# FA Pay vs Paycheck Calculator US

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FA Pay | Paycheck Calculator US |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fa-pay/id1456776247/reviews) | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paycheck-calculator-us-pay44/id1484023807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **94.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#132** |
| Size | 12 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Shane Sutro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456039304) | [EHM TECH LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484023806) |

## What reviewers say

### FA Pay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fa-pay/id1456776247)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bone to Throw | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee for Shane | $2.99 | one-time |
| Burrito for Shane | $7.99 | one-time |


### Paycheck Calculator US

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paycheck-calculator-us-pay44/id1484023807)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly | $1.39 | per 7 days |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Paycheck Calculator Pro - Annual | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate paycheck estimates
- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🔒 Reliable and trustworthy
- 💡 Helpful for budgeting and financial planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in tax calculations
- 💡 Desire for more detailed deduction breakdowns
- 💡 Need for multi-job support

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save multiple job calculations
- Inconsistent accuracy across different pay structures

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*