Comparison

FastPay Merchant vs Xpense Diary

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

Head to head
About

FastPay Merchant

This app provides merchants with a fast and easy way to manage payments. It offers real-time notifications, QR code payment acceptance, and detailed transaction history. Merchants can quickly check balances and search for specific transactions.

Highlights
  • Instant payment notifications
  • Accept payments via merchant QR code
  • Quick balance check
  • Access to last 4 transactions
  • 30-day transaction history
  • Transaction search by ID or account number
  • Monthly transaction statements via email
Features
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Description FastPay Merchant App is the simplest & fastest way to receive and track payments in real-time for your business. It enables you to get all your FastPay payment details at one place with quicker access to instant payment notification and recent transactions. You can now receive payment anywhere, at any place with your merchant QR in the App. Features of FastPay Merchant App EASY ONBOARDING FastPay Merchant App has the simplest registration and login process. After downloading the App, enter your FastPay Merchant Account number and PIN. Once the OTP verification is done, your Merchant App is ready to use. INSTANT PAYMENT NOTIFICATION Receive instant payment notification in your Merchant App when a payment is made. Notification will be seen on the mobile lock-screen as well, so that you can track payments in real-time. RECEIVE PAYMENT ANYWHERE Show your Merchant QR code to any FastPay customer right from your Merchant App and receive payment anytime, anywhere. QUICK BALANCE CHECK Check your Merchant Account balance just on the App home-screen, whenever you want. QUICKER ACCESS TO THE LATEST TRANSACTION From the App home screen, get quick access to the last 4 transactions with details including date, time, amount, account number, charge, transaction ID, reference & cashback contribution if applicable TRANSACTION HISTORY OF LAST 30 DAYS Get more business insights from your transaction details. You can easily access the transaction details from the History tab in the Merchant App and check data for last 30 days. TRANSACTION SEARCH Find any particular transaction in seconds. Just tap on the search icon on the App home screen, and enter transaction ID or customer's complete FastPay Account number to find out the details of any particular transaction. ACCOUNT STATEMENT Receive your monthly transaction statement automatically through email by the end of each month. The periodic statement can also be generated from the App. (coming soon) M2A Withdraw money directly from agent point by scanning the agent QR or entering the agent number. This app is meant for FastPay Merchant only. If you want to use FastPay Customer App, please download it from here.

About

Xpense Diary

Features
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Xpense Diary is a powerful expense tracker and budget planner that helps you record spending, manage income, and take full control of your personal finances — all in one simple app. Whether you want to stay on budget, build better spending habits, or save for future goals, this daily expense manager has everything you need. TRACK EXPENSES & INCOME EASILY Record expenses in seconds, log income entries, and organize every transaction your way. Use custom categories and flexible payment types including: • Cash • Card • Bank Transfer • Digital Wallet • Custom payment types Every transaction tracked. Every amount accounted for. REPORTS & SMART INSIGHTS Stay on top of your finances with a powerful Reports screen that gives you complete visibility into where your money goes. View category breakdowns, spending summaries, and monthly trends through clean charts and easy-to-read reports. The Smart Insights screen goes deeper — helping you discover spending patterns, track financial progress, and make smarter money decisions. Compare custom date ranges, spot habits that cost you money, and find simple ways to save more every month. Need your data elsewhere? Export reports anytime for personal records or financial planning. BUDGETS & SAVINGS GOALS Create monthly budgets for categories like food, transport, shopping, or entertainment. Set spending limits, monitor progress in real time, and avoid overspending before it happens. Plan ahead with savings goals. Whether you're building an emergency fund, saving for travel, or paying off debt — Xpense Diary keeps you focused and on track every step of the way. PRIVACY & SECURITY Your financial data stays yours. Protect the app with PIN lock or biometric authentication for fast, secure access. You're always in control — delete your account anytime directly from settings. KEY FEATURES • Quick expense and income tracking • Monthly budgets with category spending limits • Savings goals with progress tracking • Custom categories for personalized tracking • Multiple payment type support • Smart Insights with trend analysis • Custom date range comparison reports • Dedicated Reports screen with charts • Export reports for records and planning • Daily, weekly, and monthly summaries • PIN lock and biometric protection • Dark Mode — easy on the eyes, day or night • Reminders to stay consistent with logging • Delete account anytime from settings • Personalized settings and preferences • Clean, fast, and beginner-friendly design WHY CHOOSE XPENSE DIARY? Most finance apps are complicated. Xpense Diary is built for real people who want clear results without a learning curve. It combines expense tracking, budget planning, and personal finance management in one clean, fast app — whether you pay with cash, card, bank transfer, or digital wallet. No clutter. No confusion. Just a smarter way to manage your money every day. PERFECT FOR • Personal budgeting and daily expense tracking • Household and family expense management • Students managing allowances and spending • Freelancers tracking income and project expenses • Families planning monthly budgets • Anyone who wants to save more and spend smarter START TODAY Good financial habits begin with awareness. Know where your money goes, take control of your spending, and build a stronger financial future with Xpense Diary — your personal finance app, expense diary, and budget tracker in one. Download now and make every expense count. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vcs.com.pk/XpenseDiary/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

FastPay Merchant3 screens
Xpense Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FastPay Merchant at none against Xpense Diary's 3. FastPay Merchant also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Xpense Diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FastPay Merchant asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FastPay Merchant versus Xpense Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastPay MerchantXpense Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (55 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings55 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB44 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperFastPay Ltd.VISIONARY COMPUTER SOLUTIONS (PVT) LTD

In-app purchases

None

FastPay Merchant

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Xpense Diary

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Life-Time$24.99

Questions

Is FastPay Merchant free?
FastPay Merchant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xpense Diary free?
Xpense Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FastPay Merchant or Xpense Diary have ads?
Xpense Diary shows ads; FastPay Merchant does not.

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