Comparison

GroupCollect vs CirclePay

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

Head to head
About

GroupCollect

Simplify group payment collection by tracking who owes what and sending reminders. Ideal for managing shared expenses for events, trips, or club dues.

Highlights
  • Manage member lists
  • Track individual payment amounts
  • Send automated reminders
  • View payment status at a glance
  • Organize group expenses
Features
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As the organizer or treasurer, easily handle the toughest parts of collecting money from a group: the member list, individual payment amounts, and reminder messages! Ever covered the bill at a party, heard “I’ll pay you back later,” and then lost track of who actually paid you? We’ve all been there. Introducing “Shukinkun” (literally “Money Collector” in Japanese) – the ultra-handy app that shows at a glance who has paid! Whether you’re splitting costs on a night out, settling up after a group trip, or collecting club dues, this app does it all. With Shukinkun, managing group payments becomes a breeze. Start your smooth, stress-free payment collection life today!

About

CirclePay

Features
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部活・サークル・飲み会幹事向けの集金管理アプリ CirclePayは「集金・会費管理」に特化したシンプルなツールです。 • メンバー登録不要ですぐ使える • イベントごとに支払い状況を一覧管理 • 未払いリストも自動生成でストレスフリー 面倒な集金作業を3ステップで解決。 簡単・軽量なアプリで幹事の負担を大幅に軽減します。

Screenshots

GroupCollect4 screens
CirclePay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CirclePay at none against GroupCollect's 4. CirclePay also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). GroupCollect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GroupCollect sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. CirclePay asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GroupCollect ships an update fortnightly, CirclePay every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
GroupCollect versus CirclePay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroupCollectCirclePay
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUMA IKEOSakihara Riki

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GroupCollect

One-time4
  • コーヒーチップ(S)$0.99
  • 広告削除$2.99
  • コーヒーチップ(M)$2.99
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  • コーヒーチップ(L)$6.99
None

CirclePay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GroupCollect free?
GroupCollect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CirclePay free?
CirclePay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GroupCollect or CirclePay have ads?
GroupCollect shows ads; CirclePay does not.
Which is updated more often, GroupCollect or CirclePay?
GroupCollect ships an update fortnightly, and CirclePay every 2 days. Most recently, GroupCollect was updated on September 3, 2026 and CirclePay on September 9, 2026.

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