# MyPaymentsPlus vs SchoolCafé

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SchoolCafé at 78% against MyPaymentsPlus's 11%. SchoolCafé also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (107K vs 18). On price, update cadence, 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.

SchoolCafé holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SchoolCafé has 107K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of MyPaymentsPlus's written reviews are positive against 78% of SchoolCafé's.

MyPaymentsPlus ships an update every 2 months, SchoolCafé every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyPaymentsPlus | SchoolCafé |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypaymentsplus/id537636060/reviews) | **[4.9 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolcafe/id1134802301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **107K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.2% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#127** |
| Size | 31 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Horizon Software International](https://appshunter.io/developer/537636063) | [Cybersoft PrimeroEdge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1034146742) |

## What reviewers say

### MyPaymentsPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypaymentsplus/id537636060)

Manage your child's school cafeteria account easily. View balances, deposit funds securely, and track purchases. Receive low balance alerts to ensure funds are always available.

**Highlights:** View student cafeteria balances, Securely deposit funds, Low balance notifications, View payment history, Monitor item purchases

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### SchoolCafé

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolcafe/id1134802301)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Manage your child's school cafeteria account, apply for meal assistance, and view menus with nutritional and allergen information. Students and staff can also check daily menus, build meals, and track account balances.

**Highlights:** Manage child's cafeteria account, Apply for free/reduced meals, Make payments and view history, View menus with nutritional info, Receive low balance alerts, Favorite menu items, Build meals and view nutrient info

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for busy parents
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Allows monitoring of child's purchases
- 👍 Provides balance alerts and notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive convenience fees
- 🐛 App layout and navigation issues
- 🔍 Inaccurate or incomplete menu information
- 💰 Limits on maximum account balances

**Reported bugs**

- Green bar covers important information when scrolling
- App crashes or fails to load properly on some devices
- Inconsistent behavior when adding payment methods

**Requested features**

- Ability to transfer funds between child accounts
- Option to view detailed purchase history
- Eliminate or reduce convenience fees
- Improve menu accuracy and accessibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyPaymentsPlus free?

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

### Is SchoolCafé free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyPaymentsPlus or SchoolCafé?

SchoolCafé is rated higher. MyPaymentsPlus averages 2.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while SchoolCafé averages 4.9 from 107K ratings.

### Do MyPaymentsPlus or SchoolCafé have ads?

Neither MyPaymentsPlus nor SchoolCafé shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyPaymentsPlus or SchoolCafé?

MyPaymentsPlus ships an update every 2 months, and SchoolCafé every 3 months. Most recently, MyPaymentsPlus was updated on September 14, 2026 and SchoolCafé on September 24, 2026.

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