Comparison

FLEX vs SoftBillsHub

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

Head to head
About

FLEX

Send and receive money instantly in Nigeria using a unique PayTag. Easily pay merchants via QR codes or directly in the app, and request funds with notes for clear tracking. Upgrade your tier for higher limits and enhanced features.

Highlights
  • Instant money sending and receiving
  • Pay with PayTag
  • Merchant QR code payments
  • Request money with notes
  • Tiered verification for higher limits
  • Real-time transaction tracking
  • In-app support
Features
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FLEX Move Money. Move Freely. FLEX is the fast and secure way to send and receive money in Nigeria. You can pay anyone, anytime, without account numbers or extra fees. Send and Receive Instantly Transfer to anyone using a PayTag. Send or receive in seconds and track every transaction in real time. Pay Merchants Easily Scan a merchant QR code or pay directly inside the app. Request Money Fast Use FLEXme to ask for money and get paid faster. Add a note so people know what it’s for. Keep your payment history organized and accessible. Verify and Upgrade Your FLEX Tier Verification unlocks higher spending limits and full access to FLEX features. Move from Silver to Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Reserve as you complete verification. Each tier gives you more room to transact confidently and securely. Stay Secure and In Control Built with top-tier security for every payment. Instant alerts keep you updated as money moves. One app for all your transfers, rewards, and everyday spending. FLEX combines speed, trust, and simplicity in one app. *FLEX is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services are provided by our regulated partners. Contact FLEX Support in-app, via email at: techsupport@yourflexpay.com

About

SoftBillsHub

Manage all your essential payments in Nigeria from one secure wallet. Pay for airtime, data, TV, electricity, and more. Includes virtual cards, fixed savings, and money transfers to any bank.

Highlights
  • Instant airtime and data top-ups
  • Cable TV and electricity bill payments
  • Virtual card creation for online payments
  • Fixed savings with growth potential
  • Send money to any Nigerian bank
  • Buy and sell digital gift cards
  • Virtual numbers for verification codes
Features
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SoftBillsHub is a simple, secure way to handle everyday payments in Nigeria - airtime, data, cable TV, electricity and more - all from one wallet. Also includes Virtual Cards and Fixed Savings. PAY FOR WHAT YOU USE * Airtime for MTN, Glo, Airtel and 9mobile, delivered instantly * Data bundles for every network, from daily plans to monthly * Cable TV renewals for DStv, GOtv and StarTimes * Electricity tokens for prepaid and postpaid meters * A separate purchase history for each service, so past payments are easy to find * Save numbers as beneficiaries and repeat a purchase in seconds ONE WALLET, EVERY SERVICE * Fund your wallet through your own dedicated account number * Track every payment with a clear transaction history * Download or share a receipt for any transaction * Earn cashback on qualifying transactions VIRTUAL CARD * Create a virtual card for online payments, funded from your wallet * Freeze or unfreeze your card anytime from the app * View your card details securely, protected by your PIN * Track every card transaction in your history FIXED SAVINGS * Lock away money for a period you choose and watch it grow * See your savings amount, duration and maturity date clearly before you commit * Get your money plus returns paid to your wallet at maturity SEND MONEY TO ANY BANK Transfer to any Nigerian bank account straight from your wallet. Account names are confirmed before you send, and your regular recipients are saved for next time. Bank transfers require a one-time identity check. GIFT CARDS * Buy digital gift cards from popular brands across many countries * Sell gift cards you no longer need and get paid to your wallet * Follow each order from submission through to payout MORE IN THE APP * Virtual numbers for receiving verification codes * Betting wallet funding * Referral rewards when friends join and transact BUILT WITH SECURITY IN MIND * A 4-digit PIN protects sign-in and every transaction * Optional Face ID or fingerprint unlock, switched on from Settings * Identity verification with your NIN and BVN, reviewed by our team * Instant notifications for every transaction on your account SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT Our team is available on WhatsApp and email, and you can reach us straight from the Help section in the app. SoftBillsHub is operated by SOFT BILLS HUB LIMITED. Website: https://softbillshub.com

Screenshots

FLEX4 screens
SoftBillsHub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SoftBillsHub at 5.0 against FLEX's 4.7. SoftBillsHub also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). FLEX's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SoftBillsHub holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FLEX has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FLEX ships an update every 2 weeks, SoftBillsHub weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FLEX versus SoftBillsHub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFLEXSoftBillsHub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB66 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKoinage LLCSoft Bills Hub LTD

Customer experience

FLEX

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SoftBillsHub

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FLEX

No in-app purchases

None

SoftBillsHub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FLEX free?
FLEX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SoftBillsHub free?
SoftBillsHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FLEX or SoftBillsHub?
SoftBillsHub is rated higher. FLEX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while SoftBillsHub averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FLEX or SoftBillsHub have ads?
Neither FLEX nor SoftBillsHub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FLEX or SoftBillsHub?
FLEX ships an update every 2 weeks, and SoftBillsHub weekly. Most recently, FLEX was updated on October 30, 2026 and SoftBillsHub on October 31, 2026.

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