Comparison

TRXpay vs Flex

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

Head to head
About

TRXpay

Features
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TRXPay allows you to accept payments on your iOS device while on the go. Our friendly design and simple user interface allow you to get paid fast and easy. You can choose from a variety of payment types like Visa, Mastercard, Amex and Discover credit cards as well as cash payments, gift cards, reward cards, campus cards and many more. Our unique SLINGSHOT pay at the door feature allows delivery drivers to collect payment on the spot and our pay at the table feature allows any business to bring the convenience of payment to the customer. Get TRXPay now and bring Power to the Payment!

About

Flex

This app allows renters to split their monthly rent into smaller, manageable payments. It facilitates on-time rent payments, helps build credit history, and offers a flexible repayment schedule.

Highlights
  • Split rent into smaller payments
  • Pay rent on your own schedule
  • Build credit history
  • Access to a credit line for rent
  • Pay rent on time
Features
Currently charting
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Join 3.5 million customers using Flex. Split your rent into 2 payments—the first when it's due, the second on a date you choose during the month. When unexpected expenses hit, Flex gives you breathing room, whether you're paid weekly, biweekly, or have variable income. Your landlord or property gets paid upfront. Help build your credit history with on-time payments. Still have money left over on the 1st. HOW IT WORKS 1. Apply for Flex. If approved, set up your address and choose your payment schedule. 2. Your rent gets paid in full to your landlord or property. 3. You split rent payments in 2: half when rent is due, half before the end of the month. BUILD CREDIT FOR PAYING RENT Your on-time payments are reported to all major credit bureaus at no extra cost, so the rent you already pay can help to build credit history. SEE, SPLIT AND PAY YOUR BILLS IN ONE APP Flex is the app to split and pay your bills. Split your rent, car payment and everyday bills into smaller payments on dates that work for you. TRANSPARENT PRICING, BUILT TO GET YOU AHEAD What it costs: up to $5.99/month for the Flex membership, a 0.5% processing fee on the total bill amount, and a split fee of up to 3% of what you borrow (no reduction with early repayment). Debit card: no added charge. Credit card: 2.5% surcharge. FAQs - Can I pay rent, or my bills, in installments? Yes. One payment when your rent is due, a second later in the month, on a schedule you choose. - Is Flex a loan? No. Flex provides a line of credit through its bank partners, not a loan. - Does Flex report to credit bureaus? When turned on, on-time payments are reported to TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax, which helps build your credit history, included free with your Flex membership. *The #1 rent splitting app based on app store reviews, 2026. Disclosure Flexible Finance, Inc., together with its subsidiaries ("Flex"), is a financial technology company, not a bank. All loans, lines of credit , banking services, loan disbursements, and payment transmissions are offered by Lead Bank or Column N.A., Members FDIC. An application and credit assessment are required for approval. Availability of Flex services is subject to landlord and biller eligibility. Flex Rent users may pay a recurring monthly membership fee of $5.99; membership automatically renews until canceled. Flex Rent and Flex Bills users must pay a processing fee of 0.5% of your total rent or bill amount when paying your rent or bills through Flex services (an additional 2.5% surcharge applies when using a credit card). A split fee of up to 3% for each line of credit, based on how much you borrow each month, is also charged and cannot be reduced with early repayment. Flex Pay in Full users who are not extended a line of credit, are also subject to the 0.5% processing fee of their total rent amount (an additional 2.5% surcharge fee applies when using a credit card). Flex Pay in Full users who are not extended a line of credit are not subject to a recurring monthly membership fee. Other third party fees may apply. See your offer for more details. Positive rent payment history and information about your loan may be reported to one or more national credit bureaus. Your Flex payment history may impact your access to additional Flex services. All loan amounts vary based on eligibility. Any graphics are for illustrative purposes only. Terms and conditions apply. Neither Flex nor any of its subsidiaries disburse loan proceeds or engage in the movement of consumer funds. Brokering activities are performed by Flexible Finance Brokering, Inc. Servicing and collection activities are performed by Flexible Finance Servicing, Inc. Licenses Flexible Finance Brokering, Inc., Nationwide Multistate Licensing System ("NMLS") ID #2599800 Flexible Finance Servicing, Inc., NMLS ID #2256673 Please refer to NMLS Consumer Access for information on our licenses.

Screenshots

TRXpay3 screens
Flex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TRXpay at none against Flex's shown. TRXpay also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). Flex's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#93 vs unranked). On price, 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TRXpay ships an update every 6 weeks, Flex weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
TRXpay versus Flex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTRXpayFlex
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (539K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—78.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—539K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#93 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDishOut, LLCFlexible Finance, Inc.

Bugs and requests

TRXpay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Flex

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect rent amounts charged
  • Payments not processed on time
  • Account deactivation issues
  • Linking property portal problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Self-payment option
  • Flexible rent amount split
  • Improved communication channels
  • Timely notifications about payment status

In-app purchases

None

TRXpay

No in-app purchases

None

Flex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TRXpay free?
TRXpay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flex free?
Flex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TRXpay or Flex have ads?
Flex shows ads; TRXpay does not.
Which is updated more often, TRXpay or Flex?
TRXpay ships an update every 6 weeks, and Flex weekly. Most recently, TRXpay was updated on November 11, 2026 and Flex on November 15, 2026.

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