SumUp US vs Monarck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SumUp US
Discover local businesses and earn rewards effortlessly. Track your points, get notified of new rewards, and manage your loyalty programs all in one place. Simply use your phone number to sign in and start earning.
- Discover nearby businesses
- Track loyalty points
- Earn rewards automatically
- Receive reward notifications
- Sign in with phone number
- View business details
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SumUp (formerly known as Fivestars) puts rewards from the businesses you love right in your pocket. Discover great places nearby, keep all your points in one place, and know the moment a new reward is ready. Simply use your phone number to earn points and unlock rewards at thousands of businesses nationwide. With SumUp, you can: - Sign in with your phone number - See your points, rewards, and program details in one place - Find great local businesses on the map - Check business descriptions and hours, call ahead, or get directions - Get instant notifications when you earn points and rewards Enjoying SumUp? Take a moment to rate the app and help more people discover rewarding ways to shop local. Need help? Contact us at support-usa@sumup.com.
Monarck
Discover exclusive giveaways, promotions, and new product releases. Track your orders, access member profiles, and shop a wide range of clothing and footwear for the whole family. Enjoy special birthday offers and early access to streetwear and shoe collections.
- Exclusive giveaways and promotions
- Online store with member profile
- Track orders and purchase history
- Birthday offers and special discounts
- Early access to new collections
- Wide selection of clothing and footwear
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Welcome to the Official Monarck® app. Download now to get access to exclusive Monarck Giveaways, Products and Promotions, - find everything you need to create your own look. • Online Store Member Profile – Easily track your activity, orders and purchase history. • Exclusive Offers and Promos – Buy clothes and celebrate your important moments with exclusive birthday offers and promotions from us. • Shop Member Products – Shoe releases and seasonal collections now available for exclusive first access in the Member Shop. • Clothing & Footwear For Everyone – Women’s clothing, men’s, kid’s, and more. Shop hers and his. • Items Reserved for You - set aside for you on launch day. • Streetwear & Shoe Releases – All styles can be found here. The Monarck App - Grow your wings. Download today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Monarck at 100% against SumUp US's 29%. Monarck also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). SumUp US's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Monarck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SumUp US has 2.5K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of SumUp US's written reviews are positive against 100% of Monarck's.
SumUp US ships an update every 2 weeks, Monarck every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SumUp US | Monarck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2.5K ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FiveStars Loyalty | Apptile |
Customer experience
SumUp US
Monarck
Bugs and requests
SumUp US
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unable to receive verification codes
- Rewards not properly credited
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to view past transactions and points history
- Improved notification system
- More customization options
- Better integration with merchant systems
Monarck
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SumUp US
No in-app purchases
Monarck
No in-app purchases
