EthioDirect vs LakiRemit
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.
LakiRemit
Effortlessly send money to Ethiopia with this secure and user-friendly remittance app. Enjoy fast transfers, real-time exchange rates, and 24/7 customer support for a seamless experience.
- Fast money transfers
- Secure transactions with encryption
- User-friendly interface
- Real-time exchange rates
- 24/7 customer support
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LakiRemit is your go-to remittance app designed specifically for the Ethiopian community. With LakiRemit, sending money to family and friends back home has never been easier or more secure. Our user-friendly interface ensures a smooth experience, allowing you to transfer funds instantly, track your transactions, and access real-time exchange rates. Key Features: • Fast Transfers: Enjoy instant money transfers, ensuring your loved ones receive funds without delay. • Secure Transactions: Your security is our priority. LakiRemit uses advanced encryption and verification processes to protect your financial information. • User-Friendly Interface: Navigate effortlessly through our app, making remittances simple for everyone. • Real-Time Exchange Rates: Stay informed with live updates on exchange rates, so you always know what to expect. • 24/7 Customer Support: Our dedicated support team is available around the clock to assist you with any queries. Join the growing community of satisfied users who trust LakiRemit for all their remittance needs. Download the app today and experience the future of money transfers!"
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LakiRemit at 4.7 against EthioDirect's 2.0. EthioDirect's advantage is ratings volume (114 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.4). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LakiRemit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EthioDirect has 114 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
EthioDirect ships an update fortnightly, LakiRemit weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EthioDirect | LakiRemit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (114 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 114 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Commercial Bank of Ethiopia | LAKIPAY FINANCIAL TECNOLOGIES SC |
Customer experience
EthioDirect
LakiRemit
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
LakiRemit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EthioDirect
No in-app purchases
LakiRemit
No in-app purchases
