SalaamPay vs GAB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
SalaamPay
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SalaamPay is the official mobile banking and wallet app from Salaam Bank. Send money. Pay bills. Open or link a bank account. Manage cards. All from your phone. What you can do - Send money to any SalaamPay wallet, M-Pesa, Airtel, or MTN number - Send across Kenya and Uganda - Send straight to a bank account (Pesalink, RTGS, bank transfer) - Pay merchants by scanning a QR code or entering a merchant ID - Pay utility bills - Buy airtime and data bundles - Top up your wallet from a bank account or card - Withdraw cash to your bank account - Open a new Salaam Bank account or link an existing one - Request and manage Salaam Bank cards: physical or virtual - Browse Sharia-compliant savings and investment products Built for security - a Wallet PIN and Bank PIN used to access the app and confirm transactions - Face ID, Touch ID, or fingerprint sign-in - End-to-end encryption on every transaction - Save and share transaction receipts Built for customers of Salaam Bank in Kenya and Uganda.
GAB
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GAB Express is a comprehensive banking app that puts the power of your finances at your fingertips. With GAB Express, you can easily transfer funds, apply for facilities, pay bills, manage beneficiaries, and more. The app is designed to be user-friendly and secure, so you can manage your money with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SalaamPay at monthly against GAB's every 5 months. GAB's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SalaamPay ships an update monthly, GAB every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SalaamPay | GAB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly โ better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salaam African Bank | GulfAfrican Bank Ltd |
In-app purchases
SalaamPay
No in-app purchases
GAB
No in-app purchases









