Comparison

Zeffy vs Donor Choice Manager

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

Head to head
About

Zeffy

Transform your phone into a payment terminal for your nonprofit. Accept donations, sell tickets, and track all transactions instantly without needing extra hardware. Enjoy zero transaction fees, ensuring 100% of every dollar supports your cause.

Highlights
  • Accept credit cards and mobile payments
  • Sell event tickets in person
  • Collect donations in person
  • Zero transaction fees
  • Track all payments
  • Connect to Zeffy campaigns
Features
Currently charting
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Turn your phone into a powerful payment terminal. Accept donations, sell tickets and track all payments instantly — no extra hardware needed! With the Zeffy app, your nonprofit can: • Accept all major credit cards, plus Apple Pay and Google Pay using only your phone! • Sell event tickets or collect donations in person with just a tap • Enjoy zero transaction fees — 100% of every dollar goes to your cause • Seamlessly connect to your Zeffy campaigns for quick setup • Track all payments made to your cause Simply choose your event from your Zeffy account, select the ticket type or donation amount, and let supporters tap their card or phone. Fast, secure, and fee-free — so you can focus on what really matters: your mission.

About

Donor Choice Manager

Features
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Donor Choice Manager is a powerful and intuitive solution designed specifically for non-profit organizations to streamline their operations and maximize their impact. With a comprehensive suite of tools, our app helps you manage your fundraising efforts, engage with donors, and oversee your organization's activities with ease. Dashboard: Get real-time insights into your fundraising numbers, donations, and overall performance at a glance. Analytics & Statistics: Unlock powerful analytics and detailed statistics to make informed decisions and drive your strategies. Campaign Management: Organize and track your fundraising campaigns effortlessly, optimizing your efforts for better results. Channel Management: Manage all your fundraising channels in one place and track their performance to maximize your outreach. Donor Management: Keep track of your valuable donors with comprehensive profiles and detailed insights, strengthening your relationships. Organization Profile: Access and update detailed information about your organization to ensure transparency and efficiency. Reports: Generate, export, and share detailed reports in various formats to keep everyone informed and aligned. Media & Widgets: Customize your Kiosks with interactive media and widgets for a personalized experience. Transaction Management: Process credit card transactions, send receipts, update emails, and view detailed transaction information seamlessly. Signature Uploads: Easily upload signatures for tax receipts, ensuring compliance and convenience. Secure Access: Log in with confidence and recover your account easily with OTP-enabled password reset.

Screenshots

Zeffy4 screens
Donor Choice Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zeffy at every 10 days against Donor Choice Manager's every 5 weeks. Zeffy also leads on chart position (#150 vs unranked). Donor Choice Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zeffy ships an update every 10 days, Donor Choice Manager every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Zeffy versus Donor Choice Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZeffyDonor Choice Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (50 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#150 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeffyMervice Inc

In-app purchases

None

Zeffy

No in-app purchases

None

Donor Choice Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zeffy free?
Zeffy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Donor Choice Manager free?
Donor Choice Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zeffy or Donor Choice Manager have ads?
Neither Zeffy nor Donor Choice Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zeffy or Donor Choice Manager?
Zeffy ships an update every 10 days, and Donor Choice Manager every 5 weeks. Most recently, Zeffy was updated on November 7, 2026 and Donor Choice Manager on October 30, 2026.

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