Upesi vs eCustoms
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Upesi
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Upesi is the ideal way for you to send money online worldwide. From the comfort of your home or office, you will enjoy the following: - High locked-in online exchange rates: we pass on our great rates directly to you, so your recipient gets more with each transfer. - Low transfer fees: we have some of the lowest transfer fees online. - Guaranteed security & privacy. - 100% money back guarantee: if your online money transfer is not completed or delivered after you have funded the transaction, you may request a cancellation of the transaction and you will be refunded full. - Choice in payment options: you can pay by using your validated bank account, or by credit or debit card. - 24/7 phone & online support: we are here round the clock and can be reached by phone, email, or online web chat. We in Upesi believe in our client’s privacy and confidentiality and thus our system is secured by a well established security system as you security is our top priority. We observe a high compliance and safety standard to give the senders the peace of mind to transfer their money online knowing that their personal information and money is in safe hands. Our app uses third-party SDKs (Smile ID and MetaMap) for identity verification. These SDKs access the TrueDepth camera and ARKit features internally to perform liveliness detection and anti-spoofing. These features are only used during the user identity verification flow. No AR experiences are exposed to the user.
eCustoms
Streamline Kenya Revenue Authority customs procedures for travelers, traders, and transporters. Declare goods, pay duties, and manage border crossings efficiently with features for passengers, trucks, and consolidated cargo.
- Passenger declarations
- Border truck management
- Consolidated cargo imports
- Simplified trade declarations
- Mobile payment options
- Real-time status tracking
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Simplify KRA Customs with eCustoms! Travel, trade, or transport goods? The eCustoms app makes Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) customs processes faster and easier. Passenger Declarations – Declare in a snap, pay duties via mobile money/cards, and track status in real time. Enjoy Green Channel clearance! Border Truck Management – Submit truck details, pay tolls, and manage rotations digitally for seamless border crossings (Inward/Outward). Consolidated Cargo Imports – Register, declare, pay, and clear consolidated cargo imports effortlessly. Simplified Trade Regime – Declare goods (up to $2,000), upload docs, pay duties, and speed through borders with auto-tax calculations. Your customs sidekick—download eCustoms now for smarter, faster clearance
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: eCustoms at 13.0 against Upesi's 15.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Upesi ships an update every 3 weeks, eCustoms every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Upesi | eCustoms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UPESI MONEY TRANSFER LIMITED | Kenya Revenue Authority |
In-app purchases
Upesi
No in-app purchases
eCustoms
No in-app purchases
