Jootal vs HawilPay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jootal
This app simplifies sending money and investing in Africa for African expatriates in North America. It offers fast, secure transfers to bank accounts or mobile wallets with real-time tracking and easy bank/card linking.
- Fast & Secure Money Transfers
- Low Fees & Great Exchange Rates
- Real-Time Transaction Tracking
- Seamless Bank & Card Linking
- Secure & Compliant Platform
- Future Investment Opportunities
Read full descriptionHide full description
Jootal is the ultimate financial platform for the African expatriates in North America. Jootal makes it simple to send money and invest back home — all from one app. Key Features: - Fast & Secure Money Transfers – Send funds directly to bank accounts or mobile wallets with low fees and great exchange rates. - Real-Time Tracking – Know exactly where your money is with instant transaction updates. - Seamless Bank & Card Linking – Easily connect your bank account securely though PLAID, or debit card for smooth transactions. - Investment Opportunities (Coming Soon) – Invest in government bonds, agribusiness, real estate, and other vetted African projects — all from your phone. - Secure & Compliant – Built with top security measures and compliance standards to ensure safety and transparency.
HawilPay
Read full descriptionHide full description
Hawill Pay is a fast, secure, and affordable way to send money from the United States to Ethiopia and Somalia. Designed specifically for the East African diaspora, Hawill Pay helps you support your loved ones and manage international payments with ease. Key Features: Instant money transfers, typically delivered in minutes Low-cost, transparent fees and competitive exchange rates Flexible funding options including bank account, debit or credit card Multiple delivery options: mobile wallets, bank deposits, or cash pickup Easy-to-use app with a clean, user-friendly interface End-to-end security with encryption and fraud protection 24/7 customer support to assist with your needs Perfect for families, businesses, and community organizations. Download Hawill Pay today and experience the easiest way to send money home.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Jootal at none against HawilPay's shown. Jootal also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Jootal ships an update every 3 weeks, HawilPay every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jootal | HawilPay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jootal LLC | Commerce 360 Inc |
In-app purchases
Jootal
No in-app purchases
HawilPay
No in-app purchases









