Buff vs SynchPay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buff
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Tap. Order. Pay. Buff – changing the way you engage with your favorite places. Elevate your dining or shopping experience with our seamless ordering and payment system. Enjoy smooth interactions and secure transactions, all with just a few taps on your phone. Convenience, Anywhere, Anytime - Place orders whether you’re at home, on the go, or in-store - Stay updated with live order status and progress - Benefit from contactless checkout and skip the lines - Request assistance from staff members - Pay directly through the app Your First Smart Wallet - Choose from a variety of payment options, including Apple Pay - Quick and secure transactions - Maximize rewards using our AI to select the best credit card for you on every purchase - Manage your finances with our Plaid integration Earn Rewards with the App - Automatic discounts applied for military/student IDs at eligible stores - Access exclusive coupons and promotions - Unlock tiered loyalty levels - Get bonus rewards for completing surveys or providing feedback - Additional free benefits
SynchPay
This app simplifies bill payments by submitting them to insurers for reimbursement with a single tap. It also automates record keeping for easy access to financial documents and offers faster payment settlements.
- One-tap bill submission for insurance reimbursement
- Automated financial record keeping
- Instant payment settlements
- Automatic form filling for healthcare payments
- No surcharges at checkout
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SynchPay is the cheapest and most convenient way to pay. We save you hours by submitting your bills to your insurers for reimbursement with one tap, and we keep track of your invoices so the records you need are where you need them. INSTANT PAYMENTS It's 2026, so stop waiting three days for payments to settle. SynchPay uses new but proven technology to move money faster than you ever thought possible. WE MAIL YOUR FORMS If you're paying for healthcare, SynchPay will automatically fill out your forms, attach your bill, and send it to your insurance company for reimbursement in a couple of taps. Signing up is way easier than finding the stamps in your drawer. EASY RECORD KEEPING SynchPay helps you organize all of your financial records automatically. Every single payment comes with an emoji-free invoice that helps with your budgeting and planning. Plus, we don't do a social feed because why was that ever a thing. CHEAPER THAN CASH The way we move money puts billions of dollars per year back into small businesses' pockets, and they pass that savings on to you. No more surcharges at checkout. THERE'S NO CATCH We're not a credit card—we're something new. Not using SynchPay is like sending a telegram instead of a text. Businesses should visit SynchPay.com to see how they can save up to 4% on their payment processing. Terms and conditions apply.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Buff at none against SynchPay's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buff | SynchPay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Beam Communications Inc. | Balance Financial Technology |
In-app purchases
Buff
No in-app purchases
SynchPay
No in-app purchases





