Comparison

Flex vs Bilt Rewards

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

Head to head
About

Flex

This app allows renters to split their monthly rent into smaller, manageable payments. It facilitates on-time rent payments, helps build credit history, and offers a flexible repayment schedule.

Highlights
  • Split rent into smaller payments
  • Pay rent on your own schedule
  • Build credit history
  • Access to a credit line for rent
  • Pay rent on time
Features
Currently charting
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Join 3.5 million customers using Flex. Split your rent into 2 payments—the first when it's due, the second on a date you choose during the month. When unexpected expenses hit, Flex gives you breathing room, whether you're paid weekly, biweekly, or have variable income. Your landlord or property gets paid upfront. Help build your credit history with on-time payments. Still have money left over on the 1st. HOW IT WORKS 1. Apply for Flex. If approved, set up your address and choose your payment schedule. 2. Your rent gets paid in full to your landlord or property. 3. You split rent payments in 2: half when rent is due, half before the end of the month. BUILD CREDIT FOR PAYING RENT Your on-time payments are reported to all major credit bureaus at no extra cost, so the rent you already pay can help to build credit history. SEE, SPLIT AND PAY YOUR BILLS IN ONE APP Flex is the app to split and pay your bills. Split your rent, car payment and everyday bills into smaller payments on dates that work for you. TRANSPARENT PRICING, BUILT TO GET YOU AHEAD What it costs: up to $5.99/month for the Flex membership, a 0.5% processing fee on the total bill amount, and a split fee of up to 3% of what you borrow (no reduction with early repayment). Debit card: no added charge. Credit card: 2.5% surcharge. FAQs - Can I pay rent, or my bills, in installments? Yes. One payment when your rent is due, a second later in the month, on a schedule you choose. - Is Flex a loan? No. Flex provides a line of credit through its bank partners, not a loan. - Does Flex report to credit bureaus? When turned on, on-time payments are reported to TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax, which helps build your credit history, included free with your Flex membership. *The #1 rent splitting app based on app store reviews, 2026. Disclosure Flexible Finance, Inc., together with its subsidiaries ("Flex"), is a financial technology company, not a bank. All loans, lines of credit , banking services, loan disbursements, and payment transmissions are offered by Lead Bank or Column N.A., Members FDIC. An application and credit assessment are required for approval. Availability of Flex services is subject to landlord and biller eligibility. Flex Rent users may pay a recurring monthly membership fee of $5.99; membership automatically renews until canceled. Flex Rent and Flex Bills users must pay a processing fee of 0.5% of your total rent or bill amount when paying your rent or bills through Flex services (an additional 2.5% surcharge applies when using a credit card). A split fee of up to 3% for each line of credit, based on how much you borrow each month, is also charged and cannot be reduced with early repayment. Flex Pay in Full users who are not extended a line of credit, are also subject to the 0.5% processing fee of their total rent amount (an additional 2.5% surcharge fee applies when using a credit card). Flex Pay in Full users who are not extended a line of credit are not subject to a recurring monthly membership fee. Other third party fees may apply. See your offer for more details. Positive rent payment history and information about your loan may be reported to one or more national credit bureaus. Your Flex payment history may impact your access to additional Flex services. All loan amounts vary based on eligibility. Any graphics are for illustrative purposes only. Terms and conditions apply. Neither Flex nor any of its subsidiaries disburse loan proceeds or engage in the movement of consumer funds. Brokering activities are performed by Flexible Finance Brokering, Inc. Servicing and collection activities are performed by Flexible Finance Servicing, Inc. Licenses Flexible Finance Brokering, Inc., Nationwide Multistate Licensing System ("NMLS") ID #2599800 Flexible Finance Servicing, Inc., NMLS ID #2256673 Please refer to NMLS Consumer Access for information on our licenses.

About

Bilt Rewards

Transform your rent payments into valuable rewards and unlock exclusive local benefits. Earn points on rent, build credit history for free, and redeem rewards for travel, everyday purchases, or even a down payment on a home.

