iRecharge vs TgiPay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRecharge
Easily pay electricity bills, TV subscriptions, and mobile airtime/data. Offers multiple payment methods like cards, USSD, and bank transfers for convenient transactions.
- Electricity bill payment
- TV subscription payments
- Airtime and data top-ups
- Multiple payment options
- Transfers and collections
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iRecharge – Fast Airtime, Data, Bill Payments & Lifestyle App in Nigeria iRecharge is your all-in-one bill payment and lifestyle app in Nigeria. Buy airtime, subscribe to data, pay electricity bills, book your bus and flight tickets, insurance subscriptions, buy movie tickets and manage your expenses easily—all in one secure platform. With our improved experience, you can complete transactions in as little as 30 seconds. Why iRecharge? Fast & Easy Payments - Buy airtime and data for all networks - Pay electricity bills in Nigeria (AEDC, IKEDC, EKEDC, PHED, IBEDC, KEDCO & more) - Subscribe to DSTV, GOTV, Startimes - Reliable and instant bill payment services - Renew Insurance subscriptions - Over 7 payment options to choose from. Decide what works for you. - Pay JAMB, WAEC & NECO fees - Check Meter Band & Meter Debt - Retrieve Lost Tokens - Generate Proof of Address - Use AI Assistant for faster actions - Unlock rewards as you grow (JJC → Boss) Transport & Travel Services - Book road transport tickets - Book local & international flights - Top-up your cowry wallet for bus and and ferry trips in Lagos. Smart Money Tools - Track your expenses and spending - Get bill payment reminders - Set up auto-scheduled payments - Receive smart financial tips - Apply discount codes on transactions Secure & Trusted - Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) - Advanced liveness checks - Safe, fast, and reliable transactions Download iRecharge today for fast and secure bill payments!
TgiPay
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TGIPAY is a leading payment gateway app designed to revolutionize the way you handle transactions in Nigeria. Whether you are a business owner looking to streamline your payment processes or an individual seeking a reliable way to make and receive payments, TGIPAY offers a secure, fast, and user-friendly solution.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: TgiPay at none against iRecharge's shown. TgiPay also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). iRecharge's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 months). On price, 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.
iRecharge ships an update every 5 days, TgiPay every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRecharge | TgiPay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (58 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 202 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Infostrategy Technology | TGI BROOKS LTD |
In-app purchases
iRecharge
No in-app purchases
TgiPay
No in-app purchases
