ZSE Direct vs Dolphin Pay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZSE Direct
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The ZSE Direct Mobile application currently offers customers the ability to perform the following -Buy and sell securities listed on the ZSE - View performance of a particular counter - View the Market statistics that include Top Gainers and Losers, Price sheet -A view of one's portfolio -Top up ZSE Direct Wallet -Withdrawal of funds The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Limited (‘ZSE’) is a licensed securities exchange in terms of the Securities and Exchange Act (24:25). Its core mandate is to facilitate long term capital raising through listing of securities as well as offering secondary market securities trading and issuer regulation services. Dating back to 1894, the ZSE has evolved to be one of the longest established capital raising platforms in Africa.
Dolphin Pay
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Dolphin Pay is Africa's digital banking platform — a fast, secure way to send money, make payments, and manage your wallet from your phone. Whether you're splitting a bill, paying a merchant, topping up airtime, or sending money across borders, Dolphin Pay puts your money in your control. KEY FEATURES Send & Receive Money • Transfer money instantly to friends, family, and businesses • Collect money with a simple request • Save beneficiaries for faster repeat payments Payments Made Easy • Pay merchants and bills in seconds • Scan a QR code to pay instantly • Make secure one-tap payments Fund & Manage Your Wallet • Top up your wallet with multiple funding options • Cash out to your bank or agent • Convert between currencies with ease More Than a Wallet • Buy airtime and data bundles instantly • Purchase eSIMs for travel and connectivity • Send and redeem vouchers • Protect transactions with built-in escrow Bank-Grade Security • Secure login with Face ID • Every transaction encrypted and protected • Full transaction history and statements at your fingertips Download Dolphin Pay today and experience banking built for Africa.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dolphin Pay at weekly against ZSE Direct's every 2 weeks. ZSE Direct's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 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.
ZSE Direct ships an update every 2 weeks, Dolphin Pay weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZSE Direct | Dolphin Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Limited | DOLPHIN TECHNOLOGIES (PRIVATE) LIMITED |
In-app purchases
ZSE Direct
No in-app purchases
Dolphin Pay
No in-app purchases








