Payback+ vs Hidden Spend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Payback+
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Payback+ keeps payments, updates, and shared spending on track β privately and friction-free. Chasing friends for money is rarely the hard part because of the amount. It is hard because you are too busy to chase, forgot to chase, or it is simply too awkward to chase. Payback+ is built to solve exactly that. Instead of jumping between chats, payment apps, and mental notes, Payback+ keeps shared spending, payment updates, and settlement records in one place β so you can stay on track without constantly following up. When friends pay, you can see that they have paid and how they paid. When you need to pay someone, you can go straight to their preferred payment method. No more asking, βPayMe or FPS?β No more digging through old messages. No more higher chance of sending money to the wrong person. And because privacy comes first, only approved friends can see the payment details needed to pay you. With Payback+, you can: β’ Track money in and money out in one app β’ See who has paid, who has not, and what still needs action β’ Get notified when friends say they have paid β’ Pay friends the way they prefer β’ Reduce the chance of paying the wrong person β’ Keep clearer shared records without extra effort β’ Avoid awkward reminders and messy back-and-forth β’ Use it for free, with no usage caps or group limits Payback+ helps handle the follow-up, so you do not have to. Less chasing. Less friction. Less awkwardness. Just clearer payments, smoother coordination, and better friendships.
Hidden Spend
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Hidden Spend tracks every subscription and recurring bill in one place β no more surprise charges. See exactly where your money goes each month, get a full renewal calendar, and set budgets to stay in control. - Track your subscriptions and bills - Full renewal calendar - Spending breakdown by category - Budgets and spending limits - CSV export and import - Home screen widgets Hidden Spend never shows ads and never tracks you. Your data stays on your device. Privacy Policy: https://www.gethiddenspend.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.gethiddenspend.app/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Payback+ at none against Hidden Spend's 1. Payback+ also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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. Hidden Spend sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Payback+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Payback+ | Hidden Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Payback Tech Limited | ARDA DEMIR YILDIZ |
In-app purchases
Payback+
No in-app purchases
Hidden Spend
- Hidden Spend Pro$6.99
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