Highlights
  • Earn points on rent payments
  • Build credit history for free
  • Unlock exclusive neighborhood benefits
  • Redeem points for travel and everyday purchases
  • Earn elite status with tiered benefits
  • Rent Day rewards and games
Features
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Bilt helps you transform your largest monthly expense—rent—into valuable rewards and unlock exclusive Neighborhood Benefits™. With Bilt, you can earn points on rent payments, build credit history, and unlock a world of rewards from travel to everyday redemptions. EARN REWARDS ON RENT Earn rewards on your largest monthly expense–rent. With every on-time rent payment, you'll earn Bilt Points – the industry's most valuable and flexible points currency. Plus, build credit history by automatically reporting your rent payments to all three major credit bureaus for free. ACCESS NEIGHBORHOOD BENEFITS™ Get even more at your favorite spots with exclusive Neighborhood Benefits™ at local restaurants, fitness studios, pharmacies, on Lyft rides, and more. Use any linked card with our neighborhood partners to stack Bilt Points, in addition to your usual card rewards. Unlock member benefits including complimentary items, member events, and more. REDEEM YOUR REWARDS Transfer your points 1:1 to your favorite airline miles and hotel points, use them for future rent payments, redeem for everyday purchases, or save them for a down payment on a home. Bilt offers the industry's most flexible and valuable redemption options. RENT DAY® REWARDS On the 1st of each month, we drop limited-time member benefits like unparalleled transfer bonuses, unique neighborhood dining experiences, a chance to win free rent through our Rent Free™ game, and more. Earn Points on Rent Payments: - Earn points on rent at any home, no matter where you live - Free credit building by reporting rent payments to all credit bureaus - No transaction fees on rent payments Unlock Neighborhood Benefits™: - Dining: Earn points and enjoy complimentary items at 20,000+ local restaurants - Fitness: Get complimentary add-ons at partner fitness studios like Barry's, SoulCycle, and more - Pharmacy: Apply automatic HSA/FSA savings at Walgreens - Lyft rides: Earn extra points on Lyft rides around your neighborhood Redeem the most flexible points: - Travel: Transfer points 1:1 to major airlines and hotels including United, American, Hyatt, and more, or use them in the Bilt Travel Portal - Rent: Use points towards future rent payments - Everyday Rewards: Redeem for Amazon purchases, gift cards, and more - Buy a Home: Save points for a down payment on a future home Earn Elite Status: - Earn status through points or eligible spend - Unlock increasingly valuable benefits across travel and everyday rewards - Customize your experience with Milestone Rewards at 25,000-point intervals Join over 4 million members who are transforming their largest monthly expense into their most rewarding one. Download the app today and start earning rewards on rent, in your neighborhood, and beyond.

Screenshots

Flex4 screens
Bilt Rewards3 screens

Verdict

The call

Flex and Bilt Rewards both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Flex's written reviews are positive against 36% of Bilt Rewards's. Bilt Rewards's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Flex against 4.8 for Bilt Rewards. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 534K and 243K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Flex's written reviews are positive against 36% of Bilt Rewards's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flex ships an update weekly, Bilt Rewards every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Flex versus Bilt Rewards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlexBilt Rewards
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (534K ratings)4.8 (243K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.0% of reviews — better36.3% of reviews
Number of ratings534K — better243K
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#51 — better#75
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB194 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlexible Finance, Inc.Bilt Technologies, Inc.

Customer experience

Flex

All ratings519,465 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral1.2%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews5,195 reviews
Positive79.0%
Neutral3.5%
Negative17.5%

Bilt Rewards

All ratings242,647 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews1,570 reviews
Positive36.3%
Neutral7.8%
Negative55.9%

User reviews

Flex

From 534K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Helpful for budgeting
  • 👍 Convenient rent payment
  • 🚀 Flexible payment schedule
  • 👍 Good customer service (in some cases)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable payment processing
  • 🔍 Lack of transparency
  • 💬 Poor communication from company
  • 🔍 Difficult to reach customer support
  • 🤯 Causes financial issues/overdrafts

Bilt Rewards

From 243K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use app
  • 💡 Earn points on rent payments
  • 👍 Great rewards program
  • 🚀 Streamlined functionality
  • 👍 Convenient rent payment options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable payment processing
  • 🔒 Security concerns and fraud issues
  • 👎 Confusing and cluttered app interface
  • 👎 Poor customer support experience
  • 🐛 Bugs and technical issues

Bugs and requests

Flex

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect rent amounts charged
  • Payments not processed on time
  • Account deactivation issues
  • Linking property portal problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Self-payment option
  • Flexible rent amount split
  • Improved communication channels
  • Timely notifications about payment status

Bilt Rewards

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Rent payments not properly credited
  • Accounts being hacked and fraudulent charges
  • App crashes and login issues
  • Incorrect information displayed in the app

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved integration with banking/payment accounts
  • More transparency and control over rent payments
  • Enhanced security measures
  • Simplified and streamlined app design
  • Better customer support and communication channels

In-app purchases

None

Flex

No in-app purchases

None

Bilt Rewards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flex free?
Flex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bilt Rewards free?
Bilt Rewards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flex or Bilt Rewards?
Bilt Rewards is rated higher. Flex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 534K ratings, while Bilt Rewards averages 4.8 from 243K ratings.
Do Flex or Bilt Rewards have ads?
Both Flex and Bilt Rewards show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flex or Bilt Rewards?
Flex ships an update weekly, and Bilt Rewards every 2 days. Most recently, Flex was updated on November 7, 2026 and Bilt Rewards on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Flex or Bilt Rewards?
Flex currently peaks at #51 in the App Store charts, and Bilt Rewards at #75. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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