# PayHow vs MUDIX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PayHow at 100% against MUDIX's 27%. MUDIX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 33 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PayHow sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MUDIX asks for nothing beyond the download.

PayHow ships an update every 33 months, MUDIX every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 24, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PayHow | MUDIX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Donggun Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533386925) | [VIBE LIFE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603235444) |

## What reviewers say

### PayHow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payhow/id1533386923)

Effortlessly manage group expenses and split bills with clear visual summaries. Track participants for each item and organize expenses by round to simplify settling up with friends.

**Highlights:** Smart group expense splitting, Multi-round expense management, Categorize expenses by round and item, Visual color tags for participation, Full-view image sharing of settlements, Export settlement details in image and text

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me a candy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a burger | $3.99 | one-time |


### MUDIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mudix/id1603235442)

Control smart lighting with your smartphone. Explore trends, adjust colors with a color wheel and blending, and create custom one-touch switches for your favorite moods. Schedule lighting changes and use widgets or voice commands for convenience.

**Highlights:** Explore lighting trends and product tips, Connect and control up to 5 lights, Adjust colors with 16 million options, Mix up to 5 colors per light, Create custom one-touch mood switches, Schedule lighting on/off times, Control lights via widgets and voice shortcuts

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PayHow free?

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

### Is MUDIX free?

MUDIX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PayHow or MUDIX have ads?

Neither PayHow nor MUDIX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PayHow or MUDIX?

PayHow ships an update every 33 months, and MUDIX every 6 weeks. Most recently, PayHow was updated on June 24, 2026 and MUDIX on August 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*