Comparison

AdCentral Pay vs Payarc TouchPay

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

Head to head
About

AdCentral Pay

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AdCentral Pay is a mobile application designed to serve as a terminal for our point-of-sale (POS) system, AdCentral. This app will allow merchants to seamlessly accept payments directly on their smartphones, enhancing the flexibility and convenience of their sales operations for businesses of all sizes. AdCentral Pay aims to simplify the payment process, improve transaction efficiency, and provide a modern solution for merchants in various industries. Key Features: Seamless Integration with AdCentral Desktop POS: AdCentral Pay connects directly with your AdCentral desktop POS system, providing a synchronized sales experience. All transactions made through the mobile app are instantly reflected on your desktop, ensuring accurate and up-to-date sales data. Use AdCentral Pay as your terminal: AdCentral Pay serves as your terminal for accepting in-store payments, supporting multiple tap-to-pay technologies, including credit and debit cards, mobile wallets, and contactless wearables. With AdCentral Pay, you can ensure a fast, secure, and convenient payment experience for your customers. Ticket View: After logging in, you'll be able to see your store’s ready-to-pay tickets. Open your tickets and make total or partial payments directly within the app.

About

Payarc TouchPay

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TouchPay turns your iPhone into a simple point-of-sale solution for in-person payments. Merchants can log in, select which terminal to use on the phone, and enter an amount to start a sale. The app guides the merchant to present the iPhone for the customer to tap a contactless card or wallet and completes the transaction securely. After a successful payment, merchants can deliver a receipt via SMS or email and can void transactions when needed.

Screenshots

AdCentral Pay4 screens
Payarc TouchPay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AdCentral Pay at 14.1 against Payarc TouchPay's 16.9. 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
AdCentral Pay versus Payarc TouchPay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdCentral PayPayarc TouchPay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 β€” better16.9
Further details β€” not scored
Size92 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerdev it developersPAYARC LLC

In-app purchases

None

AdCentral Pay

No in-app purchases

None

Payarc TouchPay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AdCentral Pay free?
AdCentral Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Payarc TouchPay free?
Payarc TouchPay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AdCentral Pay or Payarc TouchPay have ads?
Neither AdCentral Pay nor Payarc TouchPay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AdCentral Pay or Payarc TouchPay?
AdCentral Pay ships an update every 2 months, and Payarc TouchPay every 2 months. Most recently, AdCentral Pay was updated on October 7, 2026 and Payarc TouchPay on October 3, 2026.

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