Comparison

TipStream vs Tip Tracker

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

Head to head
About

TipStream

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
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TipStream — Tip & Shift Tracker Know exactly what you make. Log a shift in seconds, see your week at a glance, and hit your income goals in a clean, simple app. No ads. No account. 100% offline — your income data never leaves your phone. WHY TIPSTREAM - Log a full shift in under ten seconds with a keypad built for speed - A calendar that colors your week or month by how much you made, so your biggest days stand out instantly - Clean analytics: hourly average, daily average, and where your money actually comes from - A home-screen widget with your week's total and elegant tip cards - Set income goals and watch them fill in, shift by shift - A gorgeous dark mode, made for closing time BUILT FOR TIPPED WORKERS Servers, bartenders, baristas, casino dealers, stylists, barbers, valets, nail techs, delivery drivers — if you earn tips, TipStream is built for you. TRACK WHAT MATTERS - Cash tips, credit tips, and tip-outs: see what you actually keep - Hours worked and hourly rate, every shift - Day, Swing, and Graveyard shift types - Sections per job (Main Floor, High Limit, VIP, however your room is split) - Notes on any shift YOUR DATA IS YOURS - Works fully offline, no internet required - No account, no email, no login - Free CSV backup: export and import your data anytime - Nothing is collected. Nothing is shared. Ever. TIPSTREAM PRO (optional) Go further with Pro: - Track up to 5 jobs and roles, each with its own colors, sections, and goals - Daily goals that adapt: set different targets for different sections and days of the week - Monthly goals, plus custom savings targets for the big stuff - Advanced analytics that compare your earnings across dates, jobs, and sections - Instant note search: type "holiday" or "slow" and find that shift from months ago - Income reports: export a clean PDF summary of your earnings to share, print, or back up Monthly, annual, or a one-time lifetime purchase. The core tracker is free forever — and there are never any ads. Stop guessing what you made. Know your numbers — and keep them to yourself. Made by one person who's worked these shifts, not a company that sees you as a user. No ads, no investors, nobody buying your data — just an app I wanted to exist. Privacy Policy: https://tip-stream.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://tip-stream.com/terms

About

Tip Tracker

Features
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Tip Tracker: TipLog is the fastest way for servers, bartenders, and waitstaff to log tip earnings after every shift. Enter cash tips, card tips, and tip-outs in seconds and see your net pay instantly with no math required. With Tip Tracker: TipLog, every shift is saved in one place so your earnings history is always at hand. Log hours and notes alongside your tips, choose any date, and record as many shifts per day as you need. Review your daily and weekly net totals at a glance, track running income across venues, and set weekly or monthly earnings goals to stay on target. Tip Tracker: TipLog works whether you serve at one restaurant or split shifts across two jobs. When tax season arrives, Tip Tracker: TipLog has your records ready. Export every shift to CSV or PDF with a single tap and hand IRS-ready documentation to your accountant without the end-of-year scramble. No account. No sign-up. Your data stays on your device and backs up privately to iCloud. Download Tip Tracker: TipLog and never lose track of a shift again. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

TipStream4 screens
Tip Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

TipStream and Tip Tracker are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. TipStream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Tip Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TipStream versus Tip Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTipStreamTip Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZHANCHI DAIAshraful Islam

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TipStream

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly membership$1.991 Month
  • Annual membership$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Membership$29.99
2 purchases

Tip Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Access3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Access$14.991 Year

Questions

Is TipStream free?
TipStream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tip Tracker free?
Tip Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TipStream or Tip Tracker have ads?
Neither TipStream nor Tip Tracker shows ads.

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