Comparison

Converge Mobile vs PCI_Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Converge Mobile

This app transforms your smartphone or tablet into a secure point-of-sale system. It allows businesses to accept various payment types, including chip cards and contactless payments, anywhere they operate. Features include automatic calculation of discounts, taxes, and tips, with options for digital or printed receipts.

Highlights
  • Accept credit and debit cards
  • Process chip and contactless payments
  • Record cash transactions
  • Calculate discounts, taxes, and tips
  • Email or print customer receipts
  • Secure encrypted card reader support
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Accept credit and debit payments anywhere, anytime with this intuitive, easy-to-use mobile application that turns your smartphone, tablet or mobile device into a secured, affordable point-of-sale solution! Converge Mobile is a free mobile app that is an extension of Converge, an omni-commerce solution that allows you to process payments in person, via phone or telephone order, online, and using a mobile device. Converge Mobile supports EMV chip card transactions using an encrypted EMV card reader. Key features: • Accept PIN debit and credit cards, including mag stripe, chip card and contactless payments, like Apple Pay™ • Record cash transactions • Automatically calculate discounts and taxes and offer tips • Email or print customer receipts • Help protect cardholder data with an encrypted, chip card device • Use an unlimited number of supported iOS devices Converge Mobile is for any size business that needs to process transactions on the go. If you accept card payments on the road, then Converge Mobile will likely save you time and money, while improving the checkout experience for your customers. It can also be used at your location for payments during peak sales seasons, essentially creating a new checkout line without the added expense. Getting started is easy! 1. Establish a customer account with Elavon, directly or through one of many partners, and get a card reader (set up cost associated). If you do not have an account, follow the link at the bottom of the page. 2. Download the Converge Mobile App for free! 3. Open the App and enter a Device PassCode of your choice. You will be required to enter this security passcode each time you access the app. Note: If you do not have an Elavon customer account, select the ‘I don’t have an account’ option at bottom of the Welcome page. 4. Follow the simple set up instructions and start taking payments anywhere, anytime! Note: If you need a card reader to accept cards, contact your sales representative or account manager. For more information please visit: www.elavon.com/convergemobile or contact Elavon to establish a customer account.

About

PCI_Mobile

This platform allows authorized business partners to manage and streamline consumer transactions. It requires specific authorization from PCI and your office to log in and utilize its features.

Highlights
  • Consumer transaction enhancement
  • Transaction facilitation
  • Business partner platform
  • Secure login
  • Office authorization required
Features
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PCI Mobile is a platform for our business partners to enhance and facilitate consumer transactions. In order to log in and use PCI Mobile, you must be authorized by PCI and your office.

Screenshots

Converge Mobile4 screens
PCI_Mobile3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PCI_Mobile at 4.1 against Converge Mobile's 3.2. PCI_Mobile also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 22%). Converge Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.5.7 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

PCI_Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Converge Mobile's written reviews are positive against 63% of PCI_Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Converge Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, PCI_Mobile every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Converge Mobile versus PCI_Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConverge MobilePCI_Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (31 ratings)4.1 (27 ratings) — better
Positive reviews22.4% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.5.7 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElavonPreferred Credit Inc

Customer experience

Converge Mobile

All ratings30 ratings
Positive53.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive22.4%
Neutral16.3%
Negative61.2%

PCI_Mobile

All ratings27 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

Bugs and requests

Converge Mobile

Reported bugs

26 issues
  • Cannot copy/paste
  • No space bar for error correction
  • Search for debit transactions limited to 31 days
  • App crashes frequently
  • Card reader not connecting to iPhones
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  • Gratiuty option not working/visible
  • App locks out users
  • Passcode incorrect when typing
  • App not recognizing swiped cards
  • Error message on invoice/quote component
  • App not working for months
  • Glitch after November 2019 update
  • Cannot add gratuity after iPhone update
  • Cannot see gratuity screen on new iPhones
  • App not working with new iOS versions
  • App not fitting iPhone X screen
  • New version not sending info to sale
  • App not accepting swiped cards
  • App processing without resolution
  • App not connecting with reader after iOS update
  • Constantly re-entering credentials
  • App failure rate with Bluetooth reader
  • Password not recognized, requires reinstall
  • Cannot checkout cart after adding items
  • App crashes using iPhone 7 Plus iOS 11.0.3
  • App not supporting iPhone 8

Requested features

14 requests
  • Fix copy/paste functionality
  • Add space bar for cursor movement
  • Allow searching debit transactions beyond 31 days
  • Improve gratuity option visibility and placement
  • Remember customer email addresses
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  • List of commonly sold items for quick selection
  • Ability to reprint/resend receipts
  • Fit iPhone X screen
  • Add dedicated 'Invoice Number' section
  • Allow credit card on file via iPad
  • Add item categories on mobile
  • Make signature screen more prominent
  • Improve button placement on signing screen
  • Add gratuity option after payment selection

PCI_Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Converge Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

PCI_Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Converge Mobile free?
Converge Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PCI_Mobile free?
PCI_Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Converge Mobile or PCI_Mobile?
PCI_Mobile is rated higher. Converge Mobile averages 3.2 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while PCI_Mobile averages 4.1 from 27 ratings.
Do Converge Mobile or PCI_Mobile have ads?
Neither Converge Mobile nor PCI_Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Converge Mobile or PCI_Mobile?
Converge Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, and PCI_Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Converge Mobile was updated on November 2, 2026 and PCI_Mobile on November 2, 2026.

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