Comparison

GiveMe5 vs Plaudit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GiveMe5

Manage your Google Business Profile on the go. Collect more 5-star reviews, get AI-generated replies to customer feedback, and update your business information instantly. Perfect for local businesses looking to enhance their online presence and track performance.

Highlights
  • Collect 5-star reviews
  • AI-powered review replies
  • Update business information
  • Generate Google Posts
  • Track profile performance
  • Manage multiple locations
Features
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GiveMe5 puts your Google Business Profile in your pocket — and now it's free to start. Every business gets the essentials at no cost; upgrade when you want AI to do the heavy lifting. FREE FOR EVERY BUSINESS • Collect Google reviews with your personal review link or QR code • Read and reply to every review from your phone, with instant notifications • Edit your Google Business Profile: hours, business info, categories, attributes, services, menus, and photos • Publish Google Posts to promote offers and events • Track profile views, search terms, calls, and direction requests • 25 free AI credits included to try AI-written content Built for local businesses, GiveMe5 connects directly to your Google Business Profile, so the reviews you collect and the edits you make go live on Google. UPGRADE FOR AI + MORE LOCATIONS • AI review replies: thoughtful, ready-to-post responses to every review • Your AI business assistant: ask about your reviews, listing, and performance in plain language • Generate posts, business descriptions, services, and menus with AI • Schedule Google Posts in advance • Manage every location: run your whole portfolio from one app Sign in with Google, Apple, or email — you'll be up and running in minutes. Terms of Service: https://giveme5.ai/terms-service Privacy Policy: https://giveme5.ai/privacy

About

Plaudit

Features
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The moment a customer says "that was great" is the best time to ask for a review — not three days later in a forgettable follow-up email. Plaudit gets you from "happy customer" to "review submitted" in seconds, right there in the moment. HOW IT WORKS Open the app and you're instantly looking at a branded, scannable QR code for your review platform of choice. Customer scans it with their own phone camera, lands straight on your review page. No web portal, no account for them to create, no friction. Prefer to send it directly? Tap Share to text the link, send it on WhatsApp, or copy it to paste anywhere — each with a friendly pre-written message you can customize. SUPPORTS THE PLATFORMS THAT MATTER • Google Business Profile • Facebook • Trustpilot • Yelp Configure as many as you use, set your default, and swipe between them on the fly if a customer prefers a different platform. ADD IT TO APPLE WALLET Keep your review card one tap away — right alongside your boarding passes and loyalty cards, ready whenever you need it. SEE WHAT'S ACTUALLY WORKING Stop guessing which platform converts. Plaudit tracks scans and clicks per platform and per channel (QR, SMS, WhatsApp, copied link), so you know exactly where your reviews are coming from. BUILT FOR SPEED, NOT SETUP • Works fully offline once configured — no signal, no problem • No accounts, no logins, nothing for your customers to install • Clean, fast, and genuinely simple to use FREE TO START Use one review platform, completely free, forever. Upgrade to Plaudit Pro for unlimited platforms, click tracking, Apple Wallet passes, and custom message templates — with a free 7-day trial so you can see it in action first. Whether you run a salon, a café, a trade business, or a market stall — if you talk to happy customers face-to-face, Plaudit is the fastest way to turn that moment into a review. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Plaudit Pro is an auto-renewable subscription available as Monthly or Annual, each with a 7-day free trial. Price is shown in the app before you subscribe and varies by region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://getplaudit.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

GiveMe54 screens
Plaudit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GiveMe5 at 15.0 against Plaudit's 17.0. 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. GiveMe5 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Plaudit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GiveMe5 ships an update fortnightly, Plaudit every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GiveMe5 versus Plaudit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGiveMe5Plaudit
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGiveMe5 Inc.CALUM WILLIAM MCDONALD

In-app purchases

4 purchases

GiveMe5

Subscriptions4
  • Solo (1 location)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Growth (up to 3 locations)$19.991 Month
  • Growth (up to 5 locations)$34.991 Month
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  • Scale (up to 10 locations)$74.991 Month
2 purchases

Plaudit

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is GiveMe5 free?
GiveMe5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plaudit free?
Plaudit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GiveMe5 or Plaudit have ads?
Neither GiveMe5 nor Plaudit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GiveMe5 or Plaudit?
GiveMe5 ships an update fortnightly, and Plaudit every 9 days. Most recently, GiveMe5 was updated on November 5, 2026 and Plaudit on November 5, 2026.

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