Grubies vs AfriPay App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grubies
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Users can open an account in just two minutes without the need for paperwork. Securely transfer or make payments to friends, families, relatives, suppliers, vendors, staff, and other billers into their accounts in any bank or mobile wallets, around-the-clock with a hassle-free mobile app. - Open an account in 2 minutes - No Paperwork/documentation is required - Instant account number - Instant SMS - Real-time account balance - Transfer and Bills payments - 24/7 Support center
AfriPay App
Manage your finances across Africa with this secure app. Send money, pay bills, buy airtime, and shop online using a virtual card. Track spending, split costs, and set up scheduled payments with real-time notifications.
- Send money to banks and mobile wallets
- Pay bills and buy airtime/data
- Scan to pay with QR codes
- Virtual card for online shopping
- Track spending with budgets and categories
- Request money and split group costs
- Scheduled and recurring payments
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- Meet Afripay, the simple, secure way to move money and manage everyday payments across Africa. Send to bank accounts and mobile wallets, pay bills, buy airtime and data, scan to pay at stores, and track spending in a smart wallet. Transparent fees, instant notifications, and powerful security put you in control. - What you can do: - Send money: Instant transfers to banks and mobile wallets in supported countries. - Pay bills: Electricity, TV, internet, water, and more from one place. - Airtime & data: Top up for yourself or others in seconds. - Scan to pay: Fast, secure QR payments at stores and online. - Virtual card (where available): Shop online safely with a card you control. - Spend tools: Budgets, categories, and clear insights to understand your money. - Requests & splits: Request cash, split group costs, and settle up easily. - Scheduled payments: Set recurring or future‑dated payments and reminders. - Multi‑currency (where supported): Hold and use supported currencies for travel and shopping. - Notifications: Real‑time alerts for every transaction. - Security you can trust: - Biometric login and 2‑factor checks for sensitive actions. - Bank‑grade encryption and secure tokenization. - Instant freeze, custom limits, and device controls. - Getting started: - Sign up in minutes with your phone or email. - Verify your identity to unlock higher limits where required. - Add money via bank transfer, card, or cash‑in partners (where available). - Start sending and paying instantly. - Availability: - Features and availability vary by country. Some services require device support, network availability, or additional verification.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Grubies at 12.0 against AfriPay App's 15.5. On price, ads, 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.
| Parameter | Grubies | AfriPay App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Best Global Payments | AFRIPAY LTD |
In-app purchases
Grubies
No in-app purchases
AfriPay App
No in-app purchases









