Comparison

PatronTip vs Tipstr

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Instant tip collection
  • Multiple payment methods
  • Customizable tip profiles
  • Real-time earnings tracking
  • Flexible payout options
  • Secure sign-in
Features
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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/

About

Tipstr

Instantly receive tips from anyone using Apple Pay or Google Pay, no app required for the sender. Track earnings, manage payouts, and receive personal messages with each tip. Ideal for creators, service professionals, and performers.

Highlights
  • Instant cashless tipping
  • No app needed for tippers
  • Works via NFC tags or links
  • Real-time earnings tracking
  • Secure Stripe-powered payments
  • Personalized messages with tips
Features
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Tipstr — Tap to Tip. No App. No Friction. Tipstr makes getting paid as easy as a tap. Whether you're a creator, server, performer, or service professional, Tipstr lets anyone tip you instantly using Apple Pay or Google Pay — no app required for the sender. Just share your Tipstr tag, and get paid in seconds. Why Tipstr Tap & Get Paid Instantly Customers simply tap your Tipstr tag and send a tip — fast, seamless, and secure. No App Needed for Tippers Anyone can tip you using their phone. No downloads. No accounts. No friction. Works Everywhere Use Tipstr in real life or online — wristbands, stands, stickers, or links. Track Your Earnings See tips come in live, track your balance, and manage payouts directly in the app. Messages & Reactions Tippers can leave messages, and you can react — making every tip personal. Built for Anyone Who Gets Tipped • Creators & streamers • Bartenders & servers • Musicians & performers • Barbers & stylists • Delivery & service workers Simple Setup Sign up Activate your Tipstr tag Start receiving tips instantly Secure & Reliable Payments are powered by Stripe with industry-leading security and fast payouts. No cash. No awkward moments. Just tap and get paid.

Screenshots

PatronTip4 screens
Tipstr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tipstr at none against PatronTip's 2. Tipstr also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). PatronTip's advantage is iOS requirement (17 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads 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. PatronTip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $99.00 per month. Tipstr asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PatronTip against 5.0 for Tipstr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
PatronTip versus Tipstr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatronTipTipstr
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB51 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCTO ServicesTipstr

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PatronTip

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$99.001 Month
  • Pro Annual$99.001 Year
None

Tipstr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PatronTip free?
PatronTip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tipstr free?
Tipstr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PatronTip or Tipstr?
PatronTip and Tipstr are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do PatronTip or Tipstr have ads?
Neither PatronTip nor Tipstr shows ads.

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