iPayimpact vs ChillMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iPayimpact
This app simplifies managing your child's school payments. It allows parents to pay for lunches, clubs, trips, and more securely and conveniently from anywhere. Consolidate all your children's school accounts in one place for easy tracking.
- Manage school payments
- Pay for lunches
- Purchase school club fees
- Buy trip contributions
- Donate to charity
- Purchase event tickets
- Consolidate multiple children's accounts
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Introducing iPayimpact, the ultimate school payment app that brings convenience and peace of mind to parents across the UK. With iPayimpact, managing your child's school payments has never been easier. Whether it's paying for lunches, school clubs, trips, purchasing items from the school shop, donating to charity days, or buying event tickets, iPayimpact has got you covered. Gone are the days of scrambling to find cash or writing checks for your child's school expenses. iPayimpact provides a seamless and secure platform for making payments anytime, anywhere. The iPayimpact app brings all your kids' accounts together. So, whether you have one child or multiple children attending different schools, iPay consolidates all their accounts, making it easy for you to track and manage their payments. You'll have a clear picture of what they buy for lunch, club activities, trips, and more. Download iPayimpact today and manage your child's school payments effortlessly.
ChillMate
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ChillMate – The Smart Way to Organise Your Fridge and Shopping Welcome to ChillMate, your intelligent kitchen companion designed to simplify how you manage food, groceries, and meal planning. Whether you are a busy professional, a parent juggling meals, or simply someone who wants to save money and reduce food waste, ChillMate helps you take full control of your fridge and shopping habits. Smarter Fridge Organisation Say goodbye to forgotten leftovers and expired food. ChillMate makes fridge management effortless. Quickly add items manually or scan barcodes to log what is inside your fridge. The app automatically tracks expiration dates, notifies you when items are nearing expiry, and suggests creative ways to use them before they go to waste. You will always know exactly what you have and what you need, saving time, money, and fridge space. Intelligent Shopping Lists ChillMate takes the stress out of grocery shopping. Build and customise your shopping lists based on your fridge inventory, meal plans, or favourite recipes. The app syncs lists across devices, so whether you are shopping solo or as a household, everyone stays updated in real time. You can also categorise products by store section or priority to make your shopping trips faster and more efficient. Meal Planning Made Easy With ChillMate’s built-in meal planner, you can create weekly menus using the food you already have. Get recipe suggestions that match your fridge inventory, helping you plan balanced meals while cutting down on waste. Planning dinners, lunches, or snacks has never been easier—you will save both time and effort while ensuring fresh ingredients are always used first. Expiry Reminders and Notifications Never let food go to waste again. ChillMate automatically reminds you when your milk is about to expire, your vegetables are getting old, or your leftovers need to be eaten soon. You can customise reminders based on your preferences and choose how far in advance you would like to be notified. Reduce Waste, Save Money Food waste is a major issue in most households, and ChillMate is here to change that. By keeping track of expiry dates and helping you plan smartly, the app reduces unnecessary purchases and encourages mindful consumption. You will start noticing fewer forgotten items at the back of your fridge and more money left in your wallet at the end of each month. Perfect for Families and Shared Homes Whether you live alone, share a flat, or manage a family kitchen, ChillMate makes collaboration easy. Everyone can access and update the shared fridge inventory and shopping lists, ensuring no duplicate buys and no missing essentials. Eco-Friendly and Conscious Living Every item saved from waste is a step toward a more sustainable lifestyle. ChillMate encourages responsible shopping and mindful eating habits, helping you contribute to a greener planet—one fridge at a time. Key Features • Smart fridge inventory with expiry tracking • Barcode scanning for quick item entry • Customisable and shareable shopping lists • Real-time list sync across devices • Personalised expiry alerts and reminders • Recipe and meal suggestions based on current items • Family and multi-user support • Statistics to track waste reduction and savings Why Choose ChillMate ChillMate is not just another grocery app—it is your digital kitchen assistant that helps you stay organised, eat better, and waste less. With its intuitive design, smart automation, and eco-friendly focus, it fits seamlessly into your lifestyle and makes managing your fridge a fun, stress-free experience. Take the guesswork out of grocery shopping and meal planning—download ChillMate today and transform the way you manage your kitchen. Stay cool, stay organised, and make your fridge your best mate with ChillMate.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ChillMate at weekly against iPayimpact's monthly. iPayimpact's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iPayimpact ships an update monthly, ChillMate weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iPayimpact | ChillMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CRB Cunninghams Limited | SAM SHEPPARD |
Bugs and requests
iPayimpact
Reported bugs
11 issues- App stuck on loading screen/spinning wheel
- Auto top-up is unreliable
- Unable to see hot food options
- App crashes frequently
- Login issues, app won't load after login
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- App breaks on holidays
- App doesn't recognise inputs or commands
- App signed out and stuck in a loop
- App reports 'something has gone really bad'
- App doesn't accept generated passwords
- Username too long error
Requested features
6 requests- Add Apple Pay or Google Pay compatibility
- Implement a payment successful confirmation screen
- Improve auto top-up functionality (e.g., threshold-based)
- Add a document viewer for letters
- Make menus and page hierarchy logical for humans
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- Streamline the registration process
ChillMate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iPayimpact
No in-app purchases
ChillMate
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is iPayimpact free?
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