Comparison

EQ9 vs Bordawave

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

Head to head
About

EQ9

This app facilitates instant, secure, and cost-effective international money transfers using blockchain technology. It allows users to convert and send funds across currencies, track activity, and withdraw locally in supported regions, aiming to reduce traditional banking fees and delays.

Highlights
  • Instant international money transfers
  • Blockchain-powered security
  • Cost-effective FX rates
  • Self-custody of assets
  • Scheduled recurring payments
  • Local currency withdrawals
Features
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EQ9 is an online FX application built to revolutionise the global cross-border payment market through instant, secure, and cost-effective blockchain-powered transfers. Designed for individuals and businesses, EQ9 delivers instant, secure, and cost-efficient international transfers—removing the friction, delays, and high fees of traditional financial services. At launch, EQ9 supports USD and EUR transactions. Users can deposit from anywhere globally, send funds to recipients worldwide, and enjoy seamless local currency withdrawals in supported regions. Integration with industry leader Banxa ensures reliable on- and off-ramping between EQ9 and traditional bank accounts. Key capabilities: * Convert and send funds across currencies * Maintain full self-custody of assets * Schedule or automate recurring FX payments * Instantly track account activity * Request payments in local currency * 0% transaction fees and near mid-market FX rates Upcoming updates include support for 130+ global currencies with live FX rate visibility, and an expansion of withdrawal coverage to match our already-global deposit reach. Current coverage: * Deposits: Global * Withdrawals: Australia, Canada, Europe, UK (+9 territories), and the United States * Transactions: Global Crypto-native users can also off-ramp USDC or ETH directly to their local bank by sending assets to their EQ9 account address — offering one of the simplest and most integrated crypto-to-fiat experiences available today. EQ9 is building the infrastructure for a modern global economy — one that is fast, secure, cheap, and borderless.

About

Bordawave

Easily accept credit and debit card payments from international clients. Create and send payment links directly to your wallet, with quick KYC verification for secure transactions and simple withdrawals.

Highlights
  • Create and send payment links
  • Accept international card payments
  • Global wallet for funds
  • Quick KYC verification
  • Easy withdrawals
  • Secure transactions
Features
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Bordawave is built for You! With this release, you can: Create and send payment links to international clients Accept Credit/ Debit card payments globally directly into your Bordawave wallet Complete quick KYC verification for safe transactions Manage your wallet balance with easy withdrawals Enjoy a simple, reliable way to get paid globally We’re just getting started, your feedback will help us make Bordawave even better.

Screenshots

EQ94 screens
Bordawave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: EQ9 at 3 against Bordawave's 1. EQ9 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for EQ9 against 5.0 for Bordawave. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EQ9 versus Bordawave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEQ9Bordawave
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB44 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEQ9Bordawave LLC

Customer experience

EQ9

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bordawave

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EQ9

No in-app purchases

None

Bordawave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EQ9 free?
EQ9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bordawave free?
Bordawave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EQ9 or Bordawave?
EQ9 and Bordawave are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do EQ9 or Bordawave have ads?
Neither EQ9 nor Bordawave shows ads.

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