SARS Mobile eFiling vs Absa Banking
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SARS Mobile eFiling
This app allows taxpayers to manage their tax affairs conveniently from their mobile devices. It offers features for registration, submitting returns, checking assessment outcomes, and accessing important tax documents securely. Designed for ease of use, it brings tax filing to your fingertips anytime, anywhere.
- Register as an eFiler
- Submit annual Income Tax Returns
- Use tax calculator
- Upload supporting documents
- View Notice of Assessment
- Request Statement of Account
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Please note that the App is available for IOS version 10 to the latest. The SARS eFiling App is an innovation from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) that will appeal to the new generation of mobile taxpayers. c, tablets or iPads and receive their assessment. The SARS eFiling App brings simple convenient, easy and secure eFiling to the palm of your hand, anytime, anywhere. You can use the SARS eFiling App to: •Register as an eFiler •Retrieve your username and/or password •View, complete and submit your annual Income Tax Return (ITR12) •Use the tax calculator to get an indication of your assessment outcome •View the status of your return once submitted •Upload supporting documents •View a summary of your Notice of Assessment (ITA34) •Request and view your Statement of Account (ITSA) •Request Notice of Registration •View Correspondence
Absa Banking
Manage your bank accounts, approve transactions, and enhance security with advanced biometrics. Simplify payments, get instant statements, and withdraw cash without a card. Enjoy convenient banking features like a virtual assistant and prepaid purchases.
- Approve/reject transactions
- Facial biometrics security
- Virtual assistant (Abby)
- Instant payments (PayShap)
- Card management (lock/replace)
- Cardless ATM withdrawals
- Prepaid airtime/data/electricity
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Discover why millions choose the award-winning Absa Banking App for secure, simple and convenient banking 24/7. Whether you’re paying, saving, borrowing or managing your money, the Absa Banking App gives you the tools to bank with confidence, wherever life takes you. Get started in minutes - Open an account without visiting a branch. - Apply for products like credit cards, loans, insurance and more. - Access more banking solutions as your needs grow. Manage your money with confidence - View and manage all your accounts in one place. - Increase your credit card limit or apply for an overdraft. - Adjust your banking and card limits whenever you need to. - Monitor your credit score for free with Credit Coach. - Grow your savings with Savings Coach. Payments at your fingertips - Fast payments with PayShap. - Send money with CashSend. - Make international payments with Global Pay and more. - Use Pay@ or EasyPay to pay your bills on time. - Buy digital vouchers in seconds. Bank securely - Lock, unlock or replace your card in just a few taps. - Approve or reject transactions instantly. - Pay securely with your Virtual Card or your phone. - Protect your account with facial biometrics. -Enjoy added peace of mind with Digital Fraud Warranty. More reasons to love the App - Book flights and accommodation with exclusive discounts. - Earn real cash back with Absa Rewards. - Chat to Abby, your virtual banking assistant. - Reverse unauthorised debit orders. - Play Lotto & Powerball
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Absa Banking at 4.7 against SARS Mobile eFiling's 2.4. Absa Banking also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 18%) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 12). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Absa Banking holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Absa Banking has 5.2K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of SARS Mobile eFiling's written reviews are positive against 44% of Absa Banking's.
SARS Mobile eFiling ships an update monthly, Absa Banking every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SARS Mobile eFiling | Absa Banking |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (12 ratings) | 4.7 (5.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | 43.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 5.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 380 MB | 408 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | South African Revenue Service | Absa Bank Limited |
Customer experience
SARS Mobile eFiling
Absa Banking
Bugs and requests
SARS Mobile eFiling
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Absa Banking
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues after device migration
- Incorrect payment references and confirmations
- Inability to access certain account types
- Timezone-related date/time issues
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to edit recurring payments
- Option to view credit card balance
- Improved transaction history and reporting
- Geo-payment feature like other banks
In-app purchases
SARS Mobile eFiling
No in-app purchases
Absa Banking
No in-app purchases
