SmilePay vs Albash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SmilePay
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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 recipientβs 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
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!
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmilePay ships an update every 11 days, Albash weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmilePay | Albash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Smilepay Global, Inc. | Mohammedamin Sultan |
In-app purchases
SmilePay
No in-app purchases
Albash
No in-app purchases









