# TipStation vs TipKeep

The clearest difference is monetization model: TipKeep at freemium against TipStation's subscription. TipKeep also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#147 vs unranked). TipStation's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 TipKeep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.9 for TipKeep. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 30 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | TipStation | TipKeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipstation-tip-tracker/id6759810068/reviews)** | [4.9 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipkeep-server-tip-tracker/id6779345402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **30** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#147** |
| Size | 54 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TipStation LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880799213) | [DENYS IVASECHKO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896027684) |

## 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 |


### TipKeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipkeep-server-tip-tracker/id6779345402)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

Easily track your tips and income from tipped work. Log shifts in seconds, visualize your earnings with a filling jar, and generate tax-ready reports. All your data stays on your device with no account required.

**Highlights:** Log cash and card tips quickly, Visualize earnings with a filling jar, Track tip-outs and sales, Generate tax-ready reports, Offline functionality, No account or login required, Import data from CSV

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TipJar Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| TipJar Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| TipJar Pro - Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TipStation free?

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

### Is TipKeep free?

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

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

TipStation is rated higher. TipStation averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while TipKeep averages 4.9 from 30 ratings.

### Do TipStation or TipKeep have ads?

TipKeep shows ads; TipStation does not.

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

TipStation ships an update every 5 weeks, and TipKeep weekly. Most recently, TipStation was updated on September 28, 2026 and TipKeep on October 5, 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.*