myWisely vs Ferry Pay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
myWisely
Manage your finances with early access to paychecks, fee-free banking, and automated savings tools. This app allows you to track spending, pay bills, and save for your goals, even when changing jobs.
- Get paid up to 2 days early
- Save for goals automatically
- No hidden or overdraft fees
- Track spending
- Pay bills
- Works with job changes
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Download the myWisely app(8) now to start making the most of your money, like getting paid up to 2 days early(1), saving(10) for what you love, and dropping the hidden fees(12). Wisely also moves with you even when you switch jobs(4). LEAVE HIDDEN FEES BEHIND(12) No hidden fees(12). No overdraft fees(9) No minimum balance requirements sneaking up on you. GET PAID UP TO 2 DAYS EARLY(1) Life doesn’t always wait until payday. With Wisely, you could get access to your pay up to 2 days early(1) at no cost(2) to you. SHOP AND PAY BILLS(6) In store, online, in-app(8) or by phone everywhere Visa® Debit cards are accepted or where Debit Mastercard® is accepted. GROW YOUR SAVINGS(10) Save at your own pace and make savings automatic(10) so you do not have to think about it. (1) You must log in to the myWisely app or mywisely.com to opt-in to early direct deposit. Early direct deposit of funds is not guaranteed and is subject to the timing of payor’s payment instruction. Faster funding claim is based on a comparison of our policy of making funds available upon our receipt of payment instruction with the typical banking practice of posting funds at settlement. If you have a Wisely Pay or Wisely Cash card (see back of your card), this feature requires an upgrade which may not be available to all cardholders. (2) While this feature is available without a fee, certain other transaction fees and costs, terms, and conditions are associated with the use of this card. Please log in to the myWisely app or mywisely.com to see your cardholder agreement and list of all fees for more information. (4) If you have a Wisely Pay or Wisely Cash card (see back of your card), this feature requires an upgrade which may not be available to all cardholders. (5)The number of fee-free ATM transactions may be limited. Please log in to the myWisely app or mywisely.com and see your cardholder agreement and list of all fees for more information. (6)The bill pay feature, powered by Papaya, is available through the myWisely app. Additional terms and limits apply. This optional offer is not a Fifth Third Bank, Pathward or a [Mastercard, Visa] product or service, nor does Fifth Third Bank, Pathward or [Mastercard, Visa] endorse this offer. (7) Ingo Money is operated by Ingo Money, Inc., and all check funding services are provided by First Century Bank, N.A. See complete terms, fees and conditions at: Ingomoney.com/termsconditions.html (8) Standard message and data rates may apply. (9) Because this card is prepaid, you can only spend what is on the card and thus are unable to overdraft. (10) Amounts transferred to your savings envelope will no longer appear in your available balance. You can transfer money from your savings envelope back to your available balance at any time using the myWisely app mobile app or at mywisely.com. (12) To view applicable fees, please log in to the myWisely app or mywisely.com to see your card- holder agreement and list of all fees for more information. The Wisely Pay Visa® is issued by Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Member FDIC or Pathward, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. The Wisely Pay Mastercard® is issued by Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Member FDIC or Pathward, N.A., Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International Incorporated. The Wisely Direct Mastercard is issued by Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. ADP is a registered ISO of Fifth Third Bank, N.A., or Pathward, N.A. The Wisely Pay Visa card can be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted. Visa and the Visa logo are registered trademarks of Visa International Service Association. The Wisely Pay Mastercard and Wisely Direct Mastercard can be used where debit Mastercard is accepted. Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard International Incorporated. ADP, the ADP logo, Wisely, myWisely, and the Wisely logo are registered trademarks of ADP, Inc. Copyright © 2022 ADP, Inc. All rights reserved.
Ferry Pay
Manage your finances, track spending, and earn rewards with this app. It offers real-time notifications, card management, and easy money transfers. Access a network of ATMs and explore local cashback offers.
- Real-time spending notifications
- Card freezing and reissuance
- Instant and standard money transfers
- Personalized cashback offers
- ATM locator
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Flexible wage payouts for hospitality teams. The Ferry Mobile App is the easiest way to manage your money, earn rewards and track your spending, for Ferry Payroll Card account holders. The app is free to download and puts you in control with 24/7 access to your account and card management. App Features Real-time notifications to monitor your spending and quickly spot unauthorized transactions Freeze or cancel and reissue your card 24/7 for enhanced security Make instant or standard transfers anytime to anywhere in the US Explore personalized and local cash back offers available to you Use the map to find one of 40,000+ nearby in-network MoneyPass ATMs And more! Terms and conditions apply. See useferry.com for more details. Ferry is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by Community Federal Savings Bank, Member FDIC. Card is issued by Community Federal Savings Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ferry Pay at every 2 weeks against myWisely's every 3 months. myWisely's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 897) and review sentiment (65% vs 48%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for myWisely against 4.7 for Ferry Pay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myWisely has 38K ratings behind it against 897, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of myWisely's written reviews are positive against 48% of Ferry Pay's.
myWisely ships an update every 3 months, Ferry Pay every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myWisely | Ferry Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (38K ratings) | 4.7 (897 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 65.0% of reviews — better | 47.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 38K — better | 897 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #121 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ADP, Inc | Ferry Pay Inc. |
Customer experience
myWisely
Ferry Pay
User reviews
myWisely
From 38K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick direct deposits
- 💰 Convenient for receiving paychecks
- 📈 Helpful budgeting and savings features
Room to improve
- 🤖 Poor customer service and lack of human support
- 🔒 Account lockouts and difficulties accessing funds
- 💳 Unreliable card functionality and activation issues
- 💰 Unexpected fees and charges
Ferry Pay
From 897 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast money transfers
- 💳 Convenient for work payments
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🤑 Faster payouts than previous options
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Poor security and fraud protection
- 💸 Excessive fees and charges
- 🤯 Frustrating login and account management issues
- 🚫 Lack of basic features like Apple Pay and savings accounts
Bugs and requests
myWisely
Reported bugs
3 issues- Recurring issues with card activation and verification
- Inconsistent deposit timing and processing
- Unexplained account lockouts and access problems
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to instantly transfer funds to external accounts
- Improved mobile app experience and user interface
- Clearer communication on account status and changes
Ferry Pay
Reported bugs
4 issues- White screen issues when logging in
- Endless loops when trying to transfer money
- Account access problems after phone changes
- Incorrect transaction amounts and charges
Requested features
4 requests- Add savings account feature
- Improve login and account management experience
- Integrate with popular payment platforms like Apple Pay
- Enhance customer support and response times
In-app purchases
myWisely
No in-app purchases
Ferry Pay
No in-app purchases









