# TipMe vs Flex

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TipMe at none against Flex's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TipMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

TipMe ships an update fortnightly, Flex every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TipMe | Flex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-bank-app-simulator/id6767894535/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **3** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hamdi Allam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870651338) | [UAUA Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767609614) |

## What reviewers say

### TipMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipme-notes-that-count/id6758056862)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flex-bank-app-simulator/id6767894535)

Simulate a realistic personal finance experience with fake bank accounts, credit cards, and investments. Generate custom balances, track auto-generated transactions, and switch between various user profiles for entertainment or content creation.

**Highlights:** Simulated bank accounts (checking, savings), Credit card simulation with spending controls, Investment portfolio builder, Auto-generated transactions from real brands, Spending insights by category, Multiple simulation profiles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flex Premium Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TipMe free?

TipMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flex free?

Flex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TipMe or Flex have ads?

Neither TipMe nor Flex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TipMe or Flex?

TipMe ships an update fortnightly, and Flex every 3 weeks. Most recently, TipMe was updated on October 7, 2026 and Flex on October 14, 2026.

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