# TipStation vs Earned Tip Tracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Earned Tip Tracker at freemium against TipStation's subscription. Earned Tip Tracker also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). TipStation's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TipStation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Earned Tip Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 TipStation against 5.0 for Earned Tip Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TipStation has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TipStation ships an update every 5 weeks, Earned Tip Tracker every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TipStation | Earned Tip Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipstation-tip-tracker/id6759810068/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earned-tip-tracker/id6769873319/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 54 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TipStation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880799213) | [Menfi Rodriguez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895286721) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Earned Tip Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earned-tip-tracker/id6769873319)

This app helps servers and service workers track their earnings per shift. It logs tips, sales, hours, and expenses to provide clear insights into take-home pay, hourly rates, and progress towards goals. Make informed decisions about future shifts with detailed financial summaries.

**Highlights:** Log tips, sales, and hours, Calculate net tips after tip-out, Track hourly pay rate, Compare shifts by day and type, Review calendar and export history, Set and track financial goals

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Earned Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Earned Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Earned Plus Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TipStation free?

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

### Is Earned Tip Tracker free?

Earned Tip Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TipStation or Earned Tip Tracker?

TipStation and Earned Tip Tracker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 8 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do TipStation or Earned Tip Tracker have ads?

Neither TipStation nor Earned Tip Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TipStation or Earned Tip Tracker?

TipStation ships an update every 5 weeks, and Earned Tip Tracker every 2 days. Most recently, TipStation was updated on September 28, 2026 and Earned Tip Tracker on September 17, 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.*