Comparison

TaxTool vs Payments Manager

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

Head to head
About

TaxTool

Features
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A simple and quick tool to lookup the tax due on any taxable amount entered into the calculator for a specific year (from March 2019 to February 2024 ). Specify the age, medical dependants and the pay frequency (weekly, monthly or annual) and tap on the calculate button to produce the resultant tax due. This calculator can be used by anyone wanting to check their payslip or for employers that manually calculate payrolls or want to spot check a computer calculation. Our Software Support Consultants use this tool to check the tax calculated in our various software versions and to do salary structuring or outsourcing tax checks. The calculator adjusts for the relevant tax rebate and tax bracket and computes the correct tax bracket calculations using the tax rates applicable from March 2019 to February 2023. (Please select the tax year for the relevant tax rate) The tax rates tables and additional information can be viewed as a pdf document accessed from the Information button on the top right of the screen. This pdf document is a "Cheat Sheet" of Payroll Legislation and is used daily by Payslip Support Staff for easy reference. If you require payroll software or services, please consider our product offering at shop.payslip.co.za or contact help@payslip.co.za

About

Payments Manager

Manage all your recurring payments in one place. Get custom alerts for renewals, organize subscriptions by category, and secure your data with biometric authentication. Take control of your spending and avoid late fees.

Highlights
  • Custom renewal notifications
  • Biometric security (fingerprint/face ID)
  • Subscription categorization
  • Customizable app styles
  • Local data storage
Features
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Subscrible: The Ultimate Subscription Management App Subscrible is the perfect app for anyone who wants to stay on top of their recurring payments. With custom notifications, biometric security, and the ability to organize your subscriptions into categories, Subscription Tracker makes it easy to keep track of everything. Here are just a few of the features that make Subscrible the best subscription management app on the App Store: - Custom notifications: Receive notifications about upcoming subscription renewals, so you never miss a payment. You can even customize the notifications to fit your needs. - Biometric security: Keep your subscription information safe and secure with biometric authentication. Only you can access your subscriptions with your fingerprint or face ID. - Category organization: Organize your subscriptions into categories, so you can easily find what you're looking for. This is especially helpful if you have a lot of subscriptions. - Different styles: Choose from a variety of styles to customize the look and feel of Subscription Tracker. This includes different themes, fonts, and colors. Subscrible is the perfect app for anyone who wants to take control of their subscriptions. Download it today and start saving money! Here are some additional benefits of using Subscription Tracker: - Save money: By tracking your subscriptions, you can see where your money is going and identify any subscriptions that you can cancel or downgrade. - Avoid late payments: Subscription Tracker will send you notifications about upcoming renewals, so you never miss a payment. - Stay organized: Subscription Tracker makes it easy to keep track of all of your subscriptions in one place. - Protect your privacy: Subscription Tracker stores your subscription information locally on your device, so it's not accessible to anyone else. Try Subscription Tracker today and see for yourself why it's the best subscription management app on the App Store! For in-app purchases terms and conditions please consult: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TaxTool2 screens
Payments Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TaxTool at none against Payments Manager's 4. TaxTool also leads on iOS requirement (14.4 vs 18.6). Payments Manager's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Payments Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. TaxTool asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TaxTool ships an update every 10 months, Payments Manager every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TaxTool versus Payments Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTaxToolPayments Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPAYSLIP SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTDJose Angel Sanchez Castro

In-app purchases

None

TaxTool

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Payments Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$7.99
  • Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is TaxTool free?
TaxTool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Payments Manager free?
Payments Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TaxTool or Payments Manager have ads?
Neither TaxTool nor Payments Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TaxTool or Payments Manager?
TaxTool ships an update every 10 months, and Payments Manager every 2 months. Most recently, TaxTool was updated on September 8, 2026 and Payments Manager on June 1, 2026.

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