Comparison

EQ9 vs BerdSend

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

BerdSend

Features
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BerdSend – International Mobile Top-Up Made Simple BerdSend makes it easy to send mobile airtime and available mobile plans to family and friends around the world. Recharge supported mobile numbers across Latin America, Central America, Africa, the Caribbean, and other available destinations — directly from your phone. With BerdSend, you can: • Send international mobile top-ups quickly and easily • Recharge supported prepaid mobile numbers • Browse available airtime and mobile plans by country and operator • Send top-ups across supported destinations in Latin America, Central America, Africa, the Caribbean, and beyond • Select the destination, phone number, operator, and available amount or plan • Keep track of your transactions from your BerdSend account • Enjoy a simple and secure mobile experience International top-ups in just a few steps Choose a destination, enter the recipient’s mobile number, select the available operator and top-up option, then complete your payment. BerdSend handles the recharge process so you can stay connected with the people who matter. Whether you’re supporting family, helping a friend, or simply sending mobile credit abroad, BerdSend gives you a convenient way to recharge supported mobile phones internationally. Download BerdSend and make international mobile top-ups simpler. Sa mete mo rechèch enpòtan yo natirèlman: international mobile top-up, mobile airtime, mobile plans, prepaid mobile, Latin America, Central America, Africa, Caribbean.

Screenshots

EQ94 screens
BerdSend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EQ9 at 13.0 against BerdSend's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
EQ9 versus BerdSend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEQ9BerdSend
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEQ9BERDSEND LLC

In-app purchases

None

EQ9

No in-app purchases

None

BerdSend

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EQ9 free?
EQ9 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BerdSend free?
BerdSend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EQ9 or BerdSend have ads?
Neither EQ9 nor BerdSend shows ads.

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