PAYE Mobile vs CediWise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PAYE Mobile
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PAYE Mobile is a rebuild of PAYE Tax Calculator. This app offers a seamless calculation of Pay As You Earn(PAYE) tax per GRA (Ghana Revenue Authority) standards for employees/employers. Other calculations include; Standard VAT calculation, SSNIT Calculation. A new interesting update to this version is a mini payroll, soon to be activated.
CediWise
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CediWise is the modern money app built for Ghanaian workers, students and small business owners. It helps you understand your salary, plan realistic budgets, track SME expenses and debts, and build real financial literacy in one place. Salary & Tax (PAYE and SSNIT) Calculate your Ghana PAYE and SSNIT deductions based on 2026 tax rules. See your gross pay, all deductions and your true take-home salary so you can plan with confidence. Use the built-in PAYE check to compare what your employer is deducting for PAYE and SSNIT against GRA-based figures and spot potential issues early. Smart Budgeting Create category-based budgets for bills, food, transport, savings, airtime, data and more. Watch simple progress bars show how much you’ve spent and what’s left so you avoid overspending and stay on top of your money goals. SME Ledger & VAT Tracking Record sales and expenses for your small or medium business. See profit trends at a glance and track progress toward the GHS 750,000 VAT registration threshold so you always know where your business stands. Spending Insights View charts and summaries of where your money goes each month. Spot patterns, cut wasteful spending and re-align your budget to what really matters to you and your family. Debt Dashboard Track all your debts and loans in one simple view. See outstanding balances, monthly payments and payoff progress so you can plan repayment, reduce stress and avoid surprises. Financial Literacy for Ghana Access short, practical lessons on budgeting, saving, MoMo, Treasury Bills, basic investing and avoiding common money mistakes. All content is tailored to Ghana, with real local examples and products, and is designed to be easy to understand and apply. CediWise is an independent educational and personal finance management tool. It does not issue loans, hold customer funds or act as a bank, lender or investment platform, and is not affiliated with GRA, SSNIT or any government agency. Always verify tax information with official sources.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PAYE Mobile at weekly against CediWise's every 3 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PAYE Mobile ships an update weekly, CediWise every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PAYE Mobile | CediWise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Wilson Ahiakonu | Joshua Ansah |
In-app purchases
PAYE Mobile
No in-app purchases
CediWise
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PAYE Mobile free?
Is CediWise free?
Do PAYE Mobile or CediWise have ads?
Which is updated more often, PAYE Mobile or CediWise?
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