Comparison

Babylonstoren vs MTN App ZA

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

Head to head
About

Babylonstoren

Features
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The app for Babylonstoren visitors. Get easy access to our garden membership, an interactive farm map and audio guided garden tour. You’ll be able to receive the latest farm news, book your next workshop or restaurant visit directly from the app.

About

MTN App ZA

Manage your mobile account, recharge airtime, and access exclusive deals. Track data usage, control spending, and share data with friends and family. Enjoy a streamlined experience with features like dark mode and secure login.

Highlights
  • Recharge airtime and bundles
  • Access app-only deals
  • Manage spend limits
  • Track data usage
  • Share data bundles
  • Secure login with MTN ID
  • Dark mode
Features
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Say Y’ello to the new MTN App. This is just the beginning! Some features are still on the way, and more will be added soon. Expect a better experience with each update! Manage every aspect of your connected life on the new MTN App ZA. Use the MTN App at no cost: Once you have downloaded it, you don’t need data or airtime to use the app. Recharge on the go: Easily buy airtime and bundles using your bank card, airtime, YelloBucks and more. Unlock App-Only deals: Save up to 70% on bundles available only on the MTN App. Find offers that are Made4U: Get access to tailored data, voice, combo, social deals that give you the best value for money. Control your spending: Manage your spend limits, view balances, track data usage and access invoices and statements. Share data: Use DataShare to let friends and family use your data bundles. What’s new? Log in more securely with MTN ID. Faster, easier recharging. Manage all your accounts in one place. More payment options for the products you love. Dark mode to save battery and reduce eye strain.

Screenshots

Babylonstoren3 screens
MTN App ZA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MTN App ZA at none against Babylonstoren's shown. MTN App ZA also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Babylonstoren ships an update monthly, MTN App ZA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Babylonstoren versus MTN App ZA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBabylonstorenMTN App ZA
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.5 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—18.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—31 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB82 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCandideMTN South Africa (Pty) LTD

In-app purchases

None

Babylonstoren

No in-app purchases

None

MTN App ZA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Babylonstoren free?
Babylonstoren is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MTN App ZA free?
MTN App ZA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Babylonstoren or MTN App ZA have ads?
Babylonstoren shows ads; MTN App ZA does not.
Which is updated more often, Babylonstoren or MTN App ZA?
Babylonstoren ships an update monthly, and MTN App ZA every 2 weeks. Most recently, Babylonstoren was updated on November 3, 2026 and MTN App ZA on October 30, 2026.

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