Comparison

cowrieSend vs AlicoRemit

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

Head to head
About

cowrieSend

Features
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Secure, reliable and affordable money transfer between the UK and Africa. About us We understand that sending money back home is about more than just a transaction. It's about supporting loved ones, building dreams, and staying connected across distances. CowrieSend is dedicated to making the remittance process simple, secure, and cost-effective because we believe everyone deserves financial solutions that work for them. Powered by African Innovation cowrieSend is proudly built by Clydestone, a pioneer in African fintech with decades of experience crafting secure, innovative financial solutions. Leveraging Clydestone's expertise, cowrieSend is custom-tailored to meet the unique needs of the African diaspora. Our deep understanding of local markets and financial systems allows us to provide unparalleled convenience and value Building on Trusted Infrastructure CowrieSend operates on the same secure payment processing systems trusted by leading African banks, providing you with lightning-fast transfers and robust protection for your funds. Our strict adherence to FCA regulations demonstrates our commitment to your financial security. Further, our partnerships with respected global payment networks ensure seamless connectivity and a wide range of payout options for your convenience. Our Mission, Your Peace of Mind At cowrieSend, we prioritise transparency with upfront pricing and clear communication. You'll never encounter hidden fees or complicated fine print. We understand that your remittances often provide essential support, which is why we focus on fast transfer times so your money arrives when it's needed most. Should you have any questions or need assistance, our dedicated support team is always here to help.

About

AlicoRemit

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Money Delivered Your Way. Send to Bank โ€ข Cash Pickup โ€ข Fast & Secure AlicoRemit is FCA-authorised and HMRC-registered. Your funds are safeguarded in secure trust accounts and protected by UK regulations and advanced encryption. Weโ€™ve been helping people send money home for more than two decades. Every transfer is protected by UK regulations and backed by our secure systems, so you can send with confidence every time.

Screenshots

cowrieSend3 screens
AlicoRemit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: cowrieSend at 13.0 against AlicoRemit's 15.0. 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
cowrieSend versus AlicoRemit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametercowrieSendAlicoRemit
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size63 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClydestone UK LimitedALICO (UK) LTD

In-app purchases

None

cowrieSend

No in-app purchases

None

AlicoRemit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is cowrieSend free?
cowrieSend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AlicoRemit free?
AlicoRemit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do cowrieSend or AlicoRemit have ads?
Neither cowrieSend nor AlicoRemit shows ads.

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