Comparison

Grubies vs AfriPay App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Grubies

Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Grubies4 screens
AfriPay App3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Grubies versus AfriPay App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrubiesAfriPay App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBest Global PaymentsAFRIPAY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Grubies

No in-app purchases

None

AfriPay App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Grubies free?
Grubies is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AfriPay App free?
AfriPay App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Grubies or AfriPay App have ads?
Neither Grubies nor AfriPay App shows ads.

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