Comparison

Recon vs MoMo App

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

Head to head
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!

About

MoMo App

Manage all your finances in one place with this comprehensive financial app. It offers secure login, money transfers, bill payments, loans, and virtual cards for convenient transactions and online shopping.

Highlights
  • All financial needs in one place
  • Secure biometric login
  • Send and receive money
  • Instant bill payments
  • Access loans and advances
  • Virtual card for online shopping
  • Scan and pay with QR codes
Features
Currently charting
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Send and receive money locally and internationally effortlessly with MoMo. Features: • Send and receive money locally and internationally • Pay bills quickly and securely • Deposit and CashOut with ease • Scan and pay with QR codes • Shop online safely with a virtual card • Access loans and advances when you need them • Grow your money with savings and investment options • Buy airtime and data instantly • Buy tickets for events and services • Secure biometric login for fast access App Availability: Available in Benin, Cameroon, Congo-Brazzaville, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Uganda, and Zambia. South Africa and Nigeria users can download their dedicated local MoMo apps.

Screenshots

Recon4 screens
MoMo App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Recon at 5.0 against MoMo App's 3.5. Recon also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). MoMo App's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1) and chart position (#194 vs unranked). On price, 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

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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MoMo App has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Recon versus MoMo App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReconMoMo App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.5 (1.4K ratings)
Positive reviews—22.3% of reviews
Number of ratings11.4K — better
Update frequency—Monthly
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#194 — better
Devices—iPhone — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB90 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRecon LabsMTN FINTECH(PTY) LTD

Bugs and requests

Recon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

MoMo App

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • OTP generation failure
  • Verification link issues
  • Inability to log in
  • Unresponsive app features
  • Incompatibility with eSIM

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add YelloSave feature
  • Improve verification process
  • Integrate more services
  • Allow profile picture customization
  • Optimize app performance

In-app purchases

None

Recon

No in-app purchases

None

MoMo App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Recon free?
Recon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MoMo App free?
MoMo App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Recon or MoMo App?
Recon is rated higher. Recon averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MoMo App averages 3.5 from 1.4K ratings.

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