Comparison

eQUB vs Mela Equb

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

Head to head
About

eQUB

This app facilitates group savings and access to credit through a rotating lottery system. Members contribute to a pool, and one participant is randomly selected each round to receive the total collected amount. It's designed to help individuals save and access funds by pooling resources with others.

Highlights
  • Rotating savings groups (eQubs)
  • Random lottery winner selection
  • Pooled savings collection
  • Access to credit
  • Manage personal and group savings
  • Track money rotation
Features
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Equb is an alternative means to achieve saving and improve access to credit by rotation of savings. Individuals agree to pool their savings for a defined period of time to jointly save by creating an eQub. Members, who participate in an eQub, are called eQubers. They make payments every round which will be collected and given to a randomly chosen lottery winner who will claim the collected money. An administrator, who collects money from all members, is called Head eQuber/Seb-sabi. The lottery is drawn on each round and every member will win the lottery exactly once in a given cycle. Members will eventually win all the amount they have paid in all the rounds. The winning amount is the sum total of all the contributions from the members of the eQub. All transactions are made in ETB (Ethiopian Birr). Payments are collected from eQubers into a pooling account managed by Equb Financial Technologies PLC. When a winner is picked by the random lottery, the money can be claimed by the user into an account of their choosing that is set up when they join an eQub. eQub app is the first app that helps you dip into your future savings. It allows you to conveniently setup & manage your personal & eQub groups in a few taps. Stay on top of your savings. See how your money revolves. Terms of Service: https://shorturl.at/AKMR4

About

Mela Equb

Features
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Mela is a revolutionary app designed to simplify and enhance the traditional "Equb" savings method. With Mela, users can effortlessly create and manage group savings pools, making it easier than ever to participate in this trusted financial practice. Whether you're saving for a big purchase, emergency fund, or just want to build a strong financial habit, Mela provides a secure and transparent platform for collaboration. The app offers features like automated contributions, real-time tracking, and flexible group management, ensuring that every member stays on the same page. Mela brings the age-old tradition of Equb into the digital age, offering a modern, user-friendly solution for collective financial empowerment.

Screenshots

eQUB4 screens
Mela Equb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mela Equb at every 3 weeks against eQUB's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

eQUB ships an update every 2 months, Mela Equb every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
eQUB versus Mela Equb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereQUBMela Equb
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB39 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEqub Financial Technologies PLCdawit eyob

In-app purchases

None

eQUB

No in-app purchases

None

Mela Equb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eQUB free?
eQUB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mela Equb free?
Mela Equb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eQUB or Mela Equb have ads?
Neither eQUB nor Mela Equb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eQUB or Mela Equb?
eQUB ships an update every 2 months, and Mela Equb every 3 weeks. Most recently, eQUB was updated on September 20, 2026 and Mela Equb on September 22, 2026.

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