Comparison

FA Pay vs Paycheck Calculator US

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

Head to head
About

FA Pay

Easily calculate confusing holiday pay and determine if extra shifts are financially beneficial. This app simplifies complex pay calculations, helping you maximize earnings, especially around your birthday.

Highlights
  • Holiday pay calculation
  • Shift profitability analysis
  • Birthday pay maximization reminder
  • User-friendly interface
  • Quick and easy calculations
Features
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Confused or frustrated when trying to calculate your holiday pay ahead of a trip? Trying to decide if picking up that pairing is worth it for you? Enter a few details in this app and have your answer in no time at all! FA Pay is designed to make it easier for you to calculate that confusing holiday pay so you don't have to worry about it! It can even remind you ahead of your birthday so that you can maximize your holiday pay if you choose to fly over your birthday.

About

Paycheck Calculator US

Calculate your take-home pay instantly by entering your salary or hourly wage, W-4 status, and deductions. This app provides accurate gross-to-net breakdowns, including federal and state taxes, Social Security, and Medicare. Plan your budget with your real numbers and compare different job offers.

Highlights
  • Hourly and salary income modes
  • Federal and state tax calculation
  • Pre-tax and post-tax deductions
  • Budget planning with expense tracking
  • Compare job offers and simulate changes
  • Export calculations as PDF, CSV, or text
Features
Currently charting
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How much will my paycheck be after taxes? Find out in seconds with Pay44. No ads, no account needed. Enter your hourly pay or salary, set your W-4 filing status, and see your take-home pay instantly. Add overtime, tips, commissions, bonuses, and deductions for an accurate gross-to-net breakdown. Built with 2026 IRS federal tax brackets, all 50 state taxes plus DC and Puerto Rico, Social Security, and Medicare rules. Then plan a budget from your real numbers. Answers to your pay questions • How much is my paycheck after taxes? • What is my take-home pay hourly or salary? • How much federal and state tax do I owe? • What will my net pay be biweekly or monthly? • How do 401(k) and other deductions affect my check? • Which job offer actually pays more? Paycheck calculator • Hourly and salary income modes • Every pay period: daily, weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly, quarterly, semiannually, yearly • W-4 inputs: filing status, dependents, additional withholding • Federal and state income tax for all 50 states + DC + Puerto Rico • Social Security tax, Medicare tax, and additional Medicare tax • Overtime with custom multipliers, tips, commissions, and bonuses • Pre-tax deductions: 401(k), HSA, FSA, health insurance, commuter benefits • Post-tax deductions: Roth 401(k), union dues, garnishments Budget planner • Combine multiple paychecks with custom income and expense items • See where every dollar goes with a visual waterfall chart • Donut chart and top-expense breakdowns • Track your total: income minus expenses at a glance Save, compare & simulate • Save multiple calculations for different jobs, offers, or scenarios • Compare side by side to see which pays more after taxes • Simulate raises, new hours, or job changes and preview the impact on net pay • Export as PDF, image, CSV, or text Insights & projections • See your effective tax rates at a glance • Break down taxes by type: federal, state, FICA, Medicare • Project your yearly income, taxes, and take-home pay • Visual grid showing how much of every dollar you keep More to explore • Paycle: Daily tax-guessing game. Guess the annual federal tax from a salary • Payday reminders so you never miss a check • Dark mode and theme customization Ad-free & private • No ads • All calculations stay on your device • No account required. Works completely offline • Available in 10 languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Arabic, Korean, and Vietnamese See your real paycheck. Accurate, private, and free. Disclaimer This app provides estimates for educational and informational purposes only and is not financial or tax advice. Actual withholding and take-home pay can vary by employer, benefits, and state rules. Always verify results against official IRS/state guidance and your pay stub.

Screenshots

FA Pay4 screens
Paycheck Calculator US4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paycheck Calculator US at 94% against FA Pay's 50%. Paycheck Calculator US also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (13K vs 37). FA Pay's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. FA Pay sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Paycheck Calculator US sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.39 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Paycheck Calculator US holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paycheck Calculator US has 13K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of FA Pay's written reviews are positive against 94% of Paycheck Calculator US's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
FA Pay versus Paycheck Calculator US: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFA PayPaycheck Calculator US
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (37 ratings)4.9 (13K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews94.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3713K — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#129 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB66 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperShane SutroEHM TECH LLC

Customer experience

FA Pay

All ratings34 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Paycheck Calculator US

All ratings12,959 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.0%
Negative0.7%
Written reviews365 reviews
Positive94.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative4.1%

Bugs and requests

FA Pay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Paycheck Calculator US

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Inability to save multiple job calculations
  • Inconsistent accuracy across different pay structures

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add option to input filing status and dependents
  • Provide more detailed tax information and percentages
  • Include a monthly mode for recurring income

In-app purchases

3 purchases

FA Pay

One-time3
  • Bone to Throw$0.99
  • Coffee for Shane$2.99
  • Burrito for Shane$7.99
11 purchases

Paycheck Calculator US

Subscriptions11
  • Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly7 Days trial$1.397 Days
  • Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly7 Days trial4 variants$2.997 Days
  • Paycheck Calculator Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
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  • Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Paycheck Calculator Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Paycheck Calculator Pro - Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Paycheck Calculator Pro - Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Paycheck Calculator Pro - Annual7 Days trial$34.991 Year
  • Paycheck Calculator Pro - Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is FA Pay free?
FA Pay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paycheck Calculator US free?
Paycheck Calculator US is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FA Pay or Paycheck Calculator US?
Paycheck Calculator US is rated higher. FA Pay averages 4.3 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Paycheck Calculator US averages 4.9 from 13K ratings.
Do FA Pay or Paycheck Calculator US have ads?
Paycheck Calculator US shows ads; FA Pay does not.

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