Basal Pay vs Rovela
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Basal Pay
This app allows foreign travelers in Southeast Asia to pay merchants using cryptocurrency QR codes. It eliminates the need for cash exchange or ATM visits by enabling instant spending in your own currency with real-time foreign exchange rates and transparent fees.
- Crypto QR wallet for travelers
- Scan local merchant QR codes
- Spend in your own currency
- Real-time FX and transparency
- Bank-grade security
- Supports Vietnam, Thailand, and more
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Basal Pay is a crypto QR wallet for foreign travelers across Southeast Asia. Forget the hassle of exchanging cash, carrying multiple currencies, or finding ATMs. You can scan local merchant QR codes and spend instantly in your own currency — no hidden fees, no foreign exchange surprises. How it works: 1. Add funds in your crypto currency (USDT, USDC, etc.) 2. Scan local QR codes at markets, shops, or cafes 3. Spend instantly — with real-time FX and full transparency Key Benefits: - International Traveler Wallet: Use across Vietnam, Thailand, and more - Secure Payments: Built with bank-grade security and travel compliance - Real-Time Currency Exchange: No more manual conversion or hidden rates - Easy to Use: One-tap scan and spend with modern UI Whether you’re a tourist, digital nomad, or expat, we helps you travel light and spend smart.
Rovela
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ROVELA Lets international travelers pay like a local in Vietnam — top up with the funds you already use at home, then simply scan any VietQR code to pay. No cash to carry, no local bank account to open, no exchange counters to find. HOW IT WORKS 1. Sign up and verify your identity in minutes with your passport. 2. Top up your balance using your credit or debit card, in your own currency 3. Pay anywhere that accepts VietQR. Scan, confirm, done — the merchant is paid in Vietnamese đồng (VND) instantly. WHY TRAVELERS LOVE ROVELA • Pay everywhere locals do — street food, cafés, taxis, shops and markets that accept VietQR. • No cash required. Skip ATM fees and leftover notes you can't spend. • No local bank account needed. Everything runs from the app. • Fair, transparent exchange — your balance is converted at the bank's published rate on each payment. • One balance for your whole trip. Top up once, spend as you go, track every transaction. • Your balance stays valid for future trips. SECURE BY DESIGN Identity verification and transaction monitoring are built in, so you can travel and spend with confidence. Whether it's a weekend in Hạ Long, a food tour in Hồ Chí Minh City, or a month exploring the country, ROVELA turns your card into a local wallet that works wherever Vietnam does. Download ROVELA and pay local from the moment you land.
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Verdict
Basal Pay and Rovela are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Basal Pay | Rovela |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 97.9% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ALPHATRUE JOINT STOCK COMPANY | NEO Pay |
In-app purchases
Basal Pay
No in-app purchases
Rovela
No in-app purchases









