Comparison

Bank9ja vs Awesome MFB

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Bank9ja

A digital banking platform designed for seamless and secure daily financial activities. It allows users to set up profiles quickly, send money, buy data, and pay bills for free, with additional bonuses and cashback. No branch visits or paperwork are required.

Highlights
  • Profile setup in 2 minutes
  • Secure passcode and biometric login
  • Free money transfers
  • Purchase data
  • Free bill payments
  • Exclusive freebies and cashback
Features
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Bank9ja is a bank agnostic digital banking platform uniquely designed to make your daily banking activities easier, seamless and secure. Bank9ja is for everyone - employees, students, farmers, traders, everyday people, Millennials and GenZs. We have designed Bank9ja with Nigerians in mind, proudly a Nigerian product for Nigerians. Are you from 9ja, then Bank9ja is designed for you. Download, install, use, review and rate it. It's all yours to download for FREE. • Set up your profile in 2 minutes • Secure and faster login with a passcode and biometric login • Send money to any bank account or phone number in seconds for FREE (T & C apply) • Buy cheap data and stay connected • Pay bills for FREE • Enjoy multiple FREEBIES (bonus airtime, bonus betting wallet funding, cashback etc.) round the clock • No paperwork required • No need to ever visit a bank branch • More features coming soon to make your banking experience enjoyable like never before

About

Awesome MFB

Features
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Features of Awesome MFB: 1. Easy Account Management View account balances and transaction history. Manage multiple accounts effortlessly. 2. Seamless Transfers Transfer money between your accounts. Send money to friends and family instantly. Schedule future and recurring transfers. 3. Bill Payments Pay utility bills, credit card bills, and more. Set up auto-payments to avoid late fees. 4. Mobile Deposits Deposit checks using your phone's camera. Quick and secure deposit process. 5. Alerts & Notifications Receive real-time account alerts and notifications. Customize alerts for low balances, large transactions, and more.

Screenshots

Bank9ja4 screens
Awesome MFB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Awesome MFB at 13.4 against Bank9ja's 15.5. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bank9ja ships an update every 6 weeks, Awesome MFB every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bank9ja versus Awesome MFB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBank9jaAwesome MFB
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.513.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB26 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer9 Payment Service Bank (9PSB)Awesome Microfinance Bank

In-app purchases

None

Bank9ja

No in-app purchases

None

Awesome MFB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bank9ja free?
Bank9ja is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Awesome MFB free?
Awesome MFB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bank9ja or Awesome MFB have ads?
Neither Bank9ja nor Awesome MFB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bank9ja or Awesome MFB?
Bank9ja ships an update every 6 weeks, and Awesome MFB every 2 months. Most recently, Bank9ja was updated on November 3, 2026 and Awesome MFB on November 4, 2026.

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