Freedom Network vs Loop56 Merchant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Freedom Network
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Freedom Network is an agency banking brand powered by 3Line Card Management Limited, it is a network of Agent Clusters performing financial transaction on behalf of financial institutions (Commercial Banks), and other third party service provider (DSTV, PHCN) to a target end customer. The Freedom Network comprises of a Mobile Application, the agent network cluster, partnering commercial banks as well as third party service providers. The basic financial services like: 1. Account Opening 2. Deposit 3. Withdrawal 4. Funds Transfer 5. Bills Payment 6. Airtime Topup 7. Enrollment Under the Freedom Network, an agent can open a tier 1 account across any of our partnering banks, in addition to this. An agent can also perform deposit transaction for a customer into any commercial bank, card based withdrawal transaction can also be performed on mobile devices. For enquiries, please contact Freedom Network via: freedomnetwork@3lineng.com, clientengagement@3lineng.com 01-454-9506
Loop56 Merchant
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Loop56 is the all-in-one business management app built specifically for Nigerian retailers, shops, and SMEs. Whether you run a supermarket, restaurant, pharmacy, fashion store, or any retail business โ Loop56 gives you everything you need to sell, manage inventory, accept payments, and grow your business. POINT OF SALE (POS) - Fast, intuitive cash register for quick sales - Works offline โ never miss a sale - Support for cash, card, transfer, and wallet payments - Print or share digital receipts via WhatsApp - Till management with shift open/close tracking INVENTORY MANAGEMENT - Track stock levels in real-time - Low stock alerts so you never run out - Product variants (sizes, colors, etc.) - Barcode scanning support - Bulk import products easily INVOICING & BILLING - Create and send professional invoices - Track payment status (paid, pending, overdue) - Send payment reminders - Convert quotes to invoices WALLET & PAYMENTS - Built-in business wallet - Accept payments directly to your wallet - Easy withdrawals to your bank account - Track all transactions in one place STAFF MANAGEMENT - Add staff with role-based permissions - Cashier mode for employees - Track individual staff sales performance - Secure PIN access for each user REPORTS & ANALYTICS - Daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports - Profit margin tracking - Best-selling products insights - Export reports for your records E-COMMERCE & STOREFRONT - Create your own online store - Share your store link on social media - Accept orders from anywhere - Manage online and in-store sales together AI SALES ASSISTANT - Sell on WhatsApp and social media automatically - AI chatbot handles customer enquiries 24/7 - Converts DMs into orders while you sleep - Syncs with your inventory and pricing - Never miss a sale โ even when you're offline WHY NIGERIAN BUSINESSES CHOOSE LOOP56 Built for the Nigerian market Works with or without internet No expensive hardware needed โ just your phone Affordable pricing for small businesses Local customer support Join thousands of Nigerian merchants already using Loop56 to simplify their business operations. Download now and start selling smarter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Freedom Network at 13.0 against Loop56 Merchant's 15.1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Freedom Network | Loop56 Merchant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 15.1 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 3Line Card Management | yemi Olayiwola |
In-app purchases
Freedom Network
No in-app purchases
Loop56 Merchant
No in-app purchases






