Comparison

Pushpay vs DonationPay

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

Head to head
About

Pushpay

Easily and securely donate to your church or organization directly from your smartphone. Set up recurring donations, use multiple payment methods, and enjoy peace of mind with advanced security features.

Highlights
  • One-tap donations
  • Multiple card support
  • Face ID/Passcode security
  • Find organizations
  • Bank-level encryption
Features
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A simple, secure way to support your church from anywhere, right from your phone. Features: -Give in Seconds: Set up once, then donate easily whenever you want -Supports All Major Cards: Works with Visa and MasterCard, both credit and debit. Add multiple cards and choose at checkout. -Face ID & Passcode Security: Offers convenience and security with Face ID. -Find & Favorite Organizations: Easily locate businesses or nonprofits using GPS or text search. Your Security Matters: Pushpay employs bank-level encryption and multi-layer security to protect your information. No card details are stored on your device, and our platform is fully PCI compliant, meeting the highest security standards set by Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and Discover. If your phone is lost, unauthorized transactions cannot be made without your passcode. For Churches: Pushpay helps increase giving, reduce paperwork, and keep members connected. Churches using our app typically see more consistent donations while making it easier for everyone to participate. Want to bring Pushpay to your organization? Contact us: support@pushpay.com

About

DonationPay

Features
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DonationPay Mobile turns your iPhone or iPad into a full-featured donation terminal built for fundraisers on the move. Accept secure tap, dip, or swipe payments with Stripe Reader M2, add manual card or keyed-in pledges using your phone's camera, and capture donor info, custom fields, and notes in seconds. Real-time syncing keeps every gift aligned with campaigns in the DonationPay portal, while instant receipts, campaign defaults, and customizable prompts streamline events and meetings. Built-in biometric login, role-based access, and offline fallback give your team confidence to collect gifts anywhere.

Screenshots

Pushpay4 screens
DonationPay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pushpay at 16.0 against DonationPay's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Pushpay versus DonationPay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPushpayDonationPay
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (130 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings130 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPushpay LimitedDonationPay

Bugs and requests

Pushpay

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes on launch or during use
  • Session expired errors
  • Cannot enter payment amounts
  • App freezes during transactions
  • Incompatibility with iPhone X and newer models
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  • Payment processing failures
  • Duplicate charges occurring
  • Unauthorized withdrawals
  • Error messages without explanation
  • App fails after recent updates
  • Search function not finding churches
  • Payment history not displaying correctly
  • Recurring gifts cannot be modified or stopped

Requested features

13 requests
  • Apple Pay integration
  • Face ID support for authentication
  • In-app payment processing (not browser redirect)
  • Debit card and Interac support
  • Email-only login option
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  • In-app giving statement downloads
  • Better church search and discovery
  • One-time payment as default option
  • Transaction history visibility
  • Ability to manage recurring gifts
  • Push notifications for transaction issues
  • Card expiry auto-fill in scanner
  • Native app feel without web wrapper

DonationPay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Pushpay

No in-app purchases

None

DonationPay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pushpay free?
Pushpay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DonationPay free?
DonationPay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pushpay or DonationPay have ads?
Neither Pushpay nor DonationPay shows ads.

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