# TipMe vs Checkout

The clearest difference is rating: Checkout at 5.0 against TipMe's 4.5. Checkout also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (87% vs 69%). TipMe's advantage is ratings volume (170 vs 26) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TipMe sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Checkout sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Checkout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TipMe has 170 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of TipMe's written reviews are positive against 87% of Checkout's.

TipMe ships an update every 2 months, Checkout every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TipMe | Checkout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipme-employee-tip-tracking/id1071984975/reviews) | **[5.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkout-server-tip-tracker/id6759942669/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **170** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **86.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 14 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChuChu Train Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/415772087) | [Flowstate Industries LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867320447) |

## What reviewers say

### TipMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipme-employee-tip-tracking/id1071984975)

This app helps service industry professionals easily track daily tip earnings, including both cash and credit card payments. It simplifies tax reporting by automatically saving data and providing monthly and yearly exports. Say goodbye to manual logs and hello to organized income tracking.

**Highlights:** Easy daily earnings input, Automatic data saving, Tracks cash and credit card tips, Manages crew deductions, Monthly and yearly tax exports, Built-in user guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Entries | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Features | $14.99 | one-time |


### Checkout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkout-server-tip-tracker/id6759942669)

Easily log your shifts, sales, and tips to automatically calculate your real hourly rate and net earnings. Track multiple jobs, set weekly goals, and gain insights into your earning patterns. Export your data for tax purposes.

**Highlights:** Automatic tip calculation, Multi-job and role tracking, Shift calendar with earnings visualization, Weekly goal setting with widgets, Detailed earnings breakdown, Tip out calculator, CSV export for tax filing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkout Pro Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Checkout Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Checkout Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Checkout Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TipMe free?

TipMe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Checkout free?

Checkout is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TipMe or Checkout?

Checkout is rated higher. TipMe averages 4.5 out of 5 from 170 ratings, while Checkout averages 5.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do TipMe or Checkout have ads?

Neither TipMe nor Checkout shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TipMe or Checkout?

TipMe ships an update every 2 months, and Checkout every 8 days. Most recently, TipMe was updated on October 26, 2026 and Checkout on October 28, 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.*