LakiRemit vs CBE Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LakiRemit
Effortlessly send money to Ethiopia with this secure and user-friendly remittance app. Enjoy fast transfers, real-time exchange rates, and 24/7 customer support for a seamless experience.
- Fast money transfers
- Secure transactions with encryption
- User-friendly interface
- Real-time exchange rates
- 24/7 customer support
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LakiRemit is your go-to remittance app designed specifically for the Ethiopian community. With LakiRemit, sending money to family and friends back home has never been easier or more secure. Our user-friendly interface ensures a smooth experience, allowing you to transfer funds instantly, track your transactions, and access real-time exchange rates. Key Features: • Fast Transfers: Enjoy instant money transfers, ensuring your loved ones receive funds without delay. • Secure Transactions: Your security is our priority. LakiRemit uses advanced encryption and verification processes to protect your financial information. • User-Friendly Interface: Navigate effortlessly through our app, making remittances simple for everyone. • Real-Time Exchange Rates: Stay informed with live updates on exchange rates, so you always know what to expect. • 24/7 Customer Support: Our dedicated support team is available around the clock to assist you with any queries. Join the growing community of satisfied users who trust LakiRemit for all their remittance needs. Download the app today and experience the future of money transfers!"
CBE Connect
A secure digital wallet for cross-border payments, simplifying everyday financial transactions. Manage ETB and USD, send money home, and control your finances with ease. Designed for individuals and diaspora users.
- Cross-border payments
- Digital wallet
- ETB and USD support
- Money management
- Secure transactions
- Diaspora user support
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A trusted and easy-to-use cross border payment digital wallet designed to make everyday financial transactions simple, fast, and secure. With support for ETB and USD, CBE Connect empowers individuals and Diaspora users to manage money seamlessly in one app. Whether you’re sending money home, or managing multiple wallets, CBE Connect gives you full control of your finances with just a few taps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LakiRemit at 4.7 against CBE Connect's 3.1. CBE Connect's advantage is ratings volume (121 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
LakiRemit holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CBE Connect has 121 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
LakiRemit ships an update weekly, CBE Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LakiRemit | CBE Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | 3.1 (121 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 121 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 200 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LAKIPAY FINANCIAL TECNOLOGIES SC | Commercial Bank of Ethiopia |
Customer experience
LakiRemit
CBE Connect
In-app purchases
LakiRemit
No in-app purchases
CBE Connect
No in-app purchases
