Comparison

Flutterwave vs Dolla

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

Head to head
About

Flutterwave

Transform your smartphone into a mobile point-of-sale system to accept diverse payment methods, including cards, bank transfers, and mobile money. Manage your online store, track orders, and monitor transactions conveniently from your device.

Highlights
  • Mobile POS functionality
  • Accept card payments
  • Multiple payment methods
  • Create online stores
  • Order management
  • Transaction overview
  • Customer details retrieval
Features
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Flutterwave Mobile makes it super convenient for anyone to run their business anytime, anywhere. Flutterwave Mobile essentially turns any smartphone into a mobile POS. This is because Flutterwave Mobile allows you accept card payments from anyone- you only need to generate a payment link within the app for them to pay you using their card as they'd do with a physical POS. But Flutterwave Mobile goes even one better. Flutterwave Mobile accepts more payment types than any physical POS can accept. Card payments, bank transfers, Paga, Mobile Money, USSD, the possibilities are endless. Your delivery personnel with Flutterwave Mobile installed on their phone don't need a physical POS anymore. Your sales personnel at your branches no longer need physical POS machines. Again the possibilities are endless. Flutterwave Mobile allows you to run your online store from your phone only. You can create a new online store in minutes on the app. Fulfilled and pending orders are available at a glance; new products can be added on the go; new order alerts are received via push notifications; stock quantity is available at a glance. Whether you're in or out of town, whatever time of the day it is, you have your store with you. Flutterwave Mobile is not restricted to just the Flutterwave Store or the mobile POS use cases. Every Flutterwave merchant is able to efficiently manage their business; whether it's checking balance overview, seeing daily transactions, quickly retrieving a customer's details, your business will always be mobile (pun intended). The future of commerce will always be convenience. Flutterwave Mobile makes running your business more convenient than ever. Flutterwave Mobile is the future of commerce. Give it a spin.

About

Dolla

Instantly create and manage virtual cards for secure online payments, subscriptions, and expense tracking. Protect your real bank account information and gain control over your finances with detailed transaction insights and global acceptance.

Highlights
  • Instant virtual card issuing
  • Enhanced financial security
  • Detailed transaction tracking
  • Global payment acceptance
  • Subscription and recurring payment management
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Dolla is your ultimate solution for fast, secure, and hassle-free virtual card issuing. Whether you're managing your personal budget, paying online, or tracking business expenses, Dolla puts you in control of your finances. Key Features: Instant Card Issuing: Create virtual cards instantly for one-time purchases, subscriptions, or recurring payments. Enhanced Security: Protect your finances with virtual cards that keep your real bank account information safe. Detailed Transaction Insights: Track your spending with real-time updates and detailed transaction histories. Global Acceptance: Use Dolla’s virtual cards wherever major payment networks are accepted, both online and offline. With Dolla, you gain peace of mind knowing your payments are secure, your budget is under control, and your money is working smarter. Say goodbye to the limitations of traditional cards and hello to the future of virtual payments. Who’s it for? Whether you're a frequent online shopper, a small business owner, or someone who values privacy and control over their finances, Dolla is designed with you in mind. Start issuing your virtual cards today and take charge of your financial life. Download Dolla today and experience the power of virtual cards at your fingertips!

Screenshots

Flutterwave4 screens
Dolla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flutterwave at 4.5 against Dolla's 2.3. Flutterwave also leads on ratings volume (860 vs 56) and review sentiment (35% vs 21%). Dolla's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Flutterwave holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flutterwave has 860 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Flutterwave's written reviews are positive against 21% of Dolla's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flutterwave ships an update every 6 weeks, Dolla every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flutterwave versus Dolla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlutterwaveDolla
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (860 ratings) — better2.3 (56 ratings)
Positive reviews35.0% of reviews — better20.9% of reviews
Number of ratings860 — better56
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlutterwave Inc.Flexgreen Concept Ltd

Customer experience

Flutterwave

All ratings860 ratings
Positive87.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive35.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative58.3%

Dolla

All ratings56 ratings
Positive33.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.1%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive20.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative79.1%

User reviews

Flutterwave

From 860 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤍 Solid app
  • 🤍 Simplifies payments
  • 🤍 Reliable
  • 🤍 Affordable and simple payment platform
  • 🤍 Great user experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App not opening/functioning
  • 🐛 Unable to sign in/create account
  • 🐛 Pending transactions issues
  • 🐛 Restricted accounts
  • 🐛 Poor customer service

Dolla

From 56 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good customer support
  • 🚀 Fast and swift service
  • 💡 Ability to have multiple cards on one profile

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Failed transactions with no refunds
  • 🐛 Wallet not funded after adding money
  • 🐛 Inability to withdraw or transfer funds
  • 🐛 Card creation issues
  • 🐛 Disappearing cards from the app

Bugs and requests

Flutterwave

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Verification issues with account details

Requested features

3 requests
  • Card payment option
  • Dark mode
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

Dolla

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Funded card not showing the correct balance
  • Inability to use the card for purchases

Requested features

2 requests
  • More funding options like CashApp
  • Withdrawal functionality

In-app purchases

None

Flutterwave

No in-app purchases

None

Dolla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flutterwave free?
Flutterwave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dolla free?
Dolla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flutterwave or Dolla?
Flutterwave is rated higher. Flutterwave averages 4.5 out of 5 from 860 ratings, while Dolla averages 2.3 from 56 ratings.
Do Flutterwave or Dolla have ads?
Neither Flutterwave nor Dolla shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flutterwave or Dolla?
Flutterwave ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dolla every 11 days. Most recently, Flutterwave was updated on September 23, 2026 and Dolla on September 21, 2026.

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