# PAYware Mobile vs FacilePay

The clearest difference is rating: FacilePay at 4.5 against PAYware Mobile's 2.2. FacilePay also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 38%) and ratings volume (215 vs 22). PAYware Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FacilePay sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PAYware Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

FacilePay holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FacilePay has 215 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of PAYware Mobile's written reviews are positive against 71% of FacilePay's.

PAYware Mobile ships an update every 2 months, FacilePay every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAYware Mobile | FacilePay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payware-mobile/id347863505/reviews) | **[4.5 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facilepay-stripe-payments/id1313258736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **215** |
| Positive reviews | 38.4% of reviews | **70.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VeriFone Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/347863508) | [vBridge Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1417015605) |

## 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


### FacilePay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facilepay-stripe-payments/id1313258736)

Accept credit and debit card payments on the go using your smartphone. This app simplifies on-the-spot transactions for small businesses, eliminating late payments and offering a user-friendly interface for managing finances.

**Highlights:** Accept major credit/debit cards, Support for 135+ currencies, Capture card details via photo or manual entry, Track payments and transactions, Issue refunds from device, Secure and PCI-compliant processing

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💰 Low fees compared to traditional payment methods
- 🚀 Fast and efficient payment processing
- 🔒 Safe and secure transactions
- 📱 Smooth integration with existing apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Excessive rating prompts interrupting transactions
- ⏳ Slow payout times
- 🚫 Account suspension without warning
- 💳 Missing gratuity/tip adjustment options
- 🌍 Currency defaults to USD repeatedly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when enabling Touch ID/Face ID
- Frequent forced logout after account switching
- Currency reverts to USD despite selection
- Location detection not working properly
- Persistent rating prompt popup blocking transactions

**Requested features**

- Tip adjustment option after charge
- Persistent currency selection memory
- Lower subscription fees or minimal annual costs
- Gratuity/tip options for service payments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PAYware Mobile free?

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

### Is FacilePay free?

FacilePay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

FacilePay is rated higher. PAYware Mobile averages 2.2 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while FacilePay averages 4.5 from 215 ratings.

### Do PAYware Mobile or FacilePay have ads?

Neither PAYware Mobile nor FacilePay shows ads.

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

PAYware Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and FacilePay every 3 months. Most recently, PAYware Mobile was updated on October 22, 2026 and FacilePay on November 2, 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.*