EthioDirect vs Coop
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EthioDirect
Easily and securely send money internationally to Ethiopia. This service offers a fast and convenient way to transfer funds to family and friends with no transaction fees. Funds are settled quickly after sending.
- International money transfers
- Fast settlement
- Secure transactions
- No transaction fees
- Easy to use
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EthioDirect is an international, fast and secure money transferring method to send money to family, friends, and loved ones from anywhere in the world to Ethiopia. Sending money has never been easier. You can send with a few steps and with no transaction fee. Your money will be settled very quickly once you complete sending.
Coop
Manage your bank accounts, transfer funds, and pay bills securely from your mobile device. Access your finances anytime with real-time updates and quick login.
- Account management
- Fund transfers
- Bill payments
- Quick login
- Real-time updates
- 24/7 support
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Cooperative bank of Oromia is introducing CoopApp application – designed to keep you in control of your finances at all times, right from the palm of your hand! With our app, you can manage your accounts, transfer funds, pay bills, and much more, all with just a few clicks. CoopApp application offers a range of impressive features, such as: Quick and easy login: You can access your accounts using just your fingertips. No more fumbling around for your login details – just a simple touch and you're in! Real-time updates: Stay on top of your finances with our app's real-time updates. You'll be able to check your account balance and transaction history anytime, anywhere. Safe and secure: CoopApp implemented the latest security measures to ensure your information is always safe. So, you can rest assured that your information is in good hands. Easy payments: Our app simplifies the process of paying bills. You'll be able to make payments instantly and securely, without having to log into multiple portals. 24/7 support: If you need assistance, our customer service team is available 24/7 to assist you with any queries or issues. So, don't wait any longer – download CoopApp application today and stay in control of your finances, wherever you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Coop at 3.0 against EthioDirect's 2.0. Coop also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). EthioDirect's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (8% vs 0%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Coop holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 108 and 27 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 8% of EthioDirect's written reviews are positive against 0% of Coop's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
EthioDirect ships an update every 8 days, Coop every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EthioDirect | Coop |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (108 ratings) | 3.0 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 108 — better | 27 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 220 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Commercial Bank of Ethiopia | Cooperative Bank Of Oromia |
Customer experience
EthioDirect
Coop
Bugs and requests
EthioDirect
Reported bugs
29 issues- App cuts off apartment number from address
- Confirmation code not received via email or phone
- Validation for State/Zip Code not accepting numbers
- Unable to log in after logging out, verification code not received
- App crashes when entering bank account number
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- Transaction fails with generic error message
- App flags transactions for fraud
- App doesn't send confirmation number
- App doesn't work consistently, transfers fail for no apparent reason
- Search and payment submission features are unstable
- App blocks access for 10 minutes after failed attempts
- App charges multiple times
- App doesn't recognize US phone numbers for account creation
- No transaction receipt
- Confirmation codes not received for US phone numbers
- App dies before transaction completion
- Confusing 'Its my Dam' donation category
- Static country code cannot be changed
- App rejects multiple cards
- App doesn't allow sending money
- App withdraws money twice
- App doesn't accept phone numbers outside Ethiopia
- Cannot verify legitimate CBE account
- Doesn't allow using phone number only from Ethiopia
- Transaction status remains pending for days
- No option to cancel pending transactions
- Login issues, verification code not received
- Cannot reset password
- Transaction fails for no reason, error message unclear
Requested features
15 requests- Allow users to specify full address
- Provide a contact phone number for USA users
- Add option to store payment information
- Add option to resend from history
- Fix bug where get receipt sends new transfer email
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- Allow foreign mobile numbers for registration
- Accept numbers for State/Zip Code validation
- Allow users to save payment method and address
- Increase transaction limit
- Add option to cancel pending transactions
- Allow email verification as an alternative
- Fix static country code for users
- Add transaction review before completion
- Fix donation category confusion
- Allow deactivation and restart options
Coop
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EthioDirect
No in-app purchases
Coop
No in-app purchases
