Tikus vs iMella
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
iMella
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Tikus sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. iMella asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Tikus | iMella |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tikus Trading One Member PLC | YARED FESSHAYE |
In-app purchases
Tikus
- 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
iMella
No in-app purchases









