Comparison

SupportPay vs M4BeaconConfig

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

Head to head
About

SupportPay

This app helps families manage shared expenses, bills, and payments. It facilitates transparent financial tracking, communication, and conflict resolution among co-parents, caregivers, and other family members. Securely store records for legal or tax purposes.

Highlights
  • Add multiple families
  • Add unlimited users
  • Bill pay and payment sending
  • Receipt scanning for expense entry
  • Import existing expenses
  • Conflict resolution tools
  • Secure payment options
  • Certified legal records
Features
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Today, families—caregivers, single, divorced, co-parents, step-parents, pet parents, and multi-generational families—are trying to manage money across multiple households using spreadsheets, texts, emails, and payment apps. It’s overwhelming, time-consuming, and often creates stress, confusion, and conflict. SupportPay changes that. SupportPay is a revolutionary app designed for families to split, track, share & manage expenses, bills, payments, reimbursements, and communication—all in one place. It brings clarity, transparency, and structure to family finances so you can reduce stress, build trust, and strengthen relationships. Trusted by tens of thousands of users, SupportPay is a highly secure platform built to support modern families of all structures—anytime money is shared across households. KEY FEATURES: ADD MULTIPLE FAMILIES Manage multiple relationships and households independently in one app. UNLIMITED FAMILY MEMBERS Add as many family members as needed to share financial responsibilities. MESSAGING & COMMUNICATION Keep all financial conversations in one place. Share updates, ask questions, and stay aligned without stressful texts, emails, or calls. CREDIT BOOST The more money you send and the more frequently you manage shared payments, the greater the opportunity to boost your credit score. All wage garnishments and payments made through SupportPay qualify as a positive credit activity. Opt in now and get free for 3 months. BILL PAY Upload bills and have each family member pay their share directly to the merchant—eliminating reimbursement confusion. EFFORTLESS EXPENSE MANAGEMENT Split, track, and store expenses, receipts, payments, and proof automatically with receipt scanning. IMPORT OLD EXPENSES Easily upload and migrate existing financial data to save time. STREAMLINED CONFLICT RESOLUTION Review, dispute, and resolve financial disagreements with transparency and a clear record. SECURE PAYMENT OPTIONS Send and receive payments via bank or PayPal, while tracking all transactions—including cash, checks, and cards. CUSTOMIZABLE EXPENSE TRACKING Organize expenses by family member, category, or merchant. CERTIFIED LEGAL RECORDS Store, export, and print legally admissible records for court, tax, or personal use. SEAMLESS TRACKING Use SupportPay individually or with other family members for full transparency and automation. ALL-IN-ONE PLATFORM Expenses, payments, messaging, and documents—everything in one place. BENEFITS OF USING SUPPORTPAY: Transparency & Fairness Easily track who owes what and where money is going. Streamlined Communication Centralize financial conversations and reduce misunderstandings. Save Time & Reduce Stress Automate manual tracking, payments, and coordination. Stronger Relationships Reduce conflict and improve trust across households. Organizational Efficiency Keep everything organized in one secure, accessible platform. SupportPay is designed for modern families—whether you’re managing expenses for a loved one, sharing costs with family members, or coordinating finanical care. Download SupportPay today and take control of your family finances—without the stress, conflict, or confusion. DISCLAIMER: SupportPay is an independent application and is not associated with any state or government child support agency. For official child support inquiries, please visit your state agency website.

About

M4BeaconConfig

Features
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M4 Beacon Config is the official configuration tool for Holden International M4 IB-A series BLE beacons, including the IB-A300, IB-A600, IB-A700, and IB-A800 models. Supports both M4 Line Simple Beacon and M4 Security Beacon firmware. The app automatically detects which parameters are available on each connected device and shows only the relevant controls. KEY FEATURES • Scan and connect to M4 IB-A series beacons via Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) • Read and write all GATT configuration parameters • Configure UUID, Major/Minor, RSSI Calibration, Manufacturer ID, Advertising Interval, TX Power, and LED • Access Hardware ID (HWID), Inventory ID, and Device Message (Line Simple Beacon firmware only) • Automatic GATT attribute detection — fields shown only when supported by the connected device • Traditional Chinese (繁體中文) language support • No internet connection required during configuration SUPPORTED DEVICES • IB-A300 — Compact beacon, battery or Micro-USB power • IB-A600 — Waterproof sealed beacon, ER14505 battery • IB-A700 — USB-C powered beacon • IB-A800 — Advanced sensor beacon with built-in buzzer and temperature/humidity sensor (Gainta G519B enclosure) HOW TO USE 1. Place the beacon in configuration mode by pressing its button or power cycling. 2. Open the app and tap Scan Beacon to find nearby M4 beacons. 3. Tap a beacon to connect. The app reads all current settings automatically. 4. Tap any parameter to edit and write the new value. 5. Disconnect — the beacon immediately broadcasts with the new settings. For technical documentation and firmware information, visit www.m4grid.com.

Screenshots

SupportPay4 screens
M4BeaconConfig4 screens

Verdict

The call

SupportPay and M4BeaconConfig are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SupportPay ships an update every 3 weeks, M4BeaconConfig every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
SupportPay versus M4BeaconConfig: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSupportPayM4BeaconConfig
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmart Family Tech, IncMatrix Strategy Inc.

Bugs and requests

SupportPay

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • App deleted all user info
  • No record of payments
  • Cannot see upcoming payments or ex's name
  • Recurring payments stopped working
  • Lost track of expenses
Show 16 more
  • Cannot see payment history
  • Login issues
  • App never loads
  • Non-responsive app
  • Stuck on initial screen
  • Login fail
  • Sales force login loop
  • App doesn't load
  • Cannot upgrade to all features
  • Cannot transfer funds
  • Credit card rejections during signup/upgrade
  • App doesn't recognize paid user status
  • Registration errors
  • Duplicate entry errors
  • Password reset not working
  • Canada zip code issue

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to opt out of data sharing
  • Calendar for communicating about upcoming events for children
  • Dark mode option
  • More intuitive UI for certain users
  • Better support for international users

M4BeaconConfig

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SupportPay

No in-app purchases

None

M4BeaconConfig

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SupportPay free?
SupportPay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is M4BeaconConfig free?
M4BeaconConfig is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SupportPay or M4BeaconConfig have ads?
Neither SupportPay nor M4BeaconConfig shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SupportPay or M4BeaconConfig?
SupportPay ships an update every 3 weeks, and M4BeaconConfig every 2 weeks. Most recently, SupportPay was updated on October 12, 2026 and M4BeaconConfig on September 30, 2026.

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