Comparison

Monibac vs Recon

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

Head to head
About

Monibac

This app allows users to save money and earn interest by locking their funds for a specified period. It offers easy top-ups and withdrawals with no charges on deposits. Eligibility requires users to be over 18 and reside in Nigeria.

Highlights
  • Earn interest on locked savings
  • No charges on deposits
  • Easy top-up and withdrawal
  • Account registration
  • Savings lock periods
Features
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Monibac is an app where you can save and earn interest on your savings, and easily top up and withdraw to your account. Why Monibac? There are no charges on deposits. You earn interest when you lock your savings. You can easily top up and withdraw to your account. How it works Install the Monibac App from the App Store Register your account Start saving Lock your savings for a specified period of time to earn interest. For example, if you save for 3 months, you get 3% of your savings; for 6 months, you get 5%. Eligibility Above 18 years Lives in Nigeria Contact Us Customer service Email: admin@monibac.com Customer service Hotline: 07060953139 Address: Block A211, Sura Shopping Complex, Lagos Island, Lagos State.

About

Recon

This app facilitates cashless payments across Africa for vendors, agency bankers, and general users. It offers a secure digital wallet, contactless payments via NFC, and QR code/USSD solutions for areas with limited internet. Experience convenient and accessible mobile transactions.

Highlights
  • Secure digital wallet
  • NFC contactless payments
  • QR code payments
  • USSD payment solutions
  • Mobile transaction facilitation
  • Cashless economy focus
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Recon Labs Limited is a dynamic fintech company that is dedicated to making cashless payments more accessible and convenient for everyone in Africa. Our cutting-edge solutions are designed to enable vendors, agency bankers, and general users to seamlessly transact using their mobile devices. With the help of our secure digital wallet, users can store their payment information and make quick and easy transactions with just a few taps on their phones. We also use Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to enable contactless card payments, making it even easier for users to pay for goods and services without having to physically touch a payment terminal. Our innovative QR code and USSD solutions allow users to make payments even in areas with limited internet connectivity, ensuring that no one is left behind in the move toward a cashless economy. At Recon Labs Limited, we are committed to providing our customers with a safe and secure platform for all their payment needs. With our state-of-the-art security features, users can rest assured that their information is protected at all times. Join us today and experience the future of payments in Africa!

Screenshots

Monibac4 screens
Recon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Recon at 5.0 against Monibac's 2.8. Recon also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). Monibac's advantage is ratings volume (87 vs 1) and device support. On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Recon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monibac has 87 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Monibac versus Recon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMonibacRecon
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (87 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings87 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB91 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperPrime Zone LimitedRecon Labs

In-app purchases

None

Monibac

No in-app purchases

None

Recon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Monibac free?
Monibac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Recon free?
Recon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Monibac or Recon?
Recon is rated higher. Monibac averages 2.8 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Recon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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