Afrihost vs Wanatu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Afrihost
Manage your internet services and accounts on the go. Access all your products, top up data, make payments, and check network status. Get support and view important messages directly from your phone.
- Manage all products
- Top up data
- Make payments
- Check network status
- Create new accounts
- Get help via chat and tickets
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The power of ClientZone in your pocket! The Afrihost App gives you access to ClientZone's powerful features from the convenience of your phone. Manage your products, top up data, make payments, check the network status and more from anywhere! Do even more ● Create a new account. ● Sign up for mobile products Products ● All your products in one place. ● Sort products by type. ● Pin your most used products for easy access. ● Top up directly from the homescreen. My Account ● View and update personal details. ● Manage payments, view invoices and settle your account. ● View and track orders. Network Status ● View the current status of our network. ● Subscribe to network notifications in your area. Get Help ● Chat via WhatsApp Help or Live Chat. ● Get answers on the Help Centre or Afrihost Answers. ● View and submit Support Tickets. ● Submit a Call Me Back request. Message Center ● View important messages, promotions and news directly on your device.
Wanatu
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Wanatu is South Africa's homegrown ride-hailing service — built for South Africans, by South Africans. Book a ride in seconds, track your driver in real time, and arrive safely every time. Wanatu gives you full control over your journey from start to finish. KEY FEATURES Instant & Scheduled Rides Book a ride now or schedule one in advance. Set up recurring trips for your daily routine so you never have to think about it again. Book for Family Add secondary users and manage trips for your children, parents or anyone who needs a safe ride — even when you're not with them. Package Delivery Send packages across town with real-time tracking and delivery confirmation. Flexible Payments Pay by card, wallet top-up, or ride passes — all managed in one place. Emergency Contacts Set trusted contacts who are notified when you're on a trip for added peace of mind. Wanatu is available in Pretoria and Centurion, with airport trips to OR Tambo and Lanseria. Download Wanatu today and travel on your terms.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Wanatu at every 9 days against Afrihost's monthly. 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.
Afrihost ships an update monthly, Wanatu every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.
| Parameter | Afrihost | Wanatu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (157 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 157 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Afrihost | Wanatu |
In-app purchases
Afrihost
No in-app purchases
Wanatu
No in-app purchases







