Tipican vs Squadmint
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Tipican
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Great service deserves a little recognition. Tipican makes it easy to show your appreciation without searching for cash or creating an awkward moment at the till. Send a secure tip in just a few taps, whether youβre enjoying a meal, grabbing a drink, visiting the salon, or checking out after a great stay. Itβs quick, private and designed to make tipping feel good for everyone. Why youβll love Tipican: Tip securely using your preferred payment method Leave the cash and awkwardness behind Complete your tip in seconds Keep track of previous tips and receipts Support the people and local teams who made a difference Enjoy privacy-conscious design and secure payment processing No cash. No fuss. Just a simple way to say thank you.
Squadmint
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Squadmint is a payments app for you and the people you share money with. Send and receive instantly with no fees, and pool funds together for the things that matter. Send money like paper cash Pay anyone no matter where they are in the world, in seconds with zero fees on every in-app transaction. Share a payment link or scan a QR code, from 1 up to 20,000. One field, one tap, done. Private Pocket Start a group fund as easily as starting a group chat. Send an invite link and let friends and family join. The group's money cannot be withdrawn without your approval, so everyone stays in control and no one can walk off with the pot. Public Pocket Run an open fundraiser with unlimited members. Everyone can see the pooled total and cheer on top contributors, with transparency built in. Simple and private by design Sign in with Google or an email link, no passwords to remember. A 4-digit PIN authorises every payment. Your identity is a simple $handle, so your phone number and email stay private. Native Bitcoin Lightning support lets you scan any Lightning invoice and pay in about a second, still with zero fees. Squadmint. Pockets that pull together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Squadmint at 3 against Tipican's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tipican ships an update every 4 months, Squadmint every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tipican | Squadmint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | tipican LTD | Dubesoft (PTY) LTD |
In-app purchases
Tipican
No in-app purchases
Squadmint
No in-app purchases









