Comparison

SWAP Direct vs ECO

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

Head to head
About

SWAP Direct

Features
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SWAP Direct is a matching platform that enables verified individuals to exchange currencies directly with one another. Search for an offer or publish your own, find a verified counterparty and track every stage of the exchange in the app. In Direct Mode, the exchanged funds are transferred directly between users through the agreed payment methods. SWAP Direct does not receive, hold or transfer the exchanged funds. The real market reference rate displayed when the offer is created is applied and locked. It cannot be changed or negotiated. SWAP Direct adds no margin to the exchange rate. Each user pays a 0.5% VAT-inclusive service fee, clearly displayed before confirmation. With SWAP Direct β€’ Search available offers by currency pair, country and fund-delivery method. β€’ Create your own offer free of charge; the service fee is paid only when an exchange is accepted. β€’ Exchange multiple currencies, including EUR, USD, XOF and XAF, subject to corridor availability. β€’ Choose the available delivery methods: bank transfer or Mobile Money, depending on the country. β€’ Exchange with users subject to tiered identity verification (KYC). β€’ Use in-app messaging, provide relevant payment evidence and track send and receipt confirmations. β€’ Review your exchange history and community ratings. How it works Search for an offer or create your own. Accept the exchange terms and pay the SWAP Direct service fee. Transfer the funds directly to the other user, confirm receipt and complete the exchange. Safety, compliance and transparency β€’ Tiered identity verification, which may include a government-issued ID, facial verification and a liveness check. β€’ Compliance, fraud-prevention, AML/CTF, sanctions and geographic-restriction controls. β€’ Market reference rate locked when the offer is created, with no exchange-rate margin added by SWAP Direct. β€’ A 0.5% VAT-inclusive service fee payable by each user and displayed before confirmation. β€’ Availability varies by country, currency, payment method, KYC level and applicable restrictions. β€’ Godare Consulting SAS is registered with ORIAS under no. 26009472 as a Broker in Banking Operations and Payment Services (COBSP). Its intermediation activity falls within the ACPR supervisory perimeter under the conditions provided by French law. Escrow Mode and cash exchanges are not active at launch. Any future activation will be announced in the app and governed by the applicable terms.

About

ECO

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ECO is a mobile application designed to simplify the daily management of savings and rotating savings and credit associations (ROSCAs). Thanks to a simple and secure interface, ECO allows users to easily create, manage, and track their individual or group contributions directly from their phone. The application integrates the most widely used local payment methods, including Wave and Orange Money, to facilitate easy deposits, contributions, and withdrawals. Key features: β€’ Management of ROSCAs and group contributions β€’ Individual savings with goal tracking β€’ Detailed transaction history β€’ Real-time notifications β€’ Transparent management of rounds and redistributions β€’ Modern, simple, and intuitive interface β€’ Enhanced security to protect your data and funds ECO was designed to offer a seamless and accessible experience for everyone, modernizing community savings and contribution management. Download ECO and manage your funds with ease.

Screenshots

SWAP Direct4 screens
ECO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: SWAP Direct at 3 against ECO's β€”. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SWAP Direct versus ECO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSWAP DirectECO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoβ€”
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betterβ€”
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size81 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGodare ConsultingECO MOBILE FINANCE

In-app purchases

None

SWAP Direct

No in-app purchases

None

ECO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SWAP Direct free?
SWAP Direct is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ECO free?
ECO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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