# Payactiv vs OrderLess

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OrderLess at 100% against Payactiv's 36%. OrderLess also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Payactiv's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (85K vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OrderLess sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Payactiv asks for nothing beyond the download.

OrderLess holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Payactiv has 85K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Payactiv's written reviews are positive against 100% of OrderLess's.

Payactiv ships an update every 2 months, OrderLess every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Payactiv | OrderLess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (85K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payactiv/id792617775/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orderless-takeout-tracker/id6808019506/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **85K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PayActiv Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/792617778) | [Ian Neuhaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795667028) |

## What reviewers say

### Payactiv

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payactiv/id792617775)

**Currently charting:** #166 Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

Access your earned wages before payday, pay bills on time, and manage unexpected expenses with user-friendly digital tools. This app helps you achieve financial stability and reach your financial wellness goals without predatory loans or interest.

**Highlights:** Early access to wages, Government payment early access, Spending and saving tools, Low balance alerts, Payactiv Visa Card, Integrated bill pay, Touchless payments

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick access to money
- 👍 Convenient feature
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful in emergencies
- 👍 Wonderful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Hours/funds not updating properly
- 🔒 Security and login issues
- 💩 Poor customer service
- 💰 High fees

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading or logging in
- Funds disappearing or not updating
- Issues linking bank accounts and cards

**Requested features**

- Same-day access to funds
- Reduce withdrawal fees
- Improve app stability and reliability
- Better customer support


### OrderLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orderless-takeout-tracker/id6808019506)

This app helps you reduce takeout spending by setting weekly goals and tracking your orders. It guides you to gradually decrease restaurant orders with a personalized plan and daily reflections.

**Highlights:** Set weekly takeout goals, Track delivery and pickup orders, Log order prices, Review order history, Daily habit reflections, Gradual weekly reduction schedule

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OrderLess Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| OrderLess Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Payactiv free?

Payactiv is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OrderLess free?

OrderLess is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Payactiv or OrderLess?

OrderLess is rated higher. Payactiv averages 4.7 out of 5 from 85K ratings, while OrderLess averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Payactiv or OrderLess have ads?

Neither Payactiv nor OrderLess shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Payactiv or OrderLess?

Payactiv ships an update every 2 months, and OrderLess every 6 days. Most recently, Payactiv was updated on November 14, 2026 and OrderLess on October 31, 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.*