Comparison

PayHive vs OjaCircle

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

Head to head
About

PayHive

Features
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PayHive makes managing your money simple, social, and stress-free. Whether you're saving on your own or pooling funds with friends and family, PayHive gives you the tools to stay in control of every naira. WALLET • View your wallet balance, total credits, debits, and transaction count at a glance • Fund your wallet instantly via bank transfer with automatic fee calculation • Filter your transaction history by day, week, or month • Export your transaction history for your records GROUP SAVINGS • Create savings groups with friends, family, or colleagues • Add members by phone number and assign roles — admins and validators • Set up multiple sub-accounts within each group for different savings goals • Choose payment frequency: daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly • Track every member's contributions and total group balance • Request withdrawals with a built-in approval workflow — validators review and approve liquidation requests • Generate group account statements for any date range • Customize group settings: control who can invite members, require withdrawal approvals, and toggle balance visibility DASHBOARD • See your total balance, savings balance, wallet balance, and active groups in one view • Scroll through balance cards for a quick financial snapshot • View recent activities and your latest group savings at a glance • Pull to refresh for real-time updates ACTIVITY & NOTIFICATIONS • Full activity feed with every transaction, contribution, and group event • Mark notifications as read, clear them individually, or clear all at once • Tap any notification for full details including amounts, dates, and status PROFILE & KYC • Manage your personal information: name, email, phone, date of birth, and address • Upload a profile photo • Add your bank account details and BVN for enhanced verification • Track your verification status across email, phone, and identity FUND YOUR WALLET • Enter any amount and see the exact fee breakdown before you pay • Service charge: 1.5% plus ₦50 stamp duty on transfers of ₦10,000 or more • Receive unique VFD bank account details for each top-up • Copy account number, bank name, and reference with one tap • Confirm your payment and watch your balance update BUILT FOR NIGERIA • Full support for Nigerian Naira (₦) • Comprehensive Nigerian bank list for account linking and transfers • State-by-state address selection • BVN integration for identity verification PayHive is built for anyone who wants to save smarter — whether that means setting aside money on your own or coordinating contributions with a group. No more spreadsheets, no more WhatsApp threads, no more guesswork. Download PayHive and start building your financial future today.

About

OjaCircle

This app facilitates group savings traditions like ajo, esusu, and susu. It allows users to create circles with trusted individuals, manage contributions, and track payouts seamlessly. Features include multi-currency wallets, smart reminders, and trust scores.

Highlights
  • Rotating savings traditions
  • Contribution and payout tracking
  • Multi-currency wallet
  • Smart reminders
  • Trust scores
  • Identity verification
Features
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OjaCircle — Save together with people you trust. A modern home for ajo, esusu, susu, and chama: the rotating savings traditions where members contribute on a schedule and take turns receiving the pooled payout. Start a circle with friends, family, or community. The app handles rotations, reminders, and contribution tracking — no spreadsheets, no chasing. Features Multi-currency wallet (NGN, USD, GBP, KES, GHS, ZAR) Real-time contribution and payout tracking Rewards for consistent participation Referral program Trust scores built from contribution history Identity verification Bank deposits and withdrawals Smart reminders Built for community — from Lagos and Accra to London and New York. Modern security with encryption and fraud monitoring. Start saving together today. Terms of Use: https://ojacircle.com/terms · Privacy Policy: https://ojacircle.com/privacy

Screenshots

PayHive4 screens
OjaCircle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PayHive at none against OjaCircle's 4. OjaCircle's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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. OjaCircle sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PayHive asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PayHive versus OjaCircle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPayHiveOjaCircle
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick IgweOjawaju LLC

In-app purchases

None

PayHive

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

OjaCircle

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Pro Yearly$59.991 Year

Questions

Is PayHive free?
PayHive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OjaCircle free?
OjaCircle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PayHive or OjaCircle have ads?
Neither PayHive nor OjaCircle shows ads.

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