# PIN Store vs Terminal Pay

The clearest difference is ads: Terminal Pay at none against PIN Store's shown. Terminal Pay also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 16 months). PIN Store's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PIN Store ships an update every 16 months, Terminal Pay monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PIN Store | Terminal Pay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-pay/id6743445028/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 6 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [J.S. Technology Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/586233093) | [LOPAY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586844854) |

## What reviewers say

### PIN Store

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pin-store/id874458888)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Terminal Pay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/terminal-pay/id6743445028)

This app connects your Stripe account to physical payment terminals for secure, in-person transactions. It offers flexible tax settings, transaction management, and receipt printing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Stripe account integration, In-person payment processing, Flexible tax settings, Transaction history and refunds, Customizable tipping, Receipt printing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PIN Store free?

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

### Is Terminal Pay free?

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

### Do PIN Store or Terminal Pay have ads?

PIN Store shows ads; Terminal Pay does not.

### Which is updated more often, PIN Store or Terminal Pay?

PIN Store ships an update every 16 months, and Terminal Pay monthly. Most recently, PIN Store was updated on October 7, 2026 and Terminal Pay on October 9, 2026.

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