Comparison

Shiga vs Root by Sudo

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

Head to head
About

Shiga

Features
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Move money across borders with Shiga. Built for Africans in the diaspora, Shiga makes it easier to send money home, manage supported currencies, pay everyday bills, and spend online with a virtual USD card where available. One simple app for the money you move every day: • Send money to other Shiga users • Transfer money to supported bank accounts • Hold and manage supported currencies • Review exchange rates, fees, recipient information, and transfer details before confirming • Pay eligible bills and services • Create and manage a virtual USD card where available • Track your balances and transaction history • Protect your account with your PIN and device biometrics Send with clarity Know what you are confirming before a transaction goes through. Review the applicable rate, fees, recipient, and transfer details in one place. Made for life across borders Whether you are supporting family, managing multiple currencies, or paying for everyday needs, Shiga brings your essential money tools together in one straightforward app. Availability Features, supported currencies, virtual cards, fees, transfer destinations, and verification requirements may vary by country, account eligibility, and verification status. Download Shiga today and make cross-border money simpler.

About

Root by Sudo

Manage your finances with a virtual payment card. Track spending, get real-time transaction insights, and create custom payment cards for better financial control.

Highlights
  • Create and manage payment cards
  • Track spending
  • Real-time transaction insights
  • Customizable payment cards
  • Financial control
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Root is a payment service that allows you to create and manage payment cards, track your spending, and receive real-time transaction insights on all of your purchases.

Screenshots

Shiga4 screens
Root by Sudo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Root by Sudo at 13.0 against Shiga's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shiga ships an update every 3 weeks, Root by Sudo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shiga versus Root by Sudo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShigaRoot by Sudo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.2 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—37.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPayshiga Technologies IncSudo Africa, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Shiga

No in-app purchases

None

Root by Sudo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shiga free?
Shiga is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Root by Sudo free?
Root by Sudo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shiga or Root by Sudo have ads?
Neither Shiga nor Root by Sudo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shiga or Root by Sudo?
Shiga ships an update every 3 weeks, and Root by Sudo fortnightly. Most recently, Shiga was updated on October 14, 2026 and Root by Sudo on September 28, 2026.

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