Comparison

SVS Mobile 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

SVS Mobile

Features
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This app demonstrates the capabilities of Stored Value Solutions wallet services APIs. Sign in on you mobile device and provision gift cards to your wallet. Conveniently view the balance and securely generate and display PIN/QR codes for redemption -- all protected by you local. Currently available only for select gift cards for demonstration

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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

SVS Mobile4 screens
iStore Pay4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SVS Mobile at 16.0 against iStore Pay's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

SVS Mobile ships an update every 3 months, iStore Pay every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SVS Mobile versus iStore Pay: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSVS MobileiStore Pay
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStored Value SolutionsZA Online Store (Pty) Ltd

In-app purchases

None

SVS Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

iStore Pay

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SVS Mobile free?
SVS Mobile 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 SVS Mobile or iStore Pay have ads?
Neither SVS Mobile nor iStore Pay shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SVS Mobile or iStore Pay?
SVS Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and iStore Pay every 2 months. Most recently, SVS Mobile was updated on October 6, 2026 and iStore Pay on October 8, 2026.

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