IPU vs Metax Payments
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IPU
Facilitates seamless cross-border financial transactions between Europe and Asia. Offers tools for international money transfers, multi-currency management, and global payment solutions.
- Send and receive money worldwide
- Unique IBAN for direct payments
- Multi-currency management
- Real-time FX rates
- Global payout tools
- Cross-continental commerce support
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We are proud to be the experts in bridging financial flows between Europe and Asia. Our deep regional expertise, trusted banking partners, and tailored solutions make it easy for businesses and entrepreneurs to connect markets, navigate regulations, and grow without borders. With IPU, you're supported by a team that understands the nuances of cross- continental commerce. WITH IPU, YOU CAN: • Send and receive money worldwide • Benefit from your own unique IBAN for faster, direct payments • Manage funds in multiple currencies with real-time FX rates • Access scalable & modern tools for payouts and vendor settlements • Bridge Europe and Asia with expert support and localized financial solutions • Get full control over your global finances anytime, anywhere IPU is more than just a payment platform. It's a global financial hub in your pocket. Download now and experience a smarter way to pay, link, and grow!
Metax Payments
Manage your finances on the go with a secure and user-friendly mobile banking experience. Access all web interface services, view balances, transfer funds, and communicate securely with the bank.
- View balances and statements
- Transfer funds between accounts
- Transfer funds to other users
- Transfer funds to cards
- Order outgoing bank transfers
- Send and receive secure messages
- View and update user profile
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MetaX Payments apps bring mobile banking security and user friendliness to the next level. Which allow customers to access all the services available in the web interface without the need to use a web browser. -View balances and statements -Transfer funds between accounts -Transfer funds to other users -Transfer funds from accounts to cards -Order outgoing bank transfers -Send and receive secure messages -View and update their user profile. & Much more
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Metax Payments at every 9 days against IPU's every 3 weeks. Metax Payments also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
IPU ships an update every 3 weeks, Metax Payments every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPU | Metax Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | International Payment Union, UAB | Syncom Technology Ltd |
Customer experience
IPU
Metax Payments
In-app purchases
IPU
No in-app purchases
Metax Payments
No in-app purchases
