Comparison

SmilePay vs Albash

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

Albash

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Albash is an app that lets you connect with the growing thrifting scene of Ethiopia. sick of the crazy price haggling? the expensive fast fashion? or do you just want to see what people are wearing these days for you next fit inspo? well then let us offer you those and more: - Scroll through your personally curated fashion feed - Explore the thrifting scene and search for clothing - Connect and follow with well known articles - Comfortably negotiate for fair prices - Get deals for fashion you like and much much more!

Screenshots

SmilePay4 screens
Albash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmilePay at 13.0 against Albash's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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, Albash weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SmilePay versus Albash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmilePayAlbash
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size79 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSmilepay Global, Inc.Mohammedamin Sultan

In-app purchases

None

SmilePay

No in-app purchases

None

Albash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmilePay free?
SmilePay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Albash free?
Albash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmilePay or Albash have ads?
Neither SmilePay nor Albash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmilePay or Albash?
SmilePay ships an update every 11 days, and Albash weekly. Most recently, SmilePay was updated on October 13, 2026 and Albash on October 7, 2026.

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