# MasterPass Scan to Pay vs PayFast

The clearest difference is rating: PayFast at 5.0 against MasterPass Scan to Pay's 1.8. MasterPass Scan to Pay's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

PayFast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

MasterPass Scan to Pay ships an update every 3 weeks, PayFast monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MasterPass Scan to Pay | PayFast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterpass-scan-to-pay/id1084707614/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payfast/id6448896596/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ukheshe Technologies (Pty) Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678063968) | [AVANZA PREMIER PAYMENT SERVICES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686842558) |

## What reviewers say

### MasterPass Scan to Pay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterpass-scan-to-pay/id1084707614)

Easily scan and pay QR codes for groceries, bills, and online purchases. Securely add Visa and Mastercard for convenient payments without entering card details. Purchase prepaid airtime and data bundles instantly.

**Highlights:** Scan and pay QR codes, Securely add bank cards, Pay bills and online purchases, Buy prepaid airtime and data, No need to enter card details, Industry-standard encryption

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PayFast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payfast/id6448896596)

Manage your finances digitally with this comprehensive payment app. Easily transfer money, shop online, and pay bills from one place. Track your spending with transaction history and insights, and enjoy 24/7 customer support.

**Highlights:** Digital money transfers, Online shopping payments, Bill payments, Transaction history and insights, QR code payments, 24/7 customer support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MasterPass Scan to Pay free?

MasterPass Scan to Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PayFast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MasterPass Scan to Pay or PayFast?

PayFast is rated higher. MasterPass Scan to Pay averages 1.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PayFast averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MasterPass Scan to Pay or PayFast have ads?

Neither MasterPass Scan to Pay nor PayFast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MasterPass Scan to Pay or PayFast?

MasterPass Scan to Pay ships an update every 3 weeks, and PayFast monthly. Most recently, MasterPass Scan to Pay was updated on October 10, 2026 and PayFast on October 9, 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.*
