Comparison

VezoPay vs iStore Pay

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

Head to head
About

VezoPay

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VezoPay: Your Future of Contactless Payments Experience the ultimate convenience and security with VezoPay, the innovative app that turns your compatible wearable into a seamless payment device. Say goodbye to fumbling for your wallet and hello to swift, secure transactions with just a tap. Key Features: Effortless Contactless Payments: Link your bank card to your VezoPay-compatible wearable and make quick payments at any contactless terminal. Enhanced Security: Enjoy peace of mind with tokenized transactions, ensuring your sensitive card details are never directly shared during payments. Easy Setup: Simple and intuitive onboarding process to connect your card and activate your wearable device. VezoPay is designed to make your daily transactions faster, safer, and more convenient. Whether you're grabbing a coffee, paying for groceries, or tapping to ride public transport, VezoPay simplifies your life. For support please use the support chat, available on the VezoPay website. Say no to slow.

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iStore Pay

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Turn your iPhone into a secure payment terminal in under 15 minutes with the all-new iStore Pay app. This dedicated business payment solution from iStore—Apple’s only Premium Partner in Africa—allows you to take payments from anywhere with no hidden fees. With a model where you only pay when you transact or request a payout, it is the ultimate solution for your small business. iStore Pay enables Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone, allowing local businesses to seamlessly and securely accept all forms of in-person, contactless payments. This includes everything from physical debit and credit cards to Apple Pay and other digital wallets—using only your iPhone and the iStore Pay app. It is easy, secure and requires no additional hardware or payment terminals. App Features: Get Started in Minutes: Download the iStore Pay app and start transacting in under 15 minutes. Tap to Pay on iPhone: Accept contactless credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and other digital wallets with a simple tap on your iPhone. Zero Barrier to Entry: Start accepting payments right on your current iPhone. Your Business Command Centre: Monitor sales, track transaction history and manage funds or refunds in real-time. Secure and Private: Leveraging Apple’s built-in features, card numbers are never stored on Apple servers, ensuring business and customer data stay private.

Screenshots

VezoPay4 screens
iStore Pay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VezoPay at fortnightly against iStore Pay's every 2 months. VezoPay also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VezoPay ships an update fortnightly, iStore Pay every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
VezoPay versus iStore Pay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVezoPayiStore Pay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB60 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVezoPay (Pty) LtdZA Online Store (Pty) Ltd

In-app purchases

None

VezoPay

No in-app purchases

None

iStore Pay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VezoPay free?
VezoPay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iStore Pay free?
iStore Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VezoPay or iStore Pay have ads?
Neither VezoPay nor iStore Pay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VezoPay or iStore Pay?
VezoPay ships an update fortnightly, and iStore Pay every 2 months. Most recently, VezoPay was updated on October 28, 2026 and iStore Pay on October 31, 2026.

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