Comparison

AirMobile vs KayaNet

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

Head to head
About

AirMobile

Manage all your Afrihost products, including eSIMs, from one place. Top up data and airtime, update personal details, and track orders. Get help via chat or support tickets, and stay informed with network status updates and notifications.

Highlights
  • Manage all products including eSIMs
  • Top up data and airtime
  • View and update personal details
  • Manage payments and view invoices
  • Check network status
  • Access help via chat and support tickets
Features
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The AirMobile App by Afrihost gives you full control. Manage your products, top up, activate eSIMs, share data/airtime, earn rewards, check the network status and more from anywhere. Products ● All your products in one place — including eSIMs. ● Pin your most used products for easy access. ● Top up data and airtime directly from the homescreen. My Account ● View and update personal details. ● Manage payments, view invoices and settle your account. ● View and track orders. ● eRICA directly in the app. Network Status ● View the current status of our network. ● Subscribe to network notifications in your area. Get Help ● Chat via WhatsApp Help. ● Get answers on the Help Centre. ● View and submit Support Tickets. ● Submit a Call Me Back request. Notification Center ● Stay up to date with important messages, promotions and news.

About

KayaNet

Features
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Connect to any KayaNet hotspot and use our companion app to effortlessly manage your family's connectivity, track your active time, and control all your devices. Experience Truly Uncapped Internet KayaNet delivers high-speed, uncapped Wi-Fi. Say goodbye to data limits, megabyte counting, and unexpected cut-offs. Simply choose how long you want to stay online, and enjoy unlimited streaming, browsing, and downloading for the duration of your session. Key Features -Uncapped Access: Total freedom to browse. Once you're connected, use as much data as you need without any caps. -Live Time Tracking: Keep an eye on your active access bundle with a real-time countdown timer right on your dashboard. -Multi-Device Management: Easily link and manage internet access for your laptops, tablets, and Smart TVs. -Family Connectivity: Keep the whole house online! Add, manage, and renew access for your family members in just a few taps. -Instant In-App Top-Ups: Buy more time whenever you need it directly from your phone with M-Pesa. How to Get Started -Find a Hotspot: Locate an active KayaNet Wi-Fi signal in your area. -Connect: Join the network via your device’s Wi-Fi settings to get online. -Manage with the App: Open the KayaNet app to link your devices, top up your time, and effortlessly manage your uncapped access. Note: KayaNet services are currently rolling out in select areas. Please ensure you are within range of a KayaNet hotspot to fully utilize the app’s features and manage your connection.

Screenshots

AirMobile4 screens
KayaNet4 screens

Verdict

The call

AirMobile and KayaNet are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
AirMobile versus KayaNet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirMobileKayaNet
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size145 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAfrihostSOLIDitech

In-app purchases

None

AirMobile

No in-app purchases

None

KayaNet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirMobile free?
AirMobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KayaNet free?
KayaNet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AirMobile or KayaNet have ads?
Neither AirMobile nor KayaNet shows ads.

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