Comparison

Stake vs tab

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

Head to head
About

Stake

Earn cash back and rewards simply by paying your rent. This app allows you to track your earnings, see upcoming rewards, and manage your finances more effectively. Access exclusive community events and learn more about maximizing your rental benefits.

Highlights
  • Cash back on rent payments
  • Rewards Day events
  • Lifetime earnings tracking
  • Upcoming rewards calendar
  • Onboarding and chat support
Features
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Stake is on a mission to make renting more financially rewarding. > Cash today. When you want it, for all the things you love. All on Stake Visa® Debit. > Celebrate Rewards Day twice a month and engage with the Stake community > Track your lifetime earnings and know exactly how much to save and spend > See when your next rewards are coming up in the new calendar widget > Learn about Stake in our new onboarding and chat with us anytime Your rental must offer Stake to access the app. Talk to your rental manager about getting Stake! Stake Network, Inc. (Stake) is a financial technology company and is not a bank. Banking services provided by TransPecos Banks; Member FDIC. The Stake Visa® Debit Card is issued by TransPecos Banks pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted.

About

tab

Features
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Tab is a simple, private, and intuitive way to track money owed between friends, family, and groups—without spreadsheets, awkward reminders, or cloud lock-in. Designed for real life, Tab helps you log debts the moment they happen and keep everything organized locally on your device. Key Features • Track IOUs, shared expenses, and balances • Voice input for fast, hands-free entries • Clear summaries of who owes what • No accounts required • Data stored locally on your device • Clean, distraction-free design Whether you’re splitting dinner, lending cash, or keeping tabs on shared expenses, Tab gives you clarity without friction. No ads. No accounts. No unnecessary complexity. Just a smarter way to keep track.

Screenshots

Stake4 screens
tab4 screens

Verdict

The call

Stake and tab are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Stake versus tab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStaketab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (691 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings691 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStake Network, IncSabina Cervantes

Bugs and requests

Stake

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Home screen not loading
  • Login screen issues
  • Cashout feature not working
  • Verification code problems

Requested features

3 requests
  • Instant fund transfers
  • Calendar integration
  • Improved stability and reliability

tab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stake

No in-app purchases

None

tab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stake free?
Stake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is tab free?
tab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stake or tab have ads?
Neither Stake nor tab shows ads.

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