NCBA NOW vs AFS Forum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NCBA NOW
Manage your banking needs with this app, offering features for both customers and non-customers. Perform various payments, manage accounts, and access customer support conveniently.
- eCitizen Government services payment
- Account balance hiding/unhiding
- Credit card bill payment and statement viewing
- Debit & Credit Card Set/Change PIN
- Insurance premium payments
- M-Pesa to NCBA Account transfer
- KRA domestic payments (iTax)
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The NCBA NOW App has exciting features that make your banking experience with NCBA Bank fast and convenient. Enjoy the following features and so much more when you download the NCBA NOW App: • Transfer with confidence — recipient names now appear instantly when you enter a phone number, helping you send funds accurately. • Enjoy faster branch visits — initiate your cash deposit and/or withdrawal on the NCBA NOW app before reaching the counter, with no transaction forms needed. • Open your NCBA account anytime, anywhere - no queues, just a seamless start to your banking journey. • Payment of eCitizen Government services • Hide/unhide your account balance • Credit card bill payment balance and statement viewing • Debit & Credit Card Set PIN and Change PIN • Insurance premium payments • M-Pesa to NCBA Account transfer • KRA domestic payments (iTax) • Unit Trust accounts management • Details of your Relationship Manager • Fast contact to NCBA contact centre via telephone, email and WhatsApp • Secure payment options via RTGS, EFT and Pesalink • Lipa na M-Pesa services (PayBill / Buy good / Till) directly from your account • Top up for Expressway toll payments • Buy and sell forex through the FX Now feature
AFS Forum
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The official mobile app for the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) 2026 Summit — the 20th edition of Africa's premier gathering for agriculture and food systems transformation, taking place 31 August–4 September 2026 at the Kigali Conference Centre, Rwanda. Everything you need for the Summit, in one place: PROGRAMME Browse the full session schedule by day, track, or venue. Save sessions to your personal agenda, set reminders, and watch livestreamed sessions directly in the app — with live Q&A, polls, and chat alongside the video. YOUR DIGITAL PASS Skip the paper badge. Your QR code pass is always available, even offline, for check-in at the venue and session rooms. SPEAKERS Explore speaker profiles, bios, and the sessions they're part of. CONNECT Find and message fellow delegates, request meetings, and build your network before and during the Summit. VENUE MAP Find your way around the Kigali Conference Centre with an interactive venue map. FIELD TRIPS Browse and book optional field trip excursions alongside the main programme. STAY INFORMED Get real-time push notifications for session reminders, announcements, and messages — plus a live feed of what's happening now. SECURE SIGN-IN Protect your account with Face ID or Touch ID for quick, secure access. Registration for the Summit is managed separately at my.afs-forum.org. This app is for confirmed delegates, speakers, and event staff.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AFS Forum at every 4 days against NCBA NOW's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NCBA NOW ships an update every 2 months, AFS Forum every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NCBA NOW | AFS Forum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NIC Bank Kenya PLC | Kihingu Inc |
In-app purchases
NCBA NOW
No in-app purchases
AFS Forum
No in-app purchases





