Awesome MFB vs Pennycounts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Awesome MFB
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Features of Awesome MFB: 1. Easy Account Management View account balances and transaction history. Manage multiple accounts effortlessly. 2. Seamless Transfers Transfer money between your accounts. Send money to friends and family instantly. Schedule future and recurring transfers. 3. Bill Payments Pay utility bills, credit card bills, and more. Set up auto-payments to avoid late fees. 4. Mobile Deposits Deposit checks using your phone's camera. Quick and secure deposit process. 5. Alerts & Notifications Receive real-time account alerts and notifications. Customize alerts for low balances, large transactions, and more.
Pennycounts
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Pennycounts is a fast, secure way to handle everyday Nigerian bill payments ā all from one app. PAY FOR EVERYTHING YOU NEED ⢠Airtime and data top-ups for MTN, Glo, Airtel, and 9mobile ⢠Electricity tokens for all major DisCos (AEDC, EKEDC, IKEDC, IBEDC, KAEDCO, KEDCO, PHED, JED, BEDC) ⢠Cable TV subscriptions for DStv, GOtv, and StarTimes ⢠Education PINs for WAEC, JAMB, NECO, and NABTEB SECURE BY DESIGN ⢠Payments processed by Paystack, a CBN-licensed Payment Service Provider ⢠Bank-grade encryption (TLS) with certificate pinning for every API call ⢠Biometric login (Face ID / Touch ID) for fast, secure account access ⢠We never see or store your card details ā all payment processing is handled by Paystack INSTANT, CLEAR, RELIABLE ⢠Real-time transaction status ā see exactly when your token arrives ⢠Detailed transaction history with downloadable receipts ⢠Smart fee calculation shown clearly before you pay ā no surprises NO WALLET, NO HASSLE ⢠Pay directly from your bank account or card ā no need to fund a wallet first ⢠Bank transfer is the recommended payment method for lower fees ⢠Service fees are kept low and disclosed before every transaction BUILT IN NIGERIA, FOR NIGERIANS Pennycounts is built and operated by Datafy Technologies Limited, a registered Nigerian company committed to making bill payments simple, secure, and reliable. Need help? Visit www.pennycountsng.com or email support@pennycountsng.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pennycounts at every 3 weeks against Awesome MFB's every 2 months. Awesome MFB's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). 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.
Awesome MFB ships an update every 2 months, Pennycounts every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Awesome MFB | Pennycounts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 ā better | 15.1 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Awesome Microfinance Bank | Datafy Technologies Limited |
In-app purchases
Awesome MFB
No in-app purchases
Pennycounts
No in-app purchases









