Comparison

DirectPay vs Instantpay

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

Head to head
About

DirectPay

Facilitates secure account-to-account payments using QR codes. Supports transfers within the same bank or via LankaPay for interbank transactions. Offers enhanced security with device and password protection.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning for payments
  • Account-to-account fund transfers
  • Interbank transactions via LankaPay
  • Merchant and customer transaction facilitation
  • Device IMEI and password security
  • Reduced transaction time and cost
Features
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This solution facilitates account to account transactions between the merchant and the customer using a quick reference code masking the real account. If both the merchant and the customer are of the same bank to provide it will perform an account to account fund transfer. If they are in different banks, transactions will be facilitated through LankaPay. DirectPay brings users numerous benefits including ease of access and reduction in transaction time and cost. Whenever the user is required to make a payment to the merchant the user can complete their transaction by just scanning the merchant’s QR code by the processing in the mobile application. We satisfy the need of financial transactions being made without going outside Sri Lanka for authorization purposes and to facilitate payments without the use of any 3rd party equipment. Basically what happens in the app is that the Merchants have a QR code masking their information displayed at their shops. The users simply have to scan this QR code and enter the amount to be paid and proceed so that when the transaction is completed the merchant will receive a text message from the bank confirming the payments and the user will also receive a text message from the bank of the payment being completed through an account to account transfer between the merchant bank and the user’s bank only if both these parties are of the same bank. This application provides maximum security to its users. At the time of registration on the DirectPay app, the user is required to enter the account number of the primary account and the phone number that is pre-registered with the bank. When the mobile number is entered, the application would grasp the IMEI number so that the user will not be able to use a separate phone to use this application. If the mobile is lost, another SIM card cannot be used to access our application. If the user has to change the number, he should contact the bank and initially change the mobile number in the bank’s database. There are basically two security features, the first is the password for the application when logging into the app and the second is the mobile IMEI number. For application registration, device change or SIM change there is a separate process to verify and authorize.

About

Instantpay

A comprehensive business banking solution designed to streamline financial operations. Manage accounts, process payments, track expenses, and access loans all in one digital platform. Ideal for businesses of all sizes seeking efficient money management.

Highlights
  • Smart current account for simplified banking
  • Connect and manage existing bank accounts
  • Send and receive payments via all methods
  • Bulk payouts and one-click payments
  • Payment links and QR code collections
  • Contactless cards for expense management
  • Collateral-free business loans
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Millions of businesses trust Instantpay — one place for all your business banking needs. Providing a superior digital experience, we offer a full-featured current account and debit card that simplify and automate payouts, collections, expense management, and more, making it easier for your business to run. With a quick and easy KYC process, you can begin accepting payments within minutes. With our assistance, startups, small and medium businesses, large companies, and others can manage all of their money movements seamlessly. Designed for modern businesses, our tech-led solutions enable them to spend, save, and manage their money online. Managing your bank account isn't the only thing you can do with Instantpay. You can manage employee expenses, make business decisions, and take advantage of new market opportunities with its help. Reasons to Choose Instantpay: • Open a smart current account for your business that simplifies banking and payments. • Connect and manage existing bank accounts via a single interface. • Send and receive payments via all payment methods. • Make one-click payments and send payouts in bulk. • Simply add the recipient's details to the Contact Book to enjoy seamless fund transfers. • Create payment links and share them via SMS, WhatsApp, or email to make collecting payments as easy as possible. • Enable digital payment collections through QR codes. • With Instantpay Contactless Cards, you can spend, track, and manage business expenses. • Create unique corporate gifting programs with Gift Cards and Brand Vouchers. • Scale your business with collateral-free business loans that meet your working capital needs. • 100,000+ physical touchpoints. • With our 24x7 support, we are always available to assist you.

Screenshots

DirectPay4 screens
Instantpay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Instantpay at 19 against DirectPay's 2. Instantpay also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). DirectPay's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.0 for DirectPay against 1.1 for Instantpay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instantpay has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DirectPay ships an update every 2 months, Instantpay monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DirectPay versus Instantpay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDirectPayInstantpay
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)1.1 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings219 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB94 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDirectPay (Private) LimitedInstantpay India Limited

Customer experience

DirectPay

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative75.0%

Instantpay

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

DirectPay

No in-app purchases

None

Instantpay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DirectPay free?
DirectPay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Instantpay free?
Instantpay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DirectPay or Instantpay?
Instantpay is rated higher. DirectPay averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Instantpay averages 1.1 from 19 ratings.
Do DirectPay or Instantpay have ads?
Neither DirectPay nor Instantpay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DirectPay or Instantpay?
DirectPay ships an update every 2 months, and Instantpay monthly. Most recently, DirectPay was updated on September 29, 2026 and Instantpay on October 3, 2026.

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