Apollo Digital vs Link by Chapa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Apollo Digital
Manage all your banking needs with this mobile application. Open an account digitally, transfer funds, pay bills, and access ATM cash disbursement. Enjoy secure transactions with advanced security features and reliable customer support.
- Digital account opening
- Zero fees on digital transactions
- Effortless money transfers
- ATM cash disbursement
- Bill payments
- Scheduled transfers
- Biometric security
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Apollo Mobile App helps you stay in touch with all your banking needs on the go.Want to be in full control of your money with just one app? Meet Apollo App, powered by Bank of Abyssinia, which enables users to open an account from the comfort of their homes. SELF ONBOARDINGApollo comes with a fully digital onboarding process where you can simply take a selfie, upload necessary documents and instantly create a bank account. GET STARTED FASTQuickly access you account thru Apollo app by opening your bank account in 10 minutes - right from your phone. NO FEES ON DIGITAL TRANSACTIONSEnjoy Zero ATM fees, no minimum account balance, and no fund transfer charges from the app TRANSFER EFFORTLESSLYInstantly receive bank transfers in Ethiopia via Apollo App using your phone number. You can also transfer money easily to Apollo accounts, other bank accounts, Telebirr account ATM CASH DISBURSEMENTYou can easily send money to ATM and collect the money directly form any of Bank of Abyssinia ATMs BILL PAYMENTApollo has made paying bills much easier by allowing you to pay your Ethio Telecom, DSTV, US Visa, School Fee, WebSprix, CANAL+, Webirr, and Ethiopian Airlines bills SECURITY Apollo is equipped with state-of-the-art security features that incorporate biometrics, face recognition, and two-factor authentication of an OTP (One-Time-Password) to ensure your deposits are safe and easily accessible SCHEDULED TRANSFERSchedule your recurring payment that occur every week, month or any time interval using Apollo RELIABLE CUSTOMER SUPPORT Our Apollo Specialists are here to help, 7 days a week. Reach us via email or give us a call
Link by Chapa
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LinkApp — Everything you need, all in one place. LinkApp brings the things you do every day into a single, simple app. Buy event tickets, make donations, shop for groceries, and pay seamlessly with contactless payments — no more juggling a dozen different apps. What makes LinkApp different is the built-in AI. Instead of tapping through menus and checkout flows, you just chat. Tell our AI assistant what you need — "find me concert tickets this weekend," "order groceries for the week," or "donate to a cause I care about" — and it handles the hassle for you. We also celebrate community and culture. Through LinkApp, you can discover and order authentic cultural food from different communities, bringing the flavors of home and the world together in one place. Whether you're craving a taste of your own heritage or exploring something new, LinkApp connects you to it. With LinkApp you can: Buy tickets to events you love Shop for groceries and everyday essentials Make donations to causes that matter Pay quickly and securely with contactless payments Order authentic cultural food from diverse communities Do it all through one easy AI-powered chat One app. One conversation. Everything connected.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Link by Chapa at 13.0 against Apollo Digital's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Apollo Digital | Link by Chapa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (261 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 261 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 334 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bank of Abyssinia | Chapa |
Bugs and requests
Apollo Digital
Reported bugs
14 issues- Face recognition login rejection
- OTP input field rejects numeric entries
- App crashes during onboarding
- QR code scanning fails after updates
- OTP not copying to clipboard automatically
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- Device registration page freezes
- Keyboard input not registering in OTP fields
- File upload stalls during signup
- Selfie capture takes excessive time on iPhone
- Onboarding data incomplete error loop
- Sign up/login contradictory error messages
- App freezes on non-responsive screens
- JWT authentication issues
- Money transfer stuck in processing
Requested features
7 requests- Apple Face ID biometric authentication
- Loan services on iOS (available on Android)
- Document upload option during signup
- Telebirr transfer functionality restoration
- OTP automatic clipboard copying
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- QR code scanning capability
- Support for diaspora/international users
Link by Chapa
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Apollo Digital
No in-app purchases
Link by Chapa
No in-app purchases









