Comparison

iRecharge vs Mr Errand

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

Head to head
About

iRecharge

Easily pay electricity bills, TV subscriptions, and mobile airtime/data. Offers multiple payment methods like cards, USSD, and bank transfers for convenient transactions.

Highlights
  • Electricity bill payment
  • TV subscription payments
  • Airtime and data top-ups
  • Multiple payment options
  • Transfers and collections
Features
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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!

About

Mr Errand

This app connects users with verified local taskers for on-demand errand services. Post any task, compare offers, track progress live, and pay securely. Taskers can earn on their schedule with instant payouts.

Highlights
  • Post errands via text or voice
  • Compare live offers from taskers
  • Real-time map tracking
  • Secure escrow payments
  • Verified tasker profiles
  • Instant daily payouts for taskers
Features
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Mr Errand is Nigeria's on-demand Errand network. Post any errand, match with verified nearby taskers in minutes, and track every step live — all inside one app. WHAT MR ERRAND DOES • Post an errand in seconds — type it, tap categories, or send a voice note. Our AI parses the details for you. • Compare live offers from multiple nearby taskers. Pick the best price, ETA, or rating. • Negotiate directly in chat before you pay. Voice notes supported. • Track your tasker on the map in real time from pickup to dropoff. • Pay securely with Paystack. Funds sit safely in escrow and only release when you're happy. • Rate and review after every errand so the community stays sharp. FOR TASKERS: EARN ON YOUR SCHEDULE • Go online whenever you like — accept the errands that suit you. • Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond levels unlock better perks and lower fees. • Instant daily payouts to any Nigerian bank via NUBAN. • Safety and trust built in: verified profiles, in-app calls, SOS button. TRUST & SAFETY • Every tasker is verified with NIN and BVN — you're never dealing with a stranger. • Live trip sharing — send a public link to family so they can watch your journey. • Emergency contacts — one tap reaches them with your live location. • Bank-grade encryption on every payment. BUILT FOR NIGERIA We're not a global app squeezed to fit Naija — we're built here, from the ground up: • Prices in ₦ • Nigerian banks, NUBAN payouts • Realistic ETAs for Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt traffic • Support in English, Pidgin, Yoruba, Igbo, Hausa (coming) FOUNDING 200 AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME Our first 200 taskers become Founding Ambassadors. They enjoy 0% platform fees for life, priority job matching, and a badge that shows customers they built Mr Errand from day one. Apply at mrerrand.ng. QUESTIONS? Email support@mrerrand.ng or reach us in-app. Terms: mrerrand.ng/terms Privacy: mrerrand.ng/privacy

Screenshots

iRecharge4 screens
Mr Errand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mr Errand at 5.0 against iRecharge's 4.2. Mr Errand also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). iRecharge's advantage is ratings volume (58 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mr Errand holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iRecharge has 58 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iRecharge versus Mr Errand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRechargeMr Errand
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (58 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings58 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size202 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfostrategy Technology8pm Limited

Customer experience

iRecharge

All ratings58 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral3.4%
Negative15.5%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative26.7%

Mr Errand

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iRecharge

No in-app purchases

None

Mr Errand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iRecharge free?
iRecharge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mr Errand free?
Mr Errand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iRecharge or Mr Errand?
Mr Errand is rated higher. iRecharge averages 4.2 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Mr Errand averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iRecharge or Mr Errand have ads?
iRecharge shows ads; Mr Errand does not.

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