# EthioDirect vs Potly

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Potly at 100% against EthioDirect's 8%. Potly also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0). EthioDirect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (108 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Potly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. EthioDirect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Potly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EthioDirect has 108 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of EthioDirect's written reviews are positive against 100% of Potly's.

EthioDirect ships an update every 8 days, Potly every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EthioDirect | Potly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethiodirect/id1602064491/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potly-saving-circles/id6757607738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 51 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Commercial Bank of Ethiopia](https://appshunter.io/developer/790022975) | [Emanuel Biruk Seifegebreal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867818229) |

## What reviewers say

### EthioDirect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ethiodirect/id1602064491)

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.

**Highlights:** International money transfers, Fast settlement, Secure transactions, No transaction fees, Easy to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Incredibly convenient
- 🚀 Fast and user friendly
- 👍 Great start for CBE
- 👍 Works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Payment failures
- 🐛 App doesn't work
- 🐛 Frustrating experience
- 🐛 Unreliable banking app
- 🐛 Generic error messages

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Potly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/potly-saving-circles/id6757607738)

This app simplifies group savings by acting as a digital contract for informal savings circles. It automates contribution tracking, rotation logic, and payout schedules, eliminating the need for messy chats or spreadsheets. Ensure everyone stays honest and the math is perfect for your savings group.

**Highlights:** Automated contribution tracking, Rotation logic and payout schedules, Real-time, shared ledger, Digital contract enforcement, Automated winner selection, Clear payment history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Potly Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Potly Pro Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EthioDirect free?

EthioDirect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Potly free?

Potly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, EthioDirect or Potly?

Potly is rated higher. EthioDirect averages 2.0 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Potly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EthioDirect or Potly have ads?

Neither EthioDirect nor Potly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EthioDirect or Potly?

EthioDirect ships an update every 8 days, and Potly every 6 days. Most recently, EthioDirect was updated on October 13, 2026 and Potly on October 11, 2026.

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