Alow Services vs Plate · Homes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alow Services
This app simplifies everyday life in Ghana by offering a comprehensive platform for transport, housing, shopping, and essential services. It provides secure bookings, real-time tracking, and reliable customer support, all within a trusted and convenient interface.
- Book bus tickets with instant confirmation
- Track trips in real time
- Find and book hostels or accommodation
- Shop from marketplace and order food
- Send or receive packages with live tracking
- Access home services and ride sharing
- Book event venues securely
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Alow – Your All-in-One Lifestyle App Alow is your complete lifestyle companion, designed to make everyday life in Ghana simple, secure, and convenient. From transport to housing, shopping, and essential services, everything you need is available in one trusted app. Transport & Travel • Book bus tickets with instant confirmation • Track trips in real time • Reliable customer support, anytime Housing & Accommodation • Find and book hostels or accommodation instantly • Browse verified properties with secure payments • Enjoy peace of mind with our quality guarantee Shopping & Delivery • Shop from our marketplace with ease • Order food and get fast delivery • Send or receive packages with live tracking Services & More • Access trusted home services and ride sharing • Book event venues quickly and securely • Explore community tools, including voting platforms Why Choose Alow? • Trusted & Secure: Bank-level protection for data and payments • Fast & Reliable: Instant bookings and real-time updates • Built for Ghana: Local expertise, global standards • Always Available: 24/7 customer support Join thousands of users and experience the future of convenience in Ghana with Alow.
Plate · Homes
Discover homes for rent or sale across Ghana with verified listings and direct messaging. Browse properties in a swipeable feed and connect with owners or agents instantly via WhatsApp. Designed for both local and diaspora users.
- Verified property listings
- Direct WhatsApp messaging
- Swipeable property feed
- Search across major Ghanaian cities
- Designed for diaspora buyers
- Free to list properties
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Plate is Ghana’s real estate directory in your pocket. Find homes to rent or buy across Accra, Kumasi, Tema, Takoradi, Cape Coast, Tamale, and everywhere in between. Browse verified listings, save the homes you love, and message property owners or agents directly on WhatsApp with one tap. No middlemen. No hidden markups. No endless back and forth. Why Plate? Verified Listers Every lister verifies their identity with a Ghana Card and selfie. Whether you're in Ghana or abroad, you know exactly who you're speaking to before sending money or booking a viewing. Direct Messaging Chat instantly with property owners and agents on WhatsApp directly from the app. Faster conversations, fewer delays. Discover Feed Explore new property listings in a fast, swipeable feed inspired by the way people browse today. Find great homes before everyone else does. Built for Ghana Made in Accra and designed around how Ghanaians actually search for property: mobile-first, fast, and WhatsApp-friendly. Free to List Landlords, homeowners, and agents can post a property in minutes. No complicated process. Just real buyers and renters discovering your listings. Explore Homes Across Ghana Discover apartments, houses, land, and commercial spaces in neighbourhoods like East Legon, Cantonments, Airport Residential, Dzorwulu, Spintex, Community 25, Ridge, and many more. Whether you're searching in Accra, Kumasi, Tema, Takoradi, or beyond, Plate helps you find the right place faster. Built for the Diaspora Looking to buy or rent from abroad? Plate was designed with diaspora buyers in mind. Every lister is ID-verified, making it easier to connect with trusted people back home. Message listers in real time, save properties you’re interested in, and schedule viewings before your next trip to Ghana. Made in Accra, by Ghanaians, for Ghanaians and friends around the world.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Alow Services at 5.0 against Plate · Homes's 2.0. Plate · Homes's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Alow Services holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Alow Services ships an update every 2 months, Plate · Homes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alow Services | Plate · Homes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Martin Akudugu Akudbilla | Zaini Media MENA FZ LLC |
In-app purchases
Alow Services
No in-app purchases
Plate · Homes
No in-app purchases
