Comparison

SWAP Direct vs ECO

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

Head to head
About

SWAP Direct

Features
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Exchange your currencies directly with other individuals, at the real market rate and with no markup on the exchange rate. SWAP Direct connects identity-verified members who want to exchange currencies: euro, CFA franc (XOF, XAF), Congolese franc (CDF), dollar and many more, notably with Ivory Coast, Cameroon and the DRC, depending on available countries. Each person hands over their money in their own country, by bank transfer or Mobile Money: nothing crosses the border. WHY SWAP DIRECT • The real rate, locked when the offer is created: it no longer moves, and SWAP Direct adds no markup. • Clear service fees, shown before any confirmation and paid separately: they are never deducted from the exchanged amounts. • Verified members: tiered identity verification and detailed reviews after each exchange (reliability, integrity, speed). • Everything in the app: search, exchange, messaging, audio and video calls, tracking and receipts. HOW IT WORKS 1. Find an offer that suits you, or publish your own for free in one minute. 2. Accept the exchange and pay your service fee: by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or Wave. A credit or a discount code can reduce it. 3. Each person sends the agreed funds in their own country, then declares having received theirs. The exchange is complete and your receipts are available. AN EXCHANGE TRACKED FROM START TO FINISH • Every step is shown: offer accepted, exchange started, funds received, exchange completed. • Notifications for every action of the other member. • Built-in messaging with translation, audio and video calls, which you can record to keep proof in case of dispute. • PDF receipts: exchange receipt, fee payment receipt and, where applicable, refund receipt. • In-app support, in writing or by voice message. SECURITY, COMPLIANCE AND TRANSPARENCY • Tiered identity verification, which may include an official ID, facial verification and a liveness check. • Compliance, fraud prevention, AML/CFT and screening checks related to sanctions and geographic restrictions. • SWAP Direct does not receive, hold or transfer the exchanged funds: they move directly between members, through the agreed methods. • Service fee of 0.5% incl. VAT payable by each user and shown before confirmation. • Availability varies by country, currency, payment method, verification level and applicable restrictions. Godare Consulting SAS is registered with ORIAS under no. 26009472 as a banking operations and payment services broker (COBSP). Its intermediation activity falls within the supervision of the ACPR under the conditions set out in the French Monetary and Financial Code. Escrow Mode and cash exchanges are not yet active. Any future activation will be announced in the app together with the applicable terms. App available in French and English.

About

ECO

Features
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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: • Management of ROSCAs and group contributions • Individual savings with goal tracking • Detailed transaction history • Real-time notifications • Transparent management of rounds and redistributions • Modern, simple, and intuitive interface • 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 ads: ECO at none against SWAP Direct's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SWAP Direct ships an update every 6 weeks, ECO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
SWAP Direct versus ECO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSWAP DirectECO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB28 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.
Do SWAP Direct or ECO have ads?
SWAP Direct shows ads; ECO does not.
Which is updated more often, SWAP Direct or ECO?
SWAP Direct ships an update every 6 weeks, and ECO every 2 months. Most recently, SWAP Direct was updated on October 24, 2026 and ECO on October 17, 2026.

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