# Pay4Vend vs MatiPay

Pay4Vend and MatiPay both sit at 2.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Pay4Vend's written reviews are positive against 12% of MatiPay's. MatiPay's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (31 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.0 for Pay4Vend against 1.9 for MatiPay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MatiPay has 31 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Pay4Vend's written reviews are positive against 12% of MatiPay's.

Pay4Vend ships an update every 2 months, MatiPay every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pay4Vend | MatiPay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pay4vend/id1043620679/reviews)** | [1.9 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matipay/id1457691546/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **31** |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 12.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 49 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [COGES MOBILE SOLUTIONS S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040796378) | [Matipay S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500291919) |

## What reviewers say

### Pay4Vend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pay4vend/id1043620679)

Purchase items from vending machines using your smartphone. Avoid the hassle of coins and enjoy a convenient way to get snacks and drinks. Top up your account with various payment methods.

**Highlights:** Smartphone vending machine payment, No extra charges, In-app credit system, Multiple top-up options (coins, bills, PayPal, cards), Fast and secure transactions, Operator communication for bonuses, Credit recovery on new devices

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for cashless payments
- 🎁 Rewards and bonuses offered
- 📱 Seamless phone integration
- ✅ Works well for many users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Money taken, credit not added
- 🚫 Minimum top-up amounts
- ❌ App not connecting to machines
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- ❓ Unclear error messages

**Reported bugs**

- App not connecting to machines
- Credit not added after payment
- Login issues after reinstalling
- Error messages in foreign languages
- Registration not working

**Requested features**

- Apple Pay integration for top-ups
- Customizable top-up amounts
- Apple Watch version
- Gift voucher feature for colleagues
- Ability to pre-order items


### MatiPay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matipay/id1457691546)

Purchase items from compatible vending machines using your iPhone. Top up your virtual wallet with various payment methods and enjoy exclusive discounts and loyalty programs.

**Highlights:** Purchase from vending machines, Top up virtual wallet, Receive discounts and promotions, Loyalty program integration, Send credit to friends, Track purchase history, Report machine malfunctions

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pay4Vend free?

Pay4Vend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MatiPay free?

MatiPay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pay4Vend or MatiPay?

Pay4Vend is rated higher. Pay4Vend averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while MatiPay averages 1.9 from 31 ratings.

### Do Pay4Vend or MatiPay have ads?

Neither Pay4Vend nor MatiPay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pay4Vend or MatiPay?

Pay4Vend ships an update every 2 months, and MatiPay every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pay4Vend was updated on September 25, 2026 and MatiPay on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*