Comparison

Flash vs Paymob

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

Head to head
About

Flash

Make instant digital payments securely with your phone, eliminating the need for cash or cards. Track spending, pay bills, and manage finances with ease. Features biometric authentication for secure transactions.

Highlights
  • Instant digital payments
  • Scan and pay in-store and on delivery
  • Bill reminders and payments
  • Spending insights and financial wellness
  • Biometric authentication (Face ID/fingerprint)
  • Link cards and digital wallets
Features
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*WHAT IS FLASH?* A convenient and secure way to make instant digital payments with your phone, replacing the hassle of carrying cash or cards and tracking your spending habits. SECURITY FIRST: Licensed, encrypted and secure. Flash is licensed by the Central Bank of Egypt with all payments being fully encrypted and securely processed through Banque Misr. To ensure enhanced and personalized security, Face ID or fingerprints are used for both payment and login confirmation making it easy to access your account while keeping your information safe. *SCAN AND PAY* Pay with your phone in-store and on delivery. In-store —- You don’t need cash, your cards or a POS machine to pay, just scan the QR code provided by our partner merchant(s) and use any of your pre-saved cards or digital wallets to pay. Delivery —- No more paying for anything you’re uncertain of, replace cash on delivery with Flash on delivery. Receive your order, love it, scan it then pay it! *You can pay remotely by uploading the QR code through the app to proceed with the payment wherever you are. *Choose one of your saved cards or digital wallets on the app and pay easily with biometric authentication (FaceID or fingerprints.) No OTP or CVV is required! GET BILL REMINDERS Never miss a bill again! Access a wide range of bill payment services and with our customizable bill reminders feature, you just add your details once and we’ll take care of reminding you when they’re due! *BILL SERVICES* *Air recharge & mobile bill payment (Etisalat, Orange, Vodafone, We) *DSL bill payment and top up *Landline bill Payment (WE) *Electricity bill payment (South Cairo, North Cairo, Alexandria, Canal Electricity) *Gas bill payment (Petrotrade, TaQa, NatGas) *Water bill payment (Alexandria, Giza, Marsa Matrouh Water Companies) *Online games (PlayStation cards, Xbox, PUBG) *Entertainment / TV Subscriptions (TOD, beIN Sports) *Education (Cairo University, Ain Shams University) *Installments (Valu, Contact, Sohoula) *Donations (Misr El Kheir Association, 57357 Hospital, Al Orman, Egyptian Food Bank, Resala) *FINANCIAL WELLNESS* Overwhelmed by money matters and you ask yourself “where did my money go?!” often? Flash provides you with insights on your spendings and how you compare to the average user, to know the categories where you overspend. Get your daily dose of learning about money through our tailored educational content in the form of short Flash Facts and easy-to-digest blog posts that explain complex financial concepts in simple terms. EASY & FAST FROM SIGN UP TO PAYMENT: Sign up in 2 steps only, then add any card (credit or debit or prepaid) just once on the app and everytime you pay, just use your biometrics (FaceID or fingerprints) to authenticate - no OTP or CVV is required! Don’t want to add your card? You can link any digital wallet (Vodafone Cash, Orange Cash, Smart Wallet. etc). REACH US ANYTIME: Our support team is always available to help you with any questions or concerns you may have, don’t hesitate to reach out for our help when you need it, we’re one click away - you can find the support icon on the upper right corner of the homescreen.

About

Paymob

This app transforms your mobile device into a virtual point-of-sale system. Easily accept various payment methods, including cards and e-wallets, from customers anywhere. It also offers a service to help organize your finances.

Highlights
  • Virtual POS system
  • Accept card payments
  • Accept e-wallets
  • Payment links
  • Financial organization
Features
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Paymob app is a fast and easy way to accept payments on your mobile phone anytime anywhere. Paymob app provides various payment acceptance solutions that suit all professions. Download the app, sign up with your mobile number, and convert your mobile to a virtual point of sale (POS) to accept payments in seconds. Accept card payments and e-wallets remotely through payment links regardless of your customer’s location. Enjoy organizing your finances with Daftar service.

Screenshots

Flash4 screens
Paymob4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flash at 4.6 against Paymob's 3.6. Flash also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%) and ratings volume (163 vs 7). 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

Flash holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flash has 163 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Flash's written reviews are positive against 0% of Paymob's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flash ships an update fortnightly, Paymob every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Flash versus Paymob: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlashPaymob
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (163 ratings) — better3.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings163 — better7
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlash For Technological SolutionsPayMob Solutions

Customer experience

Flash

All ratings156 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Paymob

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Flash

No in-app purchases

None

Paymob

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flash free?
Flash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paymob free?
Paymob is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flash or Paymob?
Flash is rated higher. Flash averages 4.6 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while Paymob averages 3.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Flash or Paymob have ads?
Neither Flash nor Paymob shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flash or Paymob?
Flash ships an update fortnightly, and Paymob every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flash was updated on November 3, 2026 and Paymob on November 3, 2026.

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