# Connect & Pay vs PerkSpot

The clearest difference is rating: Connect & Pay at 4.6 against PerkSpot's 3.0. Connect & Pay also leads on ratings volume (10K vs 114). PerkSpot's advantage is review sentiment (37% vs 22%) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Connect & Pay holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connect & Pay has 10K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of Connect & Pay's written reviews are positive against 37% of PerkSpot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Connect & Pay ships an update monthly, PerkSpot fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Connect & Pay | PerkSpot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-and-pay/id1175012873/reviews)** | [3.0 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perkspot/id1550845231/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 114 |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | **36.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 116 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [365](https://appshunter.io/developer/962639854) | [PerkSpot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550845233) |

## What reviewers say

### Connect & Pay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-and-pay/id1175012873)

This app simplifies shopping at participating service locations. Users can create and fund accounts, pay for purchases, view nutrition information, and track their spending history.

**Highlights:** Create and fund accounts, Pay for purchases, View nutrition information, Request service, Provide feedback, View purchase history

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and fast
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Touchless transactions
- 💡 Rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Security issues with account access
- 💰 Overpriced items
- 🔍 Difficult to add funds
- 🤔 Confusing reward system

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account
- Login issues and password reset problems
- Inconsistent account balances
- Funds not properly added or deducted

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Low balance notifications
- Ability to pay with credit card directly
- Option to order ahead


### PerkSpot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perkspot/id1550845231)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Access exclusive employee discounts and deals on the go. Discover new offers weekly across more than 25 categories, including local neighborhood savings and top brand discounts. Stay connected to your benefits wherever you are.

**Highlights:** Exclusive employee discounts, Deals added weekly, 25+ categories of offers, Thousands of exclusive offers, Local neighborhood deals, Top brand discounts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Great money saver
- 💸 Real savings found
- 👍 Convenient access to discounts
- 📱 Perks on the phone
- 🌟 Awesome app experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Prices higher than retailer
- ❌ App doesn't work
- 🚫 Website and app don't communicate
- 🐛 App is glitchy and terrible
- 😵 Website redirects to browser

**Reported bugs**

- Website and app do not communicate
- App constantly says no account found
- App has loading errors
- App stops working when inputting city
- App becomes a blurry mess

**Requested features**

- Option to use discount codes directly on retailer sites
- Keep all functionality within the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Connect & Pay free?

Connect & Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PerkSpot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Connect & Pay or PerkSpot?

Connect & Pay is rated higher. Connect & Pay averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while PerkSpot averages 3.0 from 114 ratings.

### Do Connect & Pay or PerkSpot have ads?

Neither Connect & Pay nor PerkSpot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Connect & Pay or PerkSpot?

Connect & Pay ships an update monthly, and PerkSpot fortnightly. Most recently, Connect & Pay was updated on October 30, 2026 and PerkSpot on October 29, 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.*