Comparison

2HOT2PAY vs Linktree

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

Head to head
About

2HOT2PAY

This platform connects brands and businesses with social media influencers for exclusive experiences. Members can share these experiences across their social channels. Currently, it is only available in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Highlights
  • Connects brands with influencers
  • Offers exclusive experiences
  • Facilitates social media sharing
  • Closed network for members
  • Location-specific availability
Features
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Make it content! 2HOT2PAY is the app for creators who love discovering their city. Cafés, restaurants, beauty studios, gyms, shops and event hosts invite you in. You drop by, enjoy it and share your visit with your community. WHAT YOU GET - Vouchers for coffee, brunch, beauty treatments, trial sessions at the gym and shopping - Invitations to events, with your name on the guest list - Personal discount codes from online shops - Points for every visit and bonus points for every friend you bring in - Badges and streaks in your own rewards album - All of it free: no subscription, no fees, no hidden costs FEATURES - Discover: browse offers and events by category or on the map - Events: see what's on in your city and sign up for the guest list - Saved spots: save your favourite places, get notified about new offers there and a reminder the day before saved events - Your QR pass: show it on site, or redeem with a swipe - Invite friends with your personal code - Use the app in English, German, Russian or Ukrainian YOU DON'T NEED A HUGE FOLLOWING What counts is that you're real, local and enjoy sharing. Every profile is reviewed before approval, and everyone in the community is an adult. HOW IT WORKS 1. Sign up with your email and your Instagram name. No password: you log in with a link we email you. 2. We review your profile and approve you. 3. Pick an offer, drop by and redeem it. 4. Post a story, tag the venue and collect points. NOW LIVE IN DÜSSELDORF More cities are coming. Questions? Message us on Instagram @2hot2pay or write to hello@2hot2pay.com.

About

Linktree

Create a single, customizable link to house all your online content. Share your social media, products, music, and more from one central hub. Track audience engagement with detailed analytics.

Highlights
  • Create a free Linktree URL
  • Add various content types (links, music, videos, products)
  • Customize design with colors, fonts, and backgrounds
  • Share link across social media and other platforms
  • Track audience insights and analytics
  • Organize saved, bought, and subscribed items
Features
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Linktree is the largest link in bio tool used by over 70 million people and organizations around the world. Make your free Linktree in minutes to focus your fans, grow your following, and sell products with one simple link. NEW: Now you can find everything you've saved, bought, downloaded and subscribed to within in the Linktree app. With Linktree, you can be your whole self on one platform rather than a sliver of yourself on many. All the things you do online. All together now. Here’s how it works: 1. Claim your Linktree URL for free (linktr.ee/yourname) 2. Add links, music, playlists, videos, podcasts, forms, causes, products, profiles, a store, your menu, live stream, anything you want! 3. Customize your design to match your brand and style. Get complete control of colors, fonts, button styles, add a bio, and even upload custom background images and videos. You can also select from pre-made themes to get going even faster. 4. Share your Linktree everywhere and anywhere to connect everyone with everything you do. Add your Linktree to your social profiles, email signature, resume and even get your own QR code to use on menus, brochures, or maybe project it on the side of a building, it’s up to you! 5. Learn what works, get insights and detailed insights about your audience, what they click on, where they come from, and tons more. Tell your story with Linktree. Download today and get creating.

Screenshots

2HOT2PAY4 screens
Linktree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Linktree at 51% against 2HOT2PAY's 0%. Linktree also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 2HOT2PAY's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Linktree sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 2HOT2PAY asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Linktree holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linktree has 62K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 2HOT2PAY's written reviews are positive against 51% of Linktree's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

2HOT2PAY ships an update every 2 months, Linktree weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
2HOT2PAY versus Linktree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter2HOT2PAYLinktree
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (62K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings162K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#59 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB131 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developer2h2p UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Linktree

Customer experience

2HOT2PAY

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Linktree

All ratings62,001 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.6%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews883 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative43.0%

Bugs and requests

2HOT2PAY

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Linktree

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Unable to log in or create new account
  • Inability to edit or remove links
  • Inconsistent performance and UI issues
  • Broken link sharing and analytics features
  • Accounts being banned without clear explanation

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to group links
  • Improve analytics and insights
  • Allow more customization options
  • Integrate with more social platforms
  • Fix issues with login and account management

In-app purchases

None

2HOT2PAY

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Linktree

Subscriptions12
  • Linktree Starter$4.991 Month
  • Linkstree Starter$7.991 Month
  • Linktree Pro7 Days trial$12.991 Month
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  • Linktree Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Linktree Premium$23.991 Month
  • Linktree Premium$34.991 Month
  • Linktree Starter$47.991 Year
  • Linktree Starter$69.991 Year
  • Linktree Pro7 Days trial$129.991 Year
  • Linktree Pro7 Days trial$143.991 Year
  • Linktree Premium$234.991 Year
  • Linktree Premium$359.991 Year

Questions

Is 2HOT2PAY free?
2HOT2PAY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Linktree free?
Linktree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 2HOT2PAY or Linktree?
Linktree is rated higher. 2HOT2PAY averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Linktree averages 4.8 from 62K ratings.
Do 2HOT2PAY or Linktree have ads?
Neither 2HOT2PAY nor Linktree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 2HOT2PAY or Linktree?
2HOT2PAY ships an update every 2 months, and Linktree weekly. Most recently, 2HOT2PAY was updated on October 10, 2026 and Linktree on October 19, 2026.

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