SalaamPay vs FoonPay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā 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.
FoonPay
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FoonPay is a secure and convenient digital wallet that helps you manage your money anytime, anywhere. Key Features: ⢠Send and receive payments securely ⢠Swap funds between supported mobile wallets ⢠Purchase internet and data bundles from multiple providers ⢠Manage your wallet balance in real time ⢠View transaction history and account activity ⢠Fast, reliable, and user-friendly experience ⢠Secure account management and verification Whether you need to buy data, transfer money, or swap funds between wallets, FoonPay provides a simple and secure solution for your daily financial needs. Download FoonPay today and experience smarter digital payments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SalaamPay at monthly against FoonPay's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· 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, FoonPay every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SalaamPay | FoonPay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly ā better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 15.1 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Salaam African Bank | FoonPay |
In-app purchases
SalaamPay
No in-app purchases
FoonPay
No in-app purchases









