Comparison

SumUp Business vs Provio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SumUp Business

This app allows businesses to accept payments, manage inventory, send invoices, and track sales. It offers features like payment links, QR codes, and gift cards to facilitate transactions and boost customer engagement. The platform also provides tools for financial management and reporting.

Highlights
  • Accept payments
  • Manage item catalog
  • Track sales reports
  • Issue invoices
  • Create payment links
  • Generate QR codes
  • Sell digital gift cards
Features
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The SumUp Business app gives you the tools you need to get paid, manage your money, and run your business. All easy to use, all in one place. Get paid With SumUp, getting paid is flexible, fast, and secure—wherever and however you do business. Card readers Pair the SumUp Business app with a Solo card reader to take chip & PIN, contactless, and mobile wallet payments. Use the app to track sales, add tipping options, issue refunds, and set sales tax rates. The app also powers payments on our stand-alone Solo and Terminal devices. Point of Sale Turn your tablet into a POS system. Accept payments, take orders, manage stock, monitor sales, and run reports—all without dedicated POS hardware. Payment Links Get paid remotely with Payment Links. Create a secure link directly from the app home screen, then share it with your customer via text message, email, or social media DM. The link takes your customer to a secure website to complete the transaction. A simple, safe way to take cashless payments online. Manage your money Our money management tools are designed for steady cash flow, secure funds, and complete financial control. SumUp Business Account Manage your cash flow, keep your money safe, and stay in complete control of your finances with a SumUp Business Account. You can open your account in minutes, straight from the app. If you use SumUp to take payments, you’ll get guaranteed next-day payouts, even on weekends and holidays. You’ll also receive a contactless Mastercard for all your business spending. Invoices Create and issue professional, legally complaint, on-brand invoices from the app in a few taps. Track the status of any invoices you’ve issued, and give customers the option to pay securely online. Run your business Speed up daily tasks, connect with your customers, and build your brand—all straight from the app. Item catalog Create your own item catalog and manage everything you sell in one place. Add, edit, and delete items directly in the app. Add images and descriptions, apply custom tax rates, track stock, and sell online. Reports Generate reports that help you better understand your business. Whether you need a simple sales overview or a detailed breakdown of every transaction, you can access it all within the SumUp Business app. Bookings A free all-in-one booking system for your beauty or wellness business. Manage appointments, collect up-front payments, and reduce no-shows with automated reminders and cancellation fees.

About

Provio

Features
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Proof you can't argue with. Provio captures photos, video, and audio that are cryptographically sealed at the moment of capture — locked with GPS, timestamps, hardware-signed proof, and an RFC 3161 trusted timestamp. Built for anyone who needs to prove what happened, when, and where: • Car incidents — accident scenes, parking damage, road hazards • Rental walkthroughs — move-in and move-out condition • Marketplace handoffs — item condition at sale or return • Damage & delivery — package damage, contractor work, hotel rooms • Personal safety — timestamped record of an interaction • Proof of work — for freelancers and contractors Every capture is wrapped in an EVP (Evidence Package) that anyone can verify in a browser — no Provio account needed. Cryptographic integrity check, signature validation, full chain of trust visible to anyone you share it with. Why people trust it • Hardware-signed in the Secure Enclave at capture time • SHA-256 content hash + ECDSA-P256 signature • RFC 3161 timestamp from independent TSAs (DigiCert, GlobalSign, Sectigo, FreeTSA, Apple) • 9-step verification pipeline runs entirely client-side • ISO 27037:2012 aligned for digital evidence handling Provio is built for the moments when "I'm pretty sure" isn't good enough. — Provio Pro is an auto-renewing subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation and renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://provio-web.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://provio-web.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

SumUp Business4 screens
Provio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SumUp Business at none against Provio's 2. SumUp Business also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Provio's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Provio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SumUp Business asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SumUp Business versus Provio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSumUp BusinessProvio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (734 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings734 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size631 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSumUp LimitedPUERH CONSULTING GROUP PTY LTD

Bugs and requests

SumUp Business

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Login issues
  • App crashes
  • Disconnection problems with card readers
  • Incorrect payment processing
  • Delayed payouts

Requested features

6 requests
  • Barcode scanning integration
  • Improved inventory management
  • Customizable receipts
  • Faster payout options
  • Detailed transaction reporting
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  • Ability to edit invoices

Provio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SumUp Business

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Provio

Subscriptions2
  • Provio Pro$9.991 Month
  • Provio Pro$99.001 Year

Questions

Is SumUp Business free?
SumUp Business is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Provio free?
Provio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SumUp Business or Provio have ads?
SumUp Business shows ads; Provio does not.

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