Comparison

SmilePay vs TopUpNova

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

Head to head
About

SmilePay

Features
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Smilepay is a stablecoin-powered cross-border payments app that helps users abroad support loved ones back home through everyday telecom services. Smilepay is launching its next phase with telecom payments first, allowing users to buy airtime, data, voice and SMS packages using cards and supported stablecoins such as PYUSD and USDC on the Stellar network. Key Features: * Buy airtime, data, voice and SMS packages * Pay with cards and supported stablecoins such as PYUSD and USDC * Supports PYUSD and USDC on the Stellar network * Built for users abroad and people back home * Simple app experience for everyday cross-border support * Transaction history and support through the app How Smilepay Works: 1. Open the Smilepay app. 2. Select the country and telecom provider. 3. Enter the recipient’s phone number. 4. Choose airtime, data, voice or SMS. 5. Pay with cards or PYUSD or USDC. 6. Your loved one receives the package. Future Services: Smilepay plans to expand step by step into more countries, utility payments and other essential cross-border services. Broader licensed financial services may also be added in the future, subject to regulatory approval. Telecom payments first. More essential services next. Learn more at www.smilepay.app

About

TopUpNova

Features
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TopUpNova is a platform designed to help you manage digital top-ups and services in a simple and organized way. With the app, you can browse available services, create orders, and keep track of your balance and activity. Depending on the service, you can complete top-ups using options such as Player ID, phone number, or email. Your account provides an overview of your transactions and order history, helping you stay informed at all times. TopUpNova focuses on ease of use, structured navigation, and a smooth user experience.

Screenshots

SmilePay4 screens
TopUpNova4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SmilePay at every 11 days against TopUpNova's every 2 months. SmilePay also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmilePay ships an update every 11 days, TopUpNova every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
SmilePay versus TopUpNova: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmilePayTopUpNova
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size79 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmilepay Global, Inc.RAHA FZE

In-app purchases

None

SmilePay

No in-app purchases

None

TopUpNova

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmilePay free?
SmilePay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TopUpNova free?
TopUpNova is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmilePay or TopUpNova have ads?
Neither SmilePay nor TopUpNova shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmilePay or TopUpNova?
SmilePay ships an update every 11 days, and TopUpNova every 2 months. Most recently, SmilePay was updated on October 13, 2026 and TopUpNova on October 11, 2026.

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