# TipStream vs TipKeep

The clearest difference is ads: TipStream at none against TipKeep's shown. TipKeep's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (56 vs 4). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TipStream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and TipKeep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 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 TipStream against 4.9 for TipKeep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TipKeep has 56 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TipStream ships an update monthly, TipKeep every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TipStream | TipKeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipstream-tip-tracker/id6779027341/reviews)** | [4.9 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipkeep-server-tip-tracker/id6779345402/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#187** |
| Size | 7 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZHANCHI DAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779027553) | [DENYS IVASECHKO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896027684) |

## What reviewers say

### TipStream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tipstream-tip-tracker/id6779027341)

Effortlessly track your tips, shifts, and income with this simple, offline app. Visualize your earnings, set financial goals, and gain insights into your income sources. Optional Pro features offer advanced analytics and customization for multiple jobs.

**Highlights:** Log shifts in seconds, Visual earnings calendar, Detailed income analytics, Home-screen widget, Income goal setting, Dark mode, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual membership | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $29.99 | one-time |


### TipKeep

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

**Currently charting:** #187 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 (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TipKeep Pro | $7.99 | per month |
| TipKeep Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| TipKeep Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| TipJar Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TipStream free?

TipStream 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, TipStream or TipKeep?

TipStream is rated higher. TipStream averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TipKeep averages 4.9 from 56 ratings.

### Do TipStream or TipKeep have ads?

TipKeep shows ads; TipStream does not.

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

TipStream ships an update monthly, and TipKeep every 9 days. Most recently, TipStream was updated on October 31, 2026 and TipKeep on November 10, 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.*