# FA Pay vs Octopus for Tourists

The clearest difference is rating: FA Pay at 4.3 against Octopus for Tourists's 2.2. FA Pay also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 29%) and device support (3 vs 1). Octopus for Tourists's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (233 vs 34). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FA Pay sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Octopus for Tourists asks for nothing beyond the download.

FA Pay holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Octopus for Tourists has 233 ratings behind it against 34, 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 29% of Octopus for Tourists's.

## The numbers

| Metric | FA Pay | Octopus for Tourists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fa-pay/id1456776247/reviews)** | [2.2 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octopus-for-tourists/id1505492952/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **233** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 28.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shane Sutro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456039304) | [Octopus Cards](https://appshunter.io/developer/880569113) |

## 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 |


### Octopus for Tourists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octopus-for-tourists/id1505492952)

This app allows tourists to easily add and manage a digital transit and payment card on their iPhone or Apple Watch for use in Hong Kong. It enables seamless travel and shopping by simply tapping your device, with convenient top-up options and balance checking.

**Highlights:** Add Octopus card to iPhone/Apple Watch, Top up with credit/debit cards, Check balance and spending, Refund deposit and remaining value, Tap to pay at readers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for tourists
- 🚀 Works seamlessly on Apple devices
- 👍 Helpful for getting around Hong Kong

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Inflated exchange rates and hidden fees
- 🐛 Top-up issues and unreliable functionality
- 🤖 Poor customer support and lack of human assistance
- 🤷‍♀️ Forced to use non-local currency

**Reported bugs**

- Transactions failing after initial use
- Card not showing up in Apple Wallet after purchase
- Inability to transfer existing physical card to app

**Requested features**

- Allow payment in local Hong Kong dollars
- Improve top-up reliability and stability
- Provide better customer support channels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FA Pay free?

FA Pay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Octopus for Tourists free?

Octopus for Tourists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FA Pay or Octopus for Tourists?

FA Pay is rated higher. FA Pay averages 4.3 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Octopus for Tourists averages 2.2 from 233 ratings.

### Do FA Pay or Octopus for Tourists have ads?

Neither FA Pay nor Octopus for Tourists shows ads.

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