SumUp US vs RealPicks
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.
RealPicks
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RealPicks is a private product-review network. You see honest verdicts on real products from people you personally confirm, and nobody else sees yours. WHY IT'S DIFFERENT • No bots, no fake reviews, no sponsored content. Every member signs in with Apple or their phone number, and connections are mutual: you both confirm, like real life. • Three honest verdicts: Recommend, Okay, or Warning. Your circle tells you what's worth buying and what to skip. • Your picks stay inside your circle. Nothing is public. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Post a pick: paste a product link, choose a verdict, add a photo and a few words. • Follow your friends' verdicts in one feed, filtered by verdict or category. • Ask a question on a pick, mark that you bought it too, or save it for later. • Search people and products inside your network. • Invite friends with your personal link. Connections are mutual. • Get notified when someone replies to you or asks to connect. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Sign in with Apple and we never see your email; a phone number is only used to sign you in. Your picks are visible only to confirmed connections (and, if you allow it, their connections). Report and block tools are built in, and you can delete your account and all your data from inside the app at any time. RealPicks is free.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RealPicks at every 5 days against SumUp US's every 2 weeks. 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.
SumUp US ships an update every 2 weeks, RealPicks every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SumUp US | RealPicks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 29.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FiveStars Loyalty | Luke Wade |
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
RealPicks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SumUp US
No in-app purchases
RealPicks
No in-app purchases
