Kote vs Nena
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kote
Connect with loved ones back home without high costs. This app offers affordable international calls with clear voice quality and transparent pricing. Easily manage your account, track spending, and get support 24/7.
- Affordable international call rates
- HD voice quality
- Transparent pricing
- Simple account top-up
- Call history tracking
- Referral rewards
- 24/7 in-app support
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Kote, Stay Close, Payless Kote is built for Kenyans living abroad who want to stay in touch with family and friends. back home—without breaking the bank. Why Kote? - Affordable rates to Kenya and beyond - Crystal-clear HD voice quality - Simple, fast account top-up - See rates before you connect—no surprises Easy to Get Started Sign up in minutes with your phone number. Verify your identity securely and you're ready. to go. Built for the Diaspora Features - View your full history and track spending - Invite friends and earn a reward for every referral - Secure account with phone verification - Data eSIMs for mobile data wherever you are - 24/7 in-app support
Nena
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Nena (meaning "Speak" in Swahili) is your go-to solution for high-quality, low-cost international and local VoIP calls. Designed for the modern user, Nena bridges the gap between you and your loved ones, no matter where they are in the world. Say goodbye to expensive roaming fees and hello to crystal-clear conversations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Kote at 3 against Nena's 1. Kote also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Kote ships an update every 4 weeks, Nena monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kote | Nena |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Techpal Africa LTD | Alderlite Limited |
In-app purchases
Kote
No in-app purchases
Nena
No in-app purchases
