Borrow vs LendMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Borrow
Easily track items you lend to or borrow from friends. Features over thirty categories and automatic reminders to ensure timely returns. Syncs data across all devices for convenient access.
- Track lent and borrowed items
- Over 30 predefined categories
- Automatic reminders
- Contact friends via email, SMS, WhatsApp, Instagram
- Cross-device syncing
- Access data anytime, anywhere
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Do you sometimes lend DVDs or PC games to your friends? Do you occasionally borrow money for lunch at the cafeteria? Have you ever wondered who you lent your favorite CD to? With Borrow, you can easily track borrowed and lent items. Over thirty predefined categories make tracking a breeze. After a while, the app sends you a reminder. This way, you can remind your friends via email, SMS, WhatsApp, or Instagram to return your items or politely ask for an extension. This helps you keep track and ensures that nothing gets lost! Furthermore, Borrow works on all your devices and automatically syncs your data so you can access it anytime, anywhere.
LendMate
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You can give anything to anyone and We'll help you remember it. Whether you gave your friend cash, lent out a book, or shared tools with your neighbor — LendMate makes it simple to keep track of everything you've lent and borrowed. Say goodbye to awkward reminders and forgotten favors. LendMate ensures you stay organized, and your friendships stay healthy. Key Features: Track items or money you've lent or borrowed Set due dates and smart reminders Mark items as returned or paid back Add notes, contact names, and dates Works offline — no internet needed Stay in control with clean, intuitive design Go Premium for Uninterrupted Ads Experience! Whether it’s a few dollars or your favorite board game — LendMate keeps lending friendly and forget-proof. Lend smart. Stay friends. Apple’s Standard License Agreement : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Borrow at every 3 weeks against LendMate's every 9 months. LendMate's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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. Borrow sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and LendMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Borrow ships an update every 3 weeks, LendMate every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Borrow | LendMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tobias Totzek | Opshanka Prabath Isuru Bandara Abeykoon |
In-app purchases
Borrow
- Cup of Coffee$1.99
- Piece of Cake$3.49
- Pizza$7.99
LendMate
- Enjoy ad-free3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- LendMate Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year








