# GreenEmployee vs rapid! Pay

GreenEmployee and rapid! Pay both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of rapid! Pay's written reviews are positive against 20% of GreenEmployee's. rapid! Pay also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#176 vs unranked). GreenEmployee's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for GreenEmployee against 4.5 for rapid! Pay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: rapid! Pay has 198K ratings behind it against 23K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of GreenEmployee's written reviews are positive against 69% of rapid! Pay's.

GreenEmployee ships an update every 2 months, rapid! Pay fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GreenEmployee | rapid! Pay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greenemployee/id448307655/reviews) | **[4.5 (198K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapid-pay/id1525258535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23K | **198K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.5% of reviews | **68.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#176** |
| Size | 24 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Greenshades Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/446188210) | [Green Dot Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/437092811) |

## What reviewers say

### GreenEmployee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greenemployee/id448307655)

Access your pay history, submit expense receipts, and manage HR documents directly from your mobile device. Clock in/out of your timesheet and request time off, provided your company has enabled these features.

**Highlights:** View pay history, Upload expense receipts, Access HR documents, Clock in/out of timesheet, Request time off

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick access to pay information
- 👍 Convenient for viewing paystubs and tax documents
- 💡 Helpful for budgeting with early paystub access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Difficult login process with too many security steps
- 👎 Limited functionality beyond viewing pay information
- 🕰️ Delayed paystub availability

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on launch or after initial use
- Login issues, especially with password requirements
- Inability to download or print paystubs and tax forms
- Syncing issues between app and website

**Requested features**

- Ability to update personal information and tax documents
- Integration with other HR/payroll functions
- Faster paystub availability
- Improved app stability and performance


### rapid! Pay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapid-pay/id1525258535)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

Access your PayCard and on-demand earnings instantly. Manage your accounts, transfer funds, deposit checks remotely, and pay bills. Earn cash back rewards and find nearby ATMs.

**Highlights:** Activate/replace PayCard, View balances and transaction history, Transfer funds between accounts, Remote check deposit, Bill payment and 'Pay Anyone', Cash Back Rewards, Instant access to accrued wages

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Instant deposits
- 💡 Savings account feature
- 👍 Convenient for getting paid
- 🔒 Secure with fingerprint login

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and login issues
- ⏱️ Inconsistent and delayed fund availability
- 🤖 Poor customer service and language barriers
- 💳 Outdated card with no chip or mobile wallet support

**Reported bugs**

- Funds disappearing from account
- Direct deposit not working as expected
- Unable to activate or access account

**Requested features**

- Ability to transfer funds to external bank accounts
- Improved transaction history and balance tracking
- Option to receive pay earlier than current 50% limit
- Integration with popular payment apps like Venmo


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GreenEmployee free?

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

### Is rapid! Pay free?

rapid! Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GreenEmployee or rapid! Pay?

rapid! Pay is rated higher. GreenEmployee averages 4.4 out of 5 from 23K ratings, while rapid! Pay averages 4.5 from 198K ratings.

### Do GreenEmployee or rapid! Pay have ads?

Neither GreenEmployee nor rapid! Pay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GreenEmployee or rapid! Pay?

GreenEmployee ships an update every 2 months, and rapid! Pay fortnightly. Most recently, GreenEmployee was updated on October 24, 2026 and rapid! Pay on October 24, 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.*