed to keeping you connected. Access to information puts you in control of your connectivity needs. The Openserve Connect App is your gateway to information, updates, and self-service functionalities that put you in control. Our App lets you: - Check broadband coverage - Find ISPs details - Explore ISP deals - Find ISPs details - Explore Openserve broadband network services - Check network status for network outages - Test the network line - Wi-Fi Speed test - Information and troubleshooting guidelines - Learn about our broadband network - Place an order for fibre service with Openserve - Link services to your profile using ONT serial number or using your device camera to capture the serial number barcode - Request a line speed upgrade from your ISP - Track faults and orders that are associated with any of your linked service numbers - Search for an order and add it to your profile so you can easily track progress for new services - View and show interest in the best Fibre deals Not yet on the Openserve network? No problem. Download the app, check the coverage map to see broadband options available in your area, and get your home or business connected!

About

Moya App #Datafree

Communicate with friends, access news, and utilize local services without using mobile data on supported networks. Enjoy features like unlimited messaging, group chats, and secure end-to-end encryption. It also offers games, weather updates, and more, all at no data cost.

Highlights
  • Unlimited data-free instant messaging
  • Data-free voice notes and group chats
  • End-to-end message encryption
  • Contact synchronization
  • Offline message storage
  • Access to news and local services
Features
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Instant messaging & calling with friends, read news, get live-scores, use local services, play fun games, check the weather, read books, and much more. Keeping you connected, even when you run out of airtime! There is no data cost to use MoyaApp and instant messaging on these (South African) mobile networks: - MTN, Cell C, Vodacom, Telkom MoyaApp works on these networks even when you have no airtime or data balance. The MoyaApp does NOT share your data with big tech companies. Full stop. Too good to be true? Try it and see. Features: UNLIMITED INSTANT MESSAGING & VOICE NOTES no data cost on supported networks GROUP CHAT unlimited group chat messaging for no data cost MESSAGE ATTACHMENTS fully supported, such as photos, videos, documents, location sharing (not data-free – before sending you will be warned) END-TO-END SECURITY automatic end-to-end encryption of personal messages CONTACTS SYNC automatically find your contacts who use MoyaApp ALWAYS LOGGED IN never miss a message OFFLINE MESSAGES messages saved when your phone is off

Screenshots

Openserve Connect4 screens
Moya App #Datafree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Openserve Connect at 3.8 against Moya App #Datafree's 2.5. Openserve Connect also leads on review sentiment (14% vs 0%) and ratings volume (63 vs 6). Moya App #Datafree's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Openserve Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Openserve Connect has 63 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Openserve Connect's written reviews are positive against 0% of Moya App #Datafree's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Openserve Connect versus Moya App #Datafree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenserve ConnectMoya App #Datafree
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (63 ratings) — better2.5 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews13.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings63 — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB71 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperOpenserve (Pty) LtdMOYA APP (PTY) LTD

Customer experience

Openserve Connect

All ratings62 ratings
Positive66.1%
Neutral8.1%
Negative25.8%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative84.7%

Moya App #Datafree

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Openserve Connect

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App doesn't open or loads indefinitely
  • App crashes when running line tests
  • App crashes during registration/address entry
  • App shows 'all good in the hood' when network is down
  • App doesn't allow fault logging
Show 7 more
  • App doesn't validate service numbers
  • App doesn't show all screens on iPad
  • App crashes after entering order number
  • App freezes on login screen
  • App shows blank pages for appointments/order tracking
  • App jams the UI with open faults
  • App doesn't update installation progress correctly

Requested features

22 requests
  • Ability to log faults directly
  • Improved customer support accessibility
  • Clearer installation and tracking information
  • Better communication regarding service outages
  • Fix app crashes during line tests
Show 17 more
  • Ensure app accurately reflects network status
  • Provide a way to contact human support
  • Allow users to track orders more effectively
  • Fix issues with prepaid bundle recharges
  • Ensure sales agents are accurate with deals
  • Resolve issues with lost prepaid voucher money
  • Improve call centre organization and helpfulness
  • Address slow internet speeds and disconnections
  • Provide timely feedback on reported issues
  • Fix app bugs after order number entry
  • Streamline the registration process
  • Ensure app accurately reflects installation progress
  • Fix app crashes when running line tests
  • Unjam UI when faults are logged
  • Make app functional on iPads
  • Provide a clear way to log faults
  • Ensure app works with data when no internet

Moya App #Datafree

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Openserve Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Moya App #Datafree

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Openserve Connect free?
Openserve Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moya App #Datafree free?
Moya App #Datafree is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Openserve Connect or Moya App #Datafree?
Openserve Connect is rated higher. Openserve Connect averages 3.8 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Moya App #Datafree averages 2.5 from 6 ratings.
Do Openserve Connect or Moya App #Datafree have ads?
Neither Openserve Connect nor Moya App #Datafree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Openserve Connect or Moya App #Datafree?
Openserve Connect ships an update monthly, and Moya App #Datafree monthly. Most recently, Openserve Connect was updated on November 3, 2026 and Moya App #Datafree on November 3, 2026.

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