Comparison

Afrinvestor 2.0 vs Recon

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

Head to head
About

Afrinvestor 2.0

This app offers a platform for trading stocks and treasury bills with powerful tools and comprehensive investor education. It provides market insights, research, and innovative features for informed investment decisions, with no minimum account opening balance required.

Highlights
  • Powerful charting tools
  • Portfolio analysis
  • Innovative order control features
  • Comprehensive investor education
  • Expert market commentary and research
  • Online tutorials and tool guides
Features
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At Afrinvest Securities Limited we are committed to providing best-in-class trading opportunities and support services with the premium resources, based on global standards. Our online trading services include trading tools, trading support and comprehensive investor education now with no minimum account opening balance required. We are committed to providing best-in-class trading opportunities and support services with the premium resources, based on global standards. Our online trading services include: 1. Tools - Powerful, intuitive trading tools designed to help you make more informed investment decisions: - Charting tools - Portfolio analysis - Innovative features provide easier access to order and position control 2. Education - Access a one-stop, comprehensive resource for developing your trading skills and/or strategy. - Periodically organized trading workshops - Online tutorials, tool guides, and more In addition to our Afrinvestor.com trading services, as a registered client you get full access to market insights and research, along with a variety of non-trading 3. Expert Insight and Research - Expert market commentary and research from our award winning - Access to our in-depth market research

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

Afrinvestor 2.04 screens
Recon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Recon at 5.0 against Afrinvestor 2.0's 2.6. Recon also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Afrinvestor 2.0's advantage is ratings volume (51 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Afrinvestor 2.0 has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Afrinvestor 2.0 versus Recon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAfrinvestor 2.0Recon
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (51 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB91 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAfrinvest Securities LimitedRecon Labs

In-app purchases

None

Afrinvestor 2.0

No in-app purchases

None

Recon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Afrinvestor 2.0 free?
Afrinvestor 2.0 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, Afrinvestor 2.0 or Recon?
Recon is rated higher. Afrinvestor 2.0 averages 2.6 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Recon averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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