VezoPay vs iStore Pay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VezoPay ships an update fortnightly, iStore Pay every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VezoPay | iStore Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 180 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VezoPay (Pty) Ltd | ZA Online Store (Pty) Ltd |
In-app purchases
VezoPay
No in-app purchases
iStore Pay
No in-app purchases









