# Server44 vs TipStation

The clearest difference is monetization model: Server44 at free with in-app purchases against TipStation's subscription. Server44 also leads on ratings volume (40 vs 8). TipStation's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Server44 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and TipStation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Server44 against 5.0 for TipStation. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Server44 has 40 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of Server44's written reviews are positive against 100% of TipStation's.

Server44 ships an update monthly, TipStation every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Server44 | TipStation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/server44-tip-tracker/id6758269550/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipstation-tip-tracker/id6759810068/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 61 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EHM TECH LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1484023806) | [TipStation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880799213) |

## What reviewers say

### Server44

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/server44-tip-tracker/id6758269550)

Effortlessly track your cash and card tips after each shift to understand your true hourly earnings. Automate tip-out calculations, manage multiple jobs, and generate tax-ready reports. All your financial data stays private and on your device.

**Highlights:** Log cash and card tips, Automatic tip-out calculations, Track multiple jobs, View earnings over time, Export tax-ready reports, Private, on-device data storage, Customizable tip-out templates

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Tracker Pro - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Tip Tracker Pro - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Tip Tracker Pro - Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### TipStation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipstation-tip-tracker/id6759810068)

This app helps service industry workers track tips, manage expenses, and gain insights into their earnings. It offers AI-powered coaching, job listings, and community features to maximize income and plan for taxes. All features require a Pro subscription after a free trial.

**Highlights:** Shift and tip logging, AI earnings coach (SAM), Expense tracking for taxes, Earnings insights and analytics, Service industry job board, Community forums, Goal setting and tracking

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TipStation Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| TipStation Pro | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Server44 free?

Server44 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TipStation free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Server44 or TipStation?

TipStation is rated higher. Server44 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while TipStation averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Server44 or TipStation have ads?

Server44 shows ads; TipStation does not.

### Which is updated more often, Server44 or TipStation?

Server44 ships an update monthly, and TipStation every 5 weeks. Most recently, Server44 was updated on October 11, 2026 and TipStation on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*