# PAYware Mobile vs Snap

The clearest difference is rating: Snap at 4.4 against PAYware Mobile's 2.2. PAYware Mobile's advantage is review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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.

Snap holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 38% of PAYware Mobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of Snap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PAYware Mobile ships an update every 2 months, Snap every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAYware Mobile | Snap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payware-mobile/id347863505/reviews) | **[4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-on-scan-order/id1274806378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **38.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VeriFone Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/347863508) | [Snap-on Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/501219324) |

## What reviewers say

### PAYware Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payware-mobile/id347863505)

This app provides a secure and simple way for small businesses to process credit card transactions on an iPhone. It works with a special card reader and gateway to encrypt data end-to-end, ensuring transaction safety and expanding business reach.

**Highlights:** Process credit card transactions, Secure end-to-end encryption, Card swipe and tone confirmation, Signature capture, Email receipts, Transaction history and summaries, Web-based transaction management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Works well for business
- 👍 Good customer service (sometimes)
- 👍 Instant email receipts
- 👍 Saves money on mobile processing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App opens then closes
- 🐛 Card reader not working
- 🐛 Not working with iOS updates
- 🐛 Hidden fees

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup
- App crashes when opening
- App opens then immediately closes
- Card reader not working
- Card reader won't accept firmware update

**Requested features**

- Update app for iOS compatibility
- Improve tip option placement
- Add customer email database
- Add tip input before signature
- Block incoming calls/texts during transactions


### Snap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snap-on-scan-order/id1274806378)

This app allows users to scan product orders into a shopping cart for Snap-on franchisees. It is specifically designed for use during promotional Snap-on Marketing sales events.

**Highlights:** Scan product orders, Create shopping carts, For Snap-on franchisees, Used for sales events, Promotional marketing support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PAYware Mobile free?

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

### Is Snap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PAYware Mobile or Snap?

Snap is rated higher. PAYware Mobile averages 2.2 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Snap averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do PAYware Mobile or Snap have ads?

Neither PAYware Mobile nor Snap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PAYware Mobile or Snap?

PAYware Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and Snap every 10 months. Most recently, PAYware Mobile was updated on October 22, 2026 and Snap on October 21, 2026.

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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.*