Comparison

Cheddar Up vs MainPro v5

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

Head to head
About

Cheddar Up

Easily collect money for group events, team fees, or fundraisers without paper forms. Create collections in seconds and share them via text or link. Contributors can pay without needing an account.

Highlights
  • Instant collection setup
  • Customizable forms
  • Multiple payment options
  • Detailed payment tracking
  • Direct bank withdrawals
  • Add images to collections
Features
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Simplify group payments with Cheddar Up – your go-to solution for easy, paperless collections. Ideal for school events, team fees, nonprofit fundraisers, and more, Cheddar Up makes collecting money a breeze. Say goodbye to the hassle of paper forms and trips to the bank. Create your collection in seconds and share it effortlessly via text or link. The best part? Payers and donors don’t need a Cheddar Up account to contribute! Effortless Collections for Any Occasion: Instant Setup: Create collections quickly and for free. Versatile Uses: Perfect for donations, event fees and tickets, merchandise sales, and group gifts. Custom Forms: Easily add forms to gather additional details like t-shirt sizes and contact information – even volunteer signups and waivers. Personalized Touch: Add images to make your collection stand out. Multiple Payment Options: Accept credit cards, eChecks, and even cash or checks – online or in-person with tap-to-pay. Detailed Tracking: Keep tabs on who’s paid with comprehensive payment management. Direct Withdrawals: Transfer funds straight to your bank account with ease. Why Choose Cheddar Up? User-Friendly: Intuitive design for quick collection creation and management. Flexible: From small group gifts to large nonprofit fundraisers, we handle it all. Safe & Secure: Your financial security is our top priority. Transparent Tracking: Monitor collections and payments with real-time updates. Join the Community Join hundreds of thousands who’ve discovered the simplicity and efficiency of Cheddar Up. Whether you’re a teacher, coach, PTA member, or volunteer, streamline your group collections with our innovative platform. Your Feedback Matters Love Cheddar Up? We’d appreciate your review! For feedback and suggestions, reach out to us at info@cheddarup.com. Together, we’re making group collections easier for everyone.

About

MainPro v5

Features
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MainPro brings everyone together in one place — homeowners, property managers, and service providers — so home maintenance finally runs smoothly. Whether you're a homeowner tracking repairs, a property manager juggling multiple properties, or a contractor managing client relationships, MainPro gives you the tools to stay organized, communicate clearly, and get work done. HOMEOWNERS - Add and manage all your properties in one place - Submit service requests and track them from start to finish - Chat directly with your property manager and service providers - Store documents, photos, and files by property and project - Search for local service providers and connect instantly - Get AI-powered help and how-to guidance when something breaks PROPERTY MANAGERS - Manage maintenance requests across your entire portfolio - Coordinate between homeowners and service providers - Keep files, conversations, and projects organized by property - View everything on a calendar with color-coded project status - Invite and communicate with your trusted provider network SERVICE PROVIDERS - Maintain a discoverable profile with services, locations, and gallery - Receive and respond to service requests from homeowners and managers - Collaborate on projects through shared chat threads - Manage your client pipeline — leads, contacts, and customers - Collect reviews and grow your reputation BUILT FOR HOW REAL PROJECTS WORK MainPro connects everyone in shared project threads — homeowner, manager, and contractor all in one conversation. No more missed messages, lost documents, or confusion about who's doing what. - Real-time chat with photo and document sharing - Automatic project creation from service requests - File explorer with organ

Screenshots

Cheddar Up4 screens
MainPro v54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MainPro v5 at 14.0 against Cheddar Up's 16.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Cheddar Up versus MainPro v5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheddar UpMainPro v5
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCheddarUpMainPro LLC

Bugs and requests

Cheddar Up

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unreliable app performance after updates
  • Issues with inventory tracking and checkout
  • Login and account access problems
  • Disappearing form data

Requested features

4 requests
  • More customization options
  • Improved inventory management
  • Promo code functionality per item
  • Reduced fees for higher paid tiers

MainPro v5

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cheddar Up

No in-app purchases

None

MainPro v5

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cheddar Up free?
Cheddar Up is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MainPro v5 free?
MainPro v5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cheddar Up or MainPro v5 have ads?
Neither Cheddar Up nor MainPro v5 shows ads.

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