Pennywise MFB vs Alert MFB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pennywise MFB
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Pennywise Mobile brings the bank into your hands. The app has the following features: - Account balance - Account statement - Airtime Recharge - Bills Payment e.g. DSTv, GoTv, PHCN - Inter-bank Transfer - Card Request The app also provides the functionality to get your feedback to the bank.
Alert MFB
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Alert Mobile brings banking convenience straight to your fingertips. The app offers a range of features, including: checking your account balance, viewing account statements, recharging airtime, paying bills (such as DSTV, GoTV, and PHCN), transferring funds to other banks, and requesting a card. It also allows you to share your feedback directly with the bank for improved service delivery.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Alert MFB at every 2 weeks against Pennywise MFB's every 33 months. Pennywise MFB's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). 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.
Pennywise MFB ships an update every 33 months, Alert MFB every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Pennywise MFB | Alert MFB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PENNYWISE MICROFINANCE BANK LIMITED | Alert Microfinance Bank |
In-app purchases
Pennywise MFB
No in-app purchases
Alert MFB
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pennywise MFB free?
Is Alert MFB free?
Do Pennywise MFB or Alert MFB have ads?
Which is updated more often, Pennywise MFB or Alert MFB?
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