Comparison

Zeffy vs Authorize.net 2.0

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 smartphone into a payment terminal for your nonprofit. Accept donations and sell tickets in person using major credit cards and mobile wallets. All donations go directly to your cause with no transaction fees.

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
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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

Authorize.net 2.0

Process credit and debit card payments securely on iOS devices. This mobile point-of-sale solution is designed for businesses needing to accept payments on the go, offering features like QuickPay and Catalog. It requires an active Authorize.net Payment Gateway account.

Highlights
  • Secure credit/debit card transactions
  • QuickPay feature
  • Catalog feature
  • Mobile Point of Sale (mPOS)
  • Tap to Pay on iPhone support
  • EMV chip transaction support
Features
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With the Authorize.net Mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) app, you can securely handle credit and debit card transactions on your IOS devices using QuickPay and Catalog features. It's ideal for various businesses, including home services, healthcare practices, retail, and outdoor markets. Downloading the app is free, but it requires an active Authorize.net Payment Gateway account, and standard fees apply. Over 400,000 merchants use Authorize.net to accept payments online and on the go. Platform Support: - Tap to Pay on iPhone is currently supported on TSYS and First Data Nashville processing platforms. - Tap to Terminal and EMV chip transactions with BBPOS AWC Chipper 3X are supported on First Data Nashville and TSYS processing platforms. (https://partner.posportal.com/authorizenet/auth/authorize-net-bbpos-awc-walker-c3x-bluetooth-card-reader.html) Ready to get started? Visit Authorize.net to sign up or learn more.

Screenshots

Zeffy4 screens
Authorize.net 2.03 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zeffy at 2.9 against Authorize.net 2.0's 2.1. Zeffy also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 13%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zeffy holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Zeffy's written reviews are positive against 13% of Authorize.net 2.0's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zeffy ships an update every 2 weeks, Authorize.net 2.0 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Zeffy versus Authorize.net 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZeffyAuthorize.net 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (49 ratings) — better2.1 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews — better13.3% of reviews
Number of ratings49 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZeffyVisa

Customer experience

Zeffy

All ratings49 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral8.2%
Negative49.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative66.7%

Authorize.net 2.0

All ratings17 ratings
Positive23.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative70.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive13.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

Zeffy

No in-app purchases

None

Authorize.net 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zeffy free?
Zeffy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Authorize.net 2.0 free?
Authorize.net 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zeffy or Authorize.net 2.0?
Zeffy is rated higher. Zeffy averages 2.9 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Authorize.net 2.0 averages 2.1 from 17 ratings.
Do Zeffy or Authorize.net 2.0 have ads?
Neither Zeffy nor Authorize.net 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zeffy or Authorize.net 2.0?
Zeffy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Authorize.net 2.0 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Zeffy was updated on September 22, 2026 and Authorize.net 2.0 on September 11, 2026.

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