BW vs MTN App ZA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BW
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BW-SOS offers the best portable emergency solution for Security, Medical and Roadside Assistance in Botswana.
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.
- Recharge airtime and bundles
- Access app-only deals
- Manage spend limits
- Track data usage
- Share data bundles
- Secure login with MTN ID
- Dark mode
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MTN App ZA at every 2 weeks against BW's every 3 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.
BW ships an update every 3 months, MTN App ZA every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BW | MTN App ZA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.5 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 18.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SOS-ICT (PTY) LTD | Mobile Telephone Networks (PTY) Limited |
In-app purchases
BW
No in-app purchases
MTN App ZA
No in-app purchases
