Accelovate vs Kixy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Accelovate
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Accelovate (powered by Crunch Payments) provides its own approved card payment solutions to business and organisations across Europe as well as, if required, a bespoke card solution including the full Crunch Payments ecosystem. A part of Accelovate/Crunch Payments ecosystem is our dedicated app, which allows Accelovate cardholders to: ● View the Accelovate cards on your account, including virtual and physical cards ● Check the balance on each of your cards ● View all transactions on your cards, including date/time, retailer and transaction type ● Attach photographs to each transaction, to allow you to manage your expenses ● View and update your card settings: including retailer blocks, usage limits and other security features ●Allow sharing of data with other viewers ●Centralise the data for business management in the Crunch Payments platform ● Transfer money between your cards Accelovate's end to end solution allows you to launch your Fintech product in weeks, not months. Our payment solutions can be used to manage expenses, set up reloadable prepaid cards, create virtual cards, gift cards… the list of solutions is endless. We are happy to discuss your needs in order to provide the best way to deliver a solution to your business. The Accelovate app is evolving with technology, compliance and our clients. Whilst the app is available as an immediate product, it can also be customised to your prepaid requirement. Some of the app features are unique such as the ability to share restricted information with viewers and attaching shopping receipts to transactions. The Accelovate app is connected to the Crunch Payments Web based management platform : CAT, that allows the business to manage and offer further features to the Card users. Accelovate works with organisations across multiple sectors: retail, gaming, banking, credit company, government and dozens more: we help shipping companies manage their fuel expenses and farmers to pay their workforce. Our products are available off-the-shelf, or completely white-labelled to match your brand. All our solutions incorporate industry-leading security controls which allow you to monitor spending, block unauthorised expenditure and prevent fraud. We are fully compliant with all legislation including PSD2 and GDPR, and our products will save you time, money and ensure your payments are protected. Our solution allows access to our global partners across all payment sectors. Accelovate is an program approved by Mastercard, working with two established issuing banks as well as the leading card processor GPS. Our experience, knowledge and relationships will help you get your product up and running quickly and easily with the right tool to deliver your solution faster.
Kixy
This app integrates your social life with smart financial management. Easily chat, split bills, send money, and manage personal or business finances all in one secure platform. It aims to make financial interactions fun, simple, and connected.
- Social money management
- Bill splitting
- Send cash
- Business customer engagement
- Active fraud monitoring
- 2-Factor Authentication
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All your accounts. All your friends. One place. Kixy is a group money app. Link your UK bank accounts via Open Banking, bring your people into Circles, and see your money and shared money together. Money has memory. Kixy remembers who paid, who owes and what it was for, so your group doesn't have to. ALL YOUR ACCOUNTS IN ONE PLACE Link current accounts, savings and credit cards from different UK banks and see them side by side in one app. Kixy shows what you have, what you've saved and what you owe, kept separate so your balance actually means something. No more switching between banking apps. CONNECTED THROUGH OPEN BANKING Accounts link through Open Banking, the UK's regulated way to connect to your bank. You approve access in your own bank's app, and you can remove it at any time. Kixy does not receive your online banking login details. ALL YOUR FRIENDS IN ONE PLACE Create a Circle for anything you share: a home, a trip, a relationship, a team. Chat, record expenses, and see where everyone stands, no matter which bank you use. SPLIT IT YOUR WAY Equally, by amount, by percentage or by share. Scan a receipt to split it item by item. You decide. ALWAYS CLEAR See who paid, who is owed and what is still outstanding. Gentle reminders keep things moving, so nobody has to chase. SEND MONEY ABROAD Send money internationally in multiple currencies. See the exchange rate and fee before you confirm. No surprises. SECURITY CONTROLS YOU CAN SEE Privacy mode hides your balance with one tap. Face ID, two-factor authentication and device management, all in one place. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Flatmates sharing bills. Couples managing shared costs. Friends on a trip. Clubs collecting subs. Families supporting each other across borders. All your money. All your friends. One place. Kixy is available to UK residents aged 18 or over. Available banks and account types depend on what each bank supports through Open Banking. Kixy Ltd is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a Small Payment Institution (FRN 814005) for money remittance services. Account information and payment initiation services are provided by Yapily Connect Ltd (FRN 827001), authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, with Kixy Ltd acting as its agent. Registered in England and Wales.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Kixy at every 2 months against Accelovate's every 4 months. Accelovate's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Accelovate ships an update every 4 months, Kixy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Accelovate | Kixy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 7 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 95 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crunch Payments Limited | Kixy LTD |
In-app purchases
Accelovate
No in-app purchases
Kixy
No in-app purchases







