Klyx vs PayLeaf
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Klyx
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Klyx - Be Recognized. Be Appreciated. Klyx helps people get recognized for the way they show up every day. Create your profile, share your personal QR code or Klyx wristband, and allow customers to instantly show their appreciation through tips and recognition, all in just a tap. Whether youβre a bartender, barista, server, hairdresser, barber, nail tech, or part of any other industry, Klyx gives you a modern way to build your presence and be appreciated for great service. With Klyx you can: Build your own public profile Receive tips electronically Connect secure payouts directly to your bank account through Stripe Share your QR code, profile link, or NFC wristband Collect recognition and reviews from customers Track your activity and growth over time No cash. No awkward moments. Just instant appreciation. Klyx is built for people who care about service β and deserve to be recognized for it. β’ Your own QR code to display, share, or print β’ See tips land in real time β’ Track your balance, earnings, and history β’ Cash out to your bank with secure payouts β’ A clean wallet view of everything you've earned Whether you're in hospitality, beauty, delivery, or any service role, Klyx makes getting recognized for great work effortless.
PayLeaf
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Get paid with a QR code. Show your code, your customer scans it with their phone camera, and the money goes straight to your bank. No card reader, no terminal rental, no monthly fee. PayLeaf is built in British Columbia for Canadian small businesses: contractors and trades, salons and barbers, market vendors, food trucks, freelancers and anyone who gets paid in person or by invoice. TAKE PAYMENTS IN SECONDS β’ Show a QR code for a set amount, or one reusable code where the customer enters the amount β’ Customers pay by card in their browser. No app needed on their side β’ Print your code as a counter sign or save it as an image β’ Every payment shows up the moment it lands, and customers can get an emailed receipt INVOICES THAT GET PAID β’ Create an invoice in under a minute. Draft with AI writes the line items from a short description β’ GST, PST, HST and QST worked out from your business settings β’ Every invoice carries its own QR code, PDF and pay link β’ Split a job into a deposit and balance, or progress payments. Each stage has its own pay link β’ Pay by Bank on invoices of $250 or more, so you keep more on big jobs β’ Send a polite reminder in one tap, written for you, sent only when you approve it β’ Paid in cash, e-Transfer or cheque? Mark it paid in seconds SEE WHERE YOUR MONEY IS β’ Your Stripe balance on the home screen: what is on its way and what is available β’ Activity grouped by day, with a total for every day and the month so far β’ Each payment shows where the money is, from paid to processed to your bank β’ Monthly reports and CSV export for your bookkeeper KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS β’ Everyone you invoice is saved automatically β’ See who owes you and who is late, sorted so you know who to follow up with first β’ Payment reliability: PayLeaf shows how quickly each customer usually pays, based on their own history SECURE BY DESIGN β’ Payments processed by Stripe. PayLeaf never sees or stores card numbers β’ Money goes from Stripe straight to your Canadian bank account. PayLeaf never holds your funds β’ Optional two-step verification with an authenticator app β’ An email and notification when your account is signed in to from a new device β’ Face ID or passcode lock for the app β’ Sign in with Apple SIMPLE PRICING β’ $0 a month, no contract β’ 3.4% + 30Β’ per card payment, all in β’ Pay by Bank at a flat 1.5% on invoices of $250 or more β’ Rates can vary for international and premium cards Use the same account in the app and in the web portal at payleafpayments.ca. Questions? payleafpayments.ca/support
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Verdict
Klyx and PayLeaf are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Klyx ships an update weekly, PayLeaf every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Klyx | PayLeaf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly β better | Every 8 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 16.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Klyx | Nishan Singh |
In-app purchases
Klyx
No in-app purchases
PayLeaf
No in-app purchases









