Comparison

SurfCash vs CacaoCash

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

Head to head
About

SurfCash

Manage your cryptocurrency for everyday use. Spend, send, earn yield on stablecoins, borrow cash against your crypto, and purchase international eSIMs. Discover crypto-friendly locations and stake tokens for rewards.

Highlights
  • Crypto-powered eSIMs for 190+ countries
  • Earn yield on stablecoins
  • Borrow cash against crypto
  • Convert USDC to local currency
  • Send crypto by username or QR code
  • Stake SURF for rewards
  • Discover crypto-friendly locations
Features
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SurfCash — Spend, Send, Earn & Travel with Crypto The easiest way to put your crypto to work — pay anywhere, earn yield, borrow cash, and stay connected abroad with crypto-powered eSIMs. STAY CONNECTED ANYWHERE Buy eSIMs for 190+ countries with crypto. Install in seconds, activate on arrival, skip roaming fees. EARN ON YOUR STABLECOINS Grow idle crypto with transparent on-chain yield. Choose from earning options including USD* Protected and Breeze — no lockups, no banks. BORROW AGAINST YOUR CRYPTO Need cash without selling? Use your crypto as collateral and unlock instant liquidity inside the app. SPEND & CONVERT Convert USDC to local currency in seconds. Pay via VietQR, PromptPay, PIX, and more across Asia and Latin America. SEND & SWAP Send crypto to friends by username or QR code. Swap between USDC, SOL, SURF, and more in a few taps. STAKE & EARN REWARDS Stake SURF to earn weekly rewards, delivered as scratch cards you reveal to claim. NON-CUSTODIAL & SECURE Your keys, your crypto. Funds are secured on your device — we never have access. PASSPORT Find crypto-friendly restaurants, cafes, and shops near you on the interactive map. EVERYTHING IN ONE APP: • eSIMs in 190+ countries • Earn yield with USD* Protected & Breeze • Borrow against your crypto • USDC to local currency conversion • Non-custodial wallet • Send by username, pay by QR • Token swaps (USDC, SOL, SURF + more) • SURF staking with scratch card rewards • Referral rewards • Apple Sign In support SurfCash is not a bank. We're a bridge between crypto and everyday life — spend, earn, borrow, or travel, all from one app.

About

CacaoCash

Easily pay with QR codes in Argentina using dollars loaded from abroad. Send pesos instantly to anyone without a local bank account or DNI. Verify your identity with your passport for quick access.

Highlights
  • Pay Mercado Pago and MODO QR codes
  • Send pesos to local aliases/accounts
  • Load dollars from US, EU, UK
  • See crypto dollar rate before payment
  • Earn cashback on payments
  • Verify with passport
Features
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CacaoCash lets you pay any Mercado Pago or MODO QR code in Argentina without a DNI or an Argentine bank account. Load dollars from abroad, scan the QR at the counter and pay in pesos at the crypto dollar rate. Verify with your passport in minutes. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Pay QR codes: Mercado Pago, MODO and any CVU/CBU QR, in restaurants, taxis, markets and shops across Argentina. • Send pesos to any alias, CBU or CVU: rent, deposits, a friend, a tour guide. Instant transfer, no local account needed. • Load your balance from the US, EU, UK and more: ACH, SEPA, SWIFT, debit or credit card, USDC and other crypto. • See the rate before you pay: the crypto dollar rate, about 10% better than the tourist card rate in 2026. No fixed fee, the rate you see is the rate you get. • Earn cashback on your payments. WHO IT IS FOR Tourists, digital nomads, exchange students and expats in Argentina who cannot open Mercado Pago, Ualá or a local bank account because they have no DNI. HOW IT WORKS 1. Sign up with your email and passport (verification takes about 3 minutes). 2. Add funds by bank transfer, card or crypto. Your balance stays in USD. 3. Scan any Argentine QR or paste an alias and pay in pesos. FINE PRINT Rates change with the market and are shown before every payment. CacaoCash is not a bank; local settlement runs through licensed Argentine payment partners. Questions: info@cacaocash.com

Screenshots

SurfCash4 screens
CacaoCash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CacaoCash at 5.0 against SurfCash's 1.0. CacaoCash also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). SurfCash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CacaoCash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SurfCash ships an update fortnightly, CacaoCash every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
SurfCash versus CacaoCash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfCashCacaoCash
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB84 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLaughing Buddha Ventures LtdDEKSxyz, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

SurfCash

No in-app purchases

None

CacaoCash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SurfCash free?
SurfCash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CacaoCash free?
CacaoCash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SurfCash or CacaoCash?
CacaoCash is rated higher. SurfCash averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CacaoCash averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do SurfCash or CacaoCash have ads?
CacaoCash shows ads; SurfCash does not.
Which is updated more often, SurfCash or CacaoCash?
SurfCash ships an update fortnightly, and CacaoCash every 2 days. Most recently, SurfCash was updated on October 30, 2026 and CacaoCash on November 5, 2026.

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