HELPMEWAKA vs Octopus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HELPMEWAKA
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Run errands in Nigeria or Ghana from anywhere. Helpmewaka makes it easy for Nigerians and Ghanaians abroad—and busy locals—to get errands done without stress. From groceries to document delivery, we connect you with trusted local agents who complete your tasks quickly and reliably. Whether you're overseas or just too busy, Helpmewaka is your go-to errand partner.
Octopus
Manage your driver account, track earnings, and cash out directly to your bank or debit card. Update your profile, check points, and set your account to away mode for breaks. This app simplifies managing your driver income on the go.
- Cash out earnings
- Track payment progress
- Update contact information
- Biometric login
- Manage driver profile
- Set account to away mode
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The Octopus Driver App is a quick and easy way for Octopus drivers to access their account and cash out earnings, track progress towards their next payments, update contact information, and more. It’s the mobile application version of the existing driver web dashboard, plus a few exciting new features! Key Features: Login with Face ID or Fingerprint Change your contact information (email, phone number) Check your points on the go Cash out earnings to a debit card, bank account, or e-gift card Set account to "away" mode for vacations and breaks Update the Driver Profile shown to riders Testimonials from Octopus Drivers: “It’s simple, easy to use, not confusing, and convenient – I’m a fan!” “App download was fast, and setup was very smooth and quick!” “It was smooth and I love using Face ID.” “Biometric sign-in is an amazing feature that allows easier and quicker login than the web dashboard.” Download Today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Octopus at every 5 weeks against HELPMEWAKA's every 22 months. 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.
HELPMEWAKA ships an update every 22 months, Octopus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HELPMEWAKA | Octopus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (22K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 22K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HWM1 llc | Octopus Interactive Inc |
Bugs and requests
HELPMEWAKA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Octopus
Reported bugs
2 issues- GPS not tracking rides properly
- Face ID issues causing account lockouts
Requested features
3 requests- More games and entertainment options
- Ability to control tablet remotely
- Improved GPS tracking
In-app purchases
HELPMEWAKA
No in-app purchases
Octopus
No in-app purchases
