Comparison

M vs Birr Verify

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

Head to head
About

M

Access financial services in Ethiopia with this fast and inclusive mobile application. Send money, pay bills, buy airtime, and enjoy rewards, all with a simple interface that uses low data and storage.

Highlights
  • Send money to any bank or mobile money provider
  • Buy airtime instantly
  • Pay bills for utilities and TV
  • Scan QR codes to pay merchants
  • Transaction history tracking
  • Spin the wheel for transaction rewards
  • Access overdraft facilities
Features
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M-PESA Lehulum – Fast. Inclusive. Rewarding. Welcome to M-PESA Lehulum – a lighter, faster, and more inclusive way to access financial services in Ethiopia. Whether you use a Safaricom SIM or not, you can now enjoy the convenience of M-PESA – available to everyone, everywhere in Ethiopia. Why M-PESA Lehulum? • Any Ethiopian SIM Card: Anyone can sign up and start transacting – all you need is an Ethiopian phone number. • Simple & Fast: A clean, clutter-free design built for speed and ease of use. • Low Data, Small Size: Save space and data while enjoying powerful features. Top Features • Simple Home Screen – Designed for everyday convenience. • Spin the Wheel Rewards – Win rewards every time you complete a transaction. • Send Money Anywhere – To any banks, M-PESA, mobile money providers, and more financial institutions. • Buy Airtime – Recharge for yourself or others in seconds. • Never be out of balance – Transact on M-PESA and access overdraft facilities. • Pay Bills – Electricity, water, TV and more – all in one place. • Scan to Pay – Instantly scan QR codes to pay at merchants nationwide. • Transaction History – View and track all your payments and transfers easily. Made for Everyone M-PESA Lehulum is for anyone who wants fast, secure, and reliable digital financial services – on any Ethiopian telephone network. Download M-PESA Lehulum today – because everyone deserves access to trusted, simple and rewarding financial services.

About

Birr Verify

Features
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Birr Verify is a dedicated utility tool designed to help you verify, track, and manage your digital financial transactions with ease. Whether you are a business owner confirming customer payments or an individual keeping track of personal transfers, Birr Verify provides a transparent and organized way to view your transaction history.

Screenshots

M4 screens
Birr Verify3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Birr Verify at every 4 days against M's every 3 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M ships an update every 3 months, Birr Verify every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
M versus Birr Verify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMBirr Verify
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB45 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSafaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia PlcMicro Sun and Solutions

In-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

None

Birr Verify

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Birr Verify free?
Birr Verify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do M or Birr Verify have ads?
Neither M nor Birr Verify shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M or Birr Verify?
M ships an update every 3 months, and Birr Verify every 4 days. Most recently, M was updated on October 11, 2026 and Birr Verify on October 5, 2026.

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