Comparison

Borrow vs LendMate

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

LendMate

Features
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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

Screenshots

Borrow4 screens
LendMate3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Borrow versus LendMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBorrowLendMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias TotzekOpshanka Prabath Isuru Bandara Abeykoon

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Borrow

One-time3
  • Cup of Coffee$1.99
  • Piece of Cake$3.49
  • Pizza$7.99
2 purchases

LendMate

Subscriptions2
  • Enjoy ad-free3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • LendMate Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Borrow free?
Borrow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LendMate free?
LendMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Borrow or LendMate have ads?
Neither Borrow nor LendMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Borrow or LendMate?
Borrow ships an update every 3 weeks, and LendMate every 9 months. Most recently, Borrow was updated on November 1, 2026 and LendMate on October 25, 2026.

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