Comparison

Freedom Network vs Loop56 Merchant

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

Head to head
About

Freedom Network

Features
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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

About

Loop56 Merchant

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Freedom Network4 screens
Loop56 Merchant4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Freedom Network versus Loop56 Merchant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreedom NetworkLoop56 Merchant
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size53 MB35 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developer3Line Card Managementyemi Olayiwola

In-app purchases

None

Freedom Network

No in-app purchases

None

Loop56 Merchant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Freedom Network free?
Freedom Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loop56 Merchant free?
Loop56 Merchant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Freedom Network or Loop56 Merchant have ads?
Neither Freedom Network nor Loop56 Merchant shows ads.

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