Comparison

Vala Zonke vs Melon Mobile 2.0

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

Head to head
About

Vala Zonke

Easily report potholes by specifying their location, adding descriptions, and attaching images. Submit reports directly to the South African National Roads Agency for resolution and receive updates through the app.

Highlights
  • Log pothole locations
  • Add descriptions
  • Attach images
  • Direct reporting to SANRAL
  • Receive resolution updates
Features
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Introducing the Vala Zonke App. Log potholes with ease using our new app interface, simply specify the location, provide a description, and attach images. Report potholes directly with the South African National Roads Agency, we will capture your report and escalate it for resolution whilst keeping you informed via the app. Download the app today. Vala Zonke – Fixing potholes together.

About

Melon Mobile 2.0

Features
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Yup, we said it - the first-ever fully customisable mobile network in Mzansi – built to disrupt what all the other big companies are doing, in favour of more freedom, better month-to-month plans and a more affordable way to do mobile. Say goodbye to rigid plans, long-term contracts and all those other things that lock you in, and hello to freedom with our innovative Melon App. Why Melon Mobile? · We’re 100% Digital: No paperwork, no stores, no frustration - we're 100% digital. · You’re in control: Whether you want to build your own month-to-month Voice & Data plan (and change it any time) or choose one of our Unlimited Calls & Texts + Data plans. · Mobile made by you: More control means a happier you. We let you decide how you want your mobile plan to work for you. Need more Data next month? Change your plan. Less Data? Change it again. You’re in charge here. · Keep your number: Switch to Melon and keep your number. Porting takes a day, and it can be done from our App. · We keep things simple: Sign-up is a breeze. Order a free SIM, complete Self-RICA, all on our App or Website, without having to visit a store. · We don’t do contracts: You’re not locked into anything with us. Build a plan, choose a plan, change a plan – it’s all up to you. So, what’s this free trial thing? We’re giving you the chance to put us to the test for 14 days, for free. That’s 14 days of our Unlimited Calls & Texts plus 5GB Data, for free. Become a Melon test pilot by signing up to your free trial. 1. Visit www.melonmobile.co.za. 2. Register & choose your SIM (physical or eSIM). 3. Pay a small delivery (if needed) and SIM Activation fee. 4. Download the Melon Mobile App. 5. RICA & Activate SIM. 6. Enjoy your free trial. It’s easy-peasy. But wait, there’s more: Once you’re testing us out, take a look at all the other amazing things you can get from Melon. You can refer a friend and get tech vouchers up to R1000. We’ve introduced free eSIMs on all compatible smartphones and devices. We’ve brought in something we like to call, “Family Plans”, which allows you to add more SIMs to your account, giving you control over Data & Voice usage for your whole family. We’ve brought in AI, to learn more about our customer behaviour, so we can make our product even better. And we’re only getting started. #MoveToMelon and put us to the test with your free trial. Visit melonmobile.co.za and download the Melon App today. Welcome to the sweet side of mobile.

Screenshots

Vala Zonke3 screens
Melon Mobile 2.04 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Vala Zonke at 12.0 against Melon Mobile 2.0's 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Vala Zonke versus Melon Mobile 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVala ZonkeMelon Mobile 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAcumen SoftwareMelon Mobile Holdings (Pty) Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Vala Zonke

No in-app purchases

None

Melon Mobile 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vala Zonke free?
Vala Zonke is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Melon Mobile 2.0 free?
Melon Mobile 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vala Zonke or Melon Mobile 2.0 have ads?
Neither Vala Zonke nor Melon Mobile 2.0 shows ads.

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