PatronTip vs Mika Tap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PatronTip
This app allows mobile workers to receive tips instantly through various payment methods. It offers real-time tracking of earnings and flexible payout options, all within a secure, unified account management system. Subscription plans unlock additional features.
- Instant tip collection
- Multiple payment methods
- Customizable tip profiles
- Real-time earnings tracking
- Flexible payout options
- Secure sign-in
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Collect tips effortlessly with PatronTip – the ultimate tipping solution for mobile workers. No more waiting for cash or complicated setups. With PatronTip, you can receive tips instantly, manage your preferred payment methods, and track earnings — all in one secure app. Key Features: • Quick and Secure Sign-In Sign up and log in using your phone number for a secure experience. • Multiple Payment Methods Offer your customers a variety of ways to tip, including Tap to Pay, Venmo, PayPal, Cash, and other preferred options. • Customizable Tip Profiles Create and manage custom payment profiles to match how you want to receive tips. Easily switch between profiles based on your work environment or customer preference. • Real-Time Tip Tracking Access a clean, intuitive dashboard to view your daily earnings and payout history — all in real time. • Flexible Payouts Choose when and how to receive your funds. PatronTip gives you full control over your payout schedule and payment preferences. • All-in-One Account Management Manage your profile, payment settings, and security preferences in one place for a smooth, unified experience. Start earning smarter today with PatronTip — your all-in-one tip collection and payout solution. • In-app Subscriptions: We offers two subscription plans: - Monthly Prime - Yearly Prime These are auto-renewable subscriptions designed to unlock additional features for workers using the platform. Once you subscribe, the payment will be charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of your current billing period. You can easily manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple account settings. For more information, please see: Privacy Policy: https://patronpay.us/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Mika Tap
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Mika transforms your iPhone into a contactless payment terminal. Mika allows charities and nonprofits to use a collectors existing iPhone to take contactless Debit/Credit Card payments, instead of expensive specialist payment terminals for their fundraising campaigns. Collectors just need to install the app, create a free account and enter the campaign code provided to them by the charity they are collecting for.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mika Tap at none against PatronTip's 2. Mika Tap also leads on update cadence (every 5 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
Both are free to download. PatronTip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per month. Mika Tap asks for nothing beyond the download.
PatronTip ships an update every 4 months, Mika Tap every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PatronTip | Mika Tap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CTO Services | Mika Payments Limited |
In-app purchases
PatronTip
- Pro Monthly$99.001 Month
- Pro Annual$99.001 Year
Mika Tap
No in-app purchases









