Howyin vs Plug Rides
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Howyin
Discover a diverse marketplace for fashion, services, and community engagement. Buy and sell globally, book local professionals, and participate in faith-based activities. Earn rewards through daily engagement and enjoy secure transactions with buyer protection.
- Global and local shopping
- Book vetted services
- Faith and community features
- Earn daily coins
- Real-time delivery tracking
- Live auctions and entertainment
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Howyin is not just an app – it’s an ecosystem. Whether you want to buy fashion, hire a plumber, join a virtual faith room, earn free coins, or track a delivery in real time, Howyin brings it all together. What you can do on Howyin: • Shop locally & globally – Discover millions of products from sellers around the world. • Book trusted services – Find vetted plumbers, tutors, photographers, and more. • Faith & community – Daily verses, prayer requests, events, and digital donations. • Earn coins every day – Watch ads, check in daily, refer friends, and redeem your coins at checkout. • Seamless logistics – Track your parcels in real time, with fair distance‑based pricing. • Live auctions & entertainment – Watch live streams, bid on unique items, and enjoy original content. Why Howyin? • Buyer protection – escrow payments, you pay only after you receive. • Verified sellers & service providers – no more scams. • One account, one wallet, endless possibilities. Download Howyin today. Start earning, saving, and connecting – anywhere in the world.
Plug Rides
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Plug Ride is Ghana’s all-in-one marketplace and delivery platform designed to make everyday services faster, safer, and more convenient. With Plug Ride, users can: - Order products from trusted vendors and shops. - Send parcels and track deliveries in real time. - Connect with couriers for fast and affordable delivery services. For Customers: Enjoy a seamless experience for shopping and deliveries. Track your orders, receive updates, manage payments, and access multiple services from one app. For Vendors: Grow your business by listing products, receiving customer orders, and using our delivery network to reach more customers. For Couriers: Receive delivery opportunities, manage assigned jobs, navigate routes, and earn by completing deliveries. Why Plug Ride? - Multiple services in one app - Real-time delivery tracking - Trusted users and service providers - Secure payment options - Designed for Ghanaian users Whether you want to shop online or need something delivered, Plug Ride connects you with the services you need. Download Plug Ride today and experience a smarter way to shop and deliver.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Plug Rides at none against Howyin's shown. Howyin's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
Howyin ships an update every 6 days, Plug Rides every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Howyin | Plug Rides |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (174 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 174 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 249 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Prince Osafo-Asamoah | AMANITEX ENTERPRISE |
In-app purchases
Howyin
No in-app purchases
Plug Rides
No in-app purchases









