# PayPal vs ebtEDGE

The clearest difference is rating: PayPal at 4.8 against ebtEDGE's 1.8. PayPal also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (6.3M vs 4.2K). ebtEDGE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

PayPal holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PayPal has 6.3M ratings behind it against 4.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of PayPal's written reviews are positive against 12% of ebtEDGE's.

PayPal ships an update weekly, ebtEDGE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PayPal | ebtEDGE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.3M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paypal-pay-send-save/id283646709/reviews)** | [1.8 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebtedge/id1398046228/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.3M** | 4.2K |
| Positive reviews | **21.4% of reviews** | 11.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | #109 |
| Size | 767 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PayPal, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/283646712) | [FIS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137739797) |

## What reviewers say

### PayPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paypal-pay-send-save/id283646709)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Finance, #76 Top Free (US App Store)

Manage your finances with a secure app for online and in-store shopping, sending money globally, and earning cash back. It also offers savings accounts, cryptocurrency trading, and package tracking.

**Highlights:** Send and receive money globally, Earn cash back offers, Request a debit card, Buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrency, High-yield savings accounts, Track packages

**Features:** Safari Extension, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely effective and reliable crypto recovery service
- 🔒 Secure payment processing
- 💰 Convenient way to send and receive money
- 👍 Easy to use app with simple interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent customer support responses
- 🕰️ Slow money transfer times
- 💳 Holds on funds for new accounts
- 🤖 Overly automated with lack of human interaction

**Reported bugs**

- Account limitations and freezes with unclear reasons
- Issues linking bank accounts and cards
- Problems with refunds and chargebacks

**Requested features**

- Faster money transfers
- More transparent policies and fees
- Improved dispute resolution process
- Better customer service accessibility


### ebtEDGE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebtedge/id1398046228)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

Manage your SNAP and TANF benefits with ease. Check balances, review transaction history, and view deposit schedules. Securely access your accounts with fingerprint or facial recognition, and find nearby retailers.

**Highlights:** Check benefit balances, View transaction history, Review deposit history, Biometric login (Touch ID/Face ID), Locate SNAP retailers, Set language preferences

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Protects benefits from theft
- 👍 Convenient features like freezing/unfreezing card

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
- 🔍 Registration and account recovery problems
- ⚠️ Inconsistent and unreliable performance

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading or updating properly
- Account information not displaying correctly
- Inability to register or recover account

**Requested features**

- Biometric login support
- Automatic balance alerts and notifications
- Improved customer support and troubleshooting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PayPal free?

PayPal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ebtEDGE free?

ebtEDGE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PayPal or ebtEDGE?

PayPal is rated higher. PayPal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.3M ratings, while ebtEDGE averages 1.8 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do PayPal or ebtEDGE have ads?

PayPal shows ads; ebtEDGE does not.

### Which is updated more often, PayPal or ebtEDGE?

PayPal ships an update weekly, and ebtEDGE every 2 months. Most recently, PayPal was updated on September 27, 2026 and ebtEDGE on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PayPal or ebtEDGE?

PayPal currently peaks at #6 in the App Store charts, and ebtEDGE at #109. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*