Comparison

Awesome MFB vs Pennycounts

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

Head to head
About

Awesome MFB

Features
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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.

About

Pennycounts

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Pennycounts is a fast, secure way to handle everyday Nigerian bill payments — 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 — all payment processing is handled by Paystack INSTANT, CLEAR, RELIABLE • Real-time transaction status — see exactly when your token arrives • Detailed transaction history with downloadable receipts • Smart fee calculation shown clearly before you pay — no surprises NO WALLET, NO HASSLE • Pay directly from your bank account or card — 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

Screenshots

Awesome MFB4 screens
Pennycounts4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Awesome MFB ships an update every 2 months, Pennycounts every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Awesome MFB versus Pennycounts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAwesome MFBPennycounts
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAwesome Microfinance BankDatafy Technologies Limited

In-app purchases

None

Awesome MFB

No in-app purchases

None

Pennycounts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Awesome MFB free?
Awesome MFB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pennycounts free?
Pennycounts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Awesome MFB or Pennycounts have ads?
Neither Awesome MFB nor Pennycounts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Awesome MFB or Pennycounts?
Awesome MFB ships an update every 2 months, and Pennycounts every 3 weeks. Most recently, Awesome MFB was updated on October 4, 2026 and Pennycounts on October 4, 2026.

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