Access Markham vs SimpoPay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Access Markham
Access city services and information from your mobile device. Find recycling schedules, report issues, and stay updated on local events and news.
- Recycling and garbage schedule
- Waste disposal search tool
- Snow clearing status
- Parks and bikeways map
- Events calendar
- Report a problem
- City magazine
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The official City of Markham mobile app, giving you access to information about programs and services - anywhere, anytime. Features: - Recycling and garbage collection schedule with personalized notifications - What Goes Where search tool to help you dispose of items correctly - Snow clearing status for roads and sidewalks - Bikeways, parks and paths - Signature and community events calendar - Report a problem - Markham Life magazine - Your Voice Markham online engagement platform If you have comments or suggestions, contact us at mobileapp@markham.ca.
SimpoPay
This app allows users to pay retailers in Toronto using their mobile phones. Recharge funds from a credit card, track transactions, and earn rewards. It also facilitates splitting bills and accepting payments for merchants.
- Mobile payments
- Credit card recharges
- Transaction tracking
- Retail rewards
- Bill splitting
- Merchant payment acceptance
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SimpoPay is the payment method for Toronto Retailers. Recharge funds from your credit card and pay with ease directly from your mobile phone, track your transaction details from different retailers, enjoy rewards at the most popular locations in Toronto. With SimpoPay, you can shop and pay conveniently and securely with a quick scan of your mobile phone. Split the bill after dinner by sending and receiving funds between your friends and contacts. Become a merchant and accept payments on-the-go at your exhibition pop-up show. SimpoPay is Toronto's Retail Wallet that elevates your retail experience to the next level! Why only use cash when you can pay with a credit card and collect rewards? Double down to collect credit card and SimpoPay rewards when you pay with SimpoPay.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimpoPay at 100% against Access Markham's 13%. SimpoPay also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Access Markham ships an update every 5 months, SimpoPay monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Access Markham | SimpoPay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | City of Markham | SIMPOPAY INC. |
Customer experience
Access Markham
SimpoPay
In-app purchases
Access Markham
No in-app purchases
SimpoPay
No in-app purchases
