CBE Authenticator vs LakiPay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CBE Authenticator
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Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Soft Token The Official Soft Token app of CBE for IOS CBE IOS Soft Token app is Multi factor authentication app which gives you access to generate OTP on your IOS Device phone to login and and make transaction to cbe internet banking. Once you download the application, you can get Activation code from CBE self service portal . For further information, please e-mail to us :- CBEIntBankingMFA@cbe.com.et
LakiPay
A secure and fast mobile wallet for sending and receiving money, paying bills, and purchasing airtime. It simplifies everyday transactions like splitting costs and merchant payments through a user-friendly interface.
- Send and receive cash instantly
- Pay bills and buy airtime
- Scan QR codes at merchants
- Simple and secure wallet
- Effortless everyday payments
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LakiPay is the fast, secure way to move your money. Send and receive cash in seconds, pay bills, buy airtime, and scan QR at shops—all from one simple wallet. Whether you’re splitting lunch, topping up family, or checking out at a merchant, LakiPay makes everyday payments effortless and safe.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LakiPay at every 4 days against CBE Authenticator's every 2 months. CBE Authenticator's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.5). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CBE Authenticator ships an update every 2 months, LakiPay every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CBE Authenticator | LakiPay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Commercial Bank of Ethiopia | LAKIPAY FINANCIAL TECNOLOGIES SC |
In-app purchases
CBE Authenticator
No in-app purchases
LakiPay
No in-app purchases
