Comparison

Tikus vs iMella

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

Head to head
About

Tikus

Connect with friends, share your thoughts, and discover new content in a unified digital space. This application serves as a central hub for socializing and entertainment.

Highlights
  • Social connection
  • Content sharing
  • Discovery of new things
  • Entertainment hub
  • Digital world exploration
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Tikus is an all-in-one app for socializing, entertainment, and exploring the digital world. Connect with friends, share your thoughts, and discover new things, all in one place.

About

iMella

Features
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iMella connects customers with local service providers across Ethiopia. Find help for everyday needs, explore available services, review provider details, choose a date and location, and manage your booking in one place. For urgent or custom work, post a Quick Task with your budget and receive offers from local providers. FOR CUSTOMERS • Browse categories, services, provider profiles, prices, and reviews • Schedule services for a preferred date, time, and location • Post Quick Tasks with a description, budget, and location • Compare offers and select a provider • Chat directly and share relevant media • Track pending, confirmed, and completed bookings • Save favorites, submit reviews, and raise disputes FOR PROVIDERS • Create a service profile and submit verification documents • Add and manage services, prices, images, and availability • Discover Quick Tasks and send offers • Manage requests and keep customers updated • View completed jobs, earnings, balance, and commission history DESIGNED FOR ETHIOPIA • Use iMella in English or Amharic • View service prices and task budgets in ETB • Choose cash or offline Telebirr where available • Use location tools to coordinate service delivery iMella brings service discovery, booking, task offers, communication, and job management into one straightforward experience.

Screenshots

Tikus4 screens
iMella4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iMella at none against Tikus's 10. iMella also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Tikus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. iMella asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tikus versus iMella: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTikusiMella
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB64 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTikus Trading One Member PLCYARED FESSHAYE

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Tikus

One-time10
  • 800 Points$2.99
  • 1,400 Points$4.99
  • 2,300 Points$7.99
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  • 3,000 Points$9.99
  • 4,700 Points$14.99
  • 6,500 Points$19.99
  • 10,200 Points$29.99
  • 17,500 Points$49.99
  • 30,000 Points$79.99
  • 39,000 Points$99.99
None

iMella

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tikus free?
Tikus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iMella free?
iMella is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tikus or iMella have ads?
Tikus shows ads; iMella does not.

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