MTN App ZA vs Praying Mantis
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MTN App ZA
Manage your mobile account, recharge airtime, and access exclusive deals. Track data usage, control spending, and share data with friends and family. Enjoy a streamlined experience with features like dark mode and secure login.
- Recharge airtime and bundles
- Access app-only deals
- Manage spend limits
- Track data usage
- Share data bundles
- Secure login with MTN ID
- Dark mode
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Say Y’ello to the new MTN App. This is just the beginning! Some features are still on the way, and more will be added soon. Expect a better experience with each update! Manage every aspect of your connected life on the new MTN App ZA. Use the MTN App at no cost: Once you have downloaded it, you don’t need data or airtime to use the app. Recharge on the go: Easily buy airtime and bundles using your bank card, airtime, YelloBucks and more. Unlock App-Only deals: Save up to 70% on bundles available only on the MTN App. Find offers that are Made4U: Get access to tailored data, voice, combo, social deals that give you the best value for money. Control your spending: Manage your spend limits, view balances, track data usage and access invoices and statements. Share data: Use DataShare to let friends and family use your data bundles. What’s new? Log in more securely with MTN ID. Faster, easier recharging. Manage all your accounts in one place. More payment options for the products you love. Dark mode to save battery and reduce eye strain.
Praying Mantis
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Praying Mantis helps you organize your prayer requests, stay consistent in prayer, and focus on one conversation with God at a time. Whether you're praying for your family, friends, church, work, or personal needs, Praying Mantis makes it easy to create prayer lists that fit your life and guide you through them each day.
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Verdict
MTN App ZA and Praying Mantis are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MTN App ZA | Praying Mantis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MTN South Africa (Pty) LTD | Christian Strydom |
In-app purchases
MTN App ZA
No in-app purchases
Praying Mantis
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MTN App ZA free?
Is Praying Mantis free?
Do MTN App ZA or Praying Mantis have ads?
Which is updated more often, MTN App ZA or Praying Mantis?
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