Comparison

PayLater vs SplitPay

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

Head to head
About

PayLater

Split your purchases into four easy installments with this buy now, pay later service. Enjoy flexible payment options and secure transactions with no hidden fees. Shop at a wide network of top retailers.

Highlights
  • Split payments into 4 installments
  • Fast and easy onboarding
  • Secure PCI DSS-compliant transactions
  • Shop with a network of top retailers
  • Transparent fees, no hidden charges
Features
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Zero interest. Zero fees. Forever. PayLater is Qatar's first Buy Now, Pay Later app licensed by the Qatar Central Bank, and it is 100% Sharia-compliant, certified by Bait Al Mashoura. Split any purchase into 4 payments over 3 months, or spread bigger orders across up to 12 monthly instalments with FleXed. SPLIT IN 4 Pay 25% at checkout and the rest across 3 payments. Get approved in minutes with your Qatari ID and a selfie. FLEXED: UP TO 12 MONTHS Orders of QAR 4,000 and above can be spread over up to 12 monthly instalments instead of 4. Every eligible account gets 10 FleXed credits, one for each instalment you add beyond the standard 4. Run up to 2 FleXed orders at once, and your credits come back as you repay. FleXed is offered based on eligibility. YOUR FIRST PAYMENT, YOUR CALL Raise your first payment above the standard 25% and the balance splits evenly across the instalments you choose. And if something costs more than your limit, pay the difference up front and split the rest. 1,500+ MERCHANTS ACROSS QATAR Shop online and in store at more than 3,000 outlets, including Lulu, Fnac and many more. IN THE APP Your live credit limit, every order and due date in one place, early repayment at no cost, secure card management, and full Arabic and English support. SAFE, LOCAL, TRANSPARENT Licensed by the Qatar Central Bank. PCI DSS-compliant security. Every transaction is processed inside Qatar. The only charge is a QAR 50 late payment fee, approved by our Sharia Supervisory Committee and donated in full to charity. Join 500,000+ shoppers in Qatar already paying a smarter way.

About

SplitPay

Features
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Our app makes dividing shared costs fast, easy, and stress-free. Whether you’re covering a meal, a trip, food shopping, housing, or any joint purchase, you can work out each person’s portion with just a couple of taps. Start a new expense, input the full sum, pick the way you want to divide it, and immediately view how much every member owes. Store past calculations, return to them at any time, or send the final breakdown to your group. Built with a sleek, contemporary look, our app lets you manage joint costs without extra complications. Features: - Divide costs evenly within moments - Set personalized payment figures - Split costs by percentage - Store earlier expense calculations - Send payment overviews - Produce clear spending summaries - Handle any quantity of participants - Quick and precise math - Straightforward, neat, and user-friendly layout From daily coffee runs to holiday spending and group meals, our app makes it simple to divide expenses fairly and keep everyone aligned. Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iDIaPdbOwz5DFgEWuPcnlOAxAz3xMgkCv7y3VeNoKSA/edit?tab=t.0 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PayLater4 screens
SplitPay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PayLater at none against SplitPay's 5. PayLater also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SplitPay sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PayLater asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PayLater ships an update every 3 weeks, SplitPay every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PayLater versus SplitPay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPayLaterSplitPay
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (298 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings298 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPay LaterSEIB INSURANCE AGENTS LTD

Bugs and requests

PayLater

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Monthly payment reminder
  • Higher spending limits

SplitPay

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PayLater

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

SplitPay

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Weekly-Trial3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is PayLater free?
PayLater is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SplitPay free?
SplitPay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PayLater or SplitPay have ads?
Neither PayLater nor SplitPay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PayLater or SplitPay?
PayLater ships an update every 3 weeks, and SplitPay every 4 months. Most recently, PayLater was updated on September 23, 2026 and SplitPay on September 24, 2026.

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