Funraise vs BFS Colony
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Funraise
This app empowers nonprofit organizations to collect in-person payments and manage donor information on the go. It allows for event check-ins via QR codes and provides real-time updates on transactions and supporter details.
- Process in-person payments
- Sync payments with platform
- Event attendee check-in
- Volunteer access
- Transaction feed updates
- Edit supporter information
- Manage transaction tasks
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Funraise’s app is the easiest way for nonprofit organizations to collect in-person payments and stay updated with recent transactions, tasks, and supporter details on-the-go. APP FEATURES • Process in-person payments with a connected Stripe card reader • Sync in-person payments with Funraise’s platform • Check-in event attendees by scanning ticket QR codes • Allow volunteers to collect payments or check-in attendees on your behalf • Stay updated with recent transaction feeds • Access and edit supporter information • Manage transaction tasks Funraise is a fundraising platform for nonprofit organizations that makes it easy for nonprofits to raise more online. Our goal is to help your nonprofit organization maximize every available fundraising method as well as manage supporters with powerful and easy-to-use technology.
BFS Colony
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BFS Colony — Hawaii's trusted security services, in your pocket. Request a free quote for on-site guards, mobile patrol, or event security in just a minute — our team responds fast. Looking for work? Browse open positions and apply directly from the app, no account needed. Black Fabric Security team members can also sign in to the Employee Portal to view pay stubs, complete training, and manage documents. Get a free security quote Apply for open positions Explore our services & contact us Employee Portal for BFS staff
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BFS Colony at every 9 days against Funraise's every 3 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Funraise ships an update every 3 months, BFS Colony every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Funraise | BFS Colony |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Funraise | Black Fabric Security |
In-app purchases
Funraise
No in-app purchases
BFS Colony
No in-app purchases
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