# CFB Star vs Payment Labs

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Payment Labs at 100% against CFB Star's 0%. Payment Labs also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). CFB Star's advantage is ratings volume (145 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Payment Labs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CFB Star has 145 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of CFB Star's written reviews are positive against 100% of Payment Labs's.

CFB Star ships an update monthly, Payment Labs every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CFB Star | Payment Labs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cfb-star/id1540310913/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payment-labs/id6761082419/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **145** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 158 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Community First Bank WI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125083025) | [Payment Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887702664) |

## What reviewers say

### CFB Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cfb-star/id1540310913)

Manage your finances with this secure and easy-to-use app. Organize transactions with tags and notes, set balance alerts, make payments, and transfer funds. Deposit checks, manage your debit card, and view statements. Secure your account with passcodes or biometrics.

**Highlights:** Organize transactions with tags, notes, and photos, Set balance alerts, Make payments and transfer money, Deposit checks via photo, Manage debit cards, View monthly statements, Find branches and ATMs, Secure account with passcode/biometrics

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Payment Labs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payment-labs/id6761082419)

This app allows individuals and businesses to receive payments from organizations and pay associated fees. It provides a centralized platform for managing payment and tax information, tracking transactions, and updating account details.

**Highlights:** Receive prize money and earnings, Pay registration and entry fees, Complete identity verification, Manage payment methods, Track payment status, View transaction history, Access tax documents

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CFB Star free?

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

### Is Payment Labs free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CFB Star or Payment Labs?

Payment Labs is rated higher. CFB Star averages 4.6 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while Payment Labs averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do CFB Star or Payment Labs have ads?

CFB Star shows ads; Payment Labs does not.

### Which is updated more often, CFB Star or Payment Labs?

CFB Star ships an update monthly, and Payment Labs every 2 months. Most recently, CFB Star was updated on October 16, 2026 and Payment Labs on October 21, 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.*
