Comparison

ZipZap Mobile POS vs ePocket Pay

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

Head to head
About

ZipZap Mobile POS

Accept credit and debit card payments on your smartphone or tablet with a secure Bluetooth card reader. Issue instant e-receipts and view transaction history. Requires a merchant account to obtain the card reader.

Highlights
  • Accepts Chip & PIN and mag stripe cards
  • Issues instant e-receipts via SMS/email
  • View transaction history
  • Secure, EMV-certified, and PCI compliant
  • Downloadable transaction reports
Features
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ZipZap is South Africa’s premier mobile card acceptance solution for smartphones and tablets that supports both Chip & PIN and mag stripe card transactions. In conjunction with the secure Bluetooth card reader and PIN pad, it enables businesses on the go the flexibility to accept credit and debit card payments on your iOS devices. All you need is to install the ZipZap App on your iPhone/iPad and the secure ZipZap card reader. Please note that you need to apply for a Merchant Account in order to obtain the Bluetooth card reader and transact using this solution. ZipZap is backed by Paycorp Holdings, South Africa’s only independent provider of end-to-end payment solutions. Paycorp’s subsidiaries, ATM Solutions offer ATMs, credit and debit card terminals. The benefits of ZipZap: •Accepts all card payments securely (Chip and PIN and mag stripe cards) •Issues instant E-receipts via SMS or email •Easy sign up - download our free app and a sales person will be in touch to get you up and running! •The convenience of viewing your transaction history via the ZipZap app or the merchant portal, myEFTPOS, where you can download reports daily •Secure transactions - State-of-the-art point-to-point encryption (P2PE) and is fully EMV-certified and PCI compliant For further information and pricing visit https://connected.co.za/card-connect.

About

ePocket Pay

Features
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ePocket – Simple, Affordable, Cashless Payments ePocket is a secure and easy-to-use mobile wallet built for everyday people, informal businesses, and communities. It enables fast, affordable, and cashless transactions using just a cellphone number or QR code—no cards, no long queues, and no complicated banking processes. Designed with townships and rural communities in mind, ePocket makes sending, receiving, and withdrawing money simple, accessible, and low-cost. What You Can Do With ePocket Send Money Send money instantly to friends, family, or anyone with a valid cellphone number or QR code. Request Money Ask for money from any South African number, with an optional purpose or note. Withdraw Cash Cash out through Money Agents, Shoprite Money Market, banks (EFT), or PayShap—quickly and conveniently. Top Up Your Wallet Add money via Money Agents, Spaza shops, EFT, or supported banking channels. Pay Bills Pay for services like electricity directly from your ePocket wallet. Scan & Pay Make quick, secure payments at supported merchants using QR code scanning. Merchant Services Accept digital payments easily and grow your business without expensive POS devices. In-App Advertising Promote your business directly to ePocket users at affordable rates. Why Choose ePocket • Low transaction fees • No bank card required • Works with cellphone numbers and QR codes • Built for informal traders and communities • Secure and regulated platform • Fast and easy onboarding Security & Trust Your security matters. ePocket uses encrypted transactions, PIN protection, and strict verification processes to keep your money safe. User verification (KYC) helps protect against fraud and ensures a trusted payment environment. Who Is ePocket For? • Individuals sending or receiving money • Informal traders and small businesses • Spaza shops and local merchants • Communities needing affordable cashless payments Whether you are buying bread, paying a merchant, sending money to family, or running a small business, ePocket gives you control of your money—anytime, anywhere. Download ePocket today and experience simple, affordable, cashless transactions made for everyday life.

Screenshots

ZipZap Mobile POS4 screens
ePocket Pay3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ZipZap Mobile POS at 8.0 against ePocket Pay's 18. 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 · 9 level
ZipZap Mobile POS versus ePocket Pay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZipZap Mobile POSePocket Pay
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMain Street 1723EPOCKET (PTY) LTD

In-app purchases

None

ZipZap Mobile POS

No in-app purchases

None

ePocket Pay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZipZap Mobile POS free?
ZipZap Mobile POS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ePocket Pay free?
ePocket Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZipZap Mobile POS or ePocket Pay have ads?
Neither ZipZap Mobile POS nor ePocket Pay shows ads.

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