Datacom MyPay vs Xero Me
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Datacom MyPay
Access your pay information and manage payroll details on the go. This app connects to your employer's payroll system, providing easy access to pay-related functions and information. Requires your organization to use specific payroll software and enable employee self-service.
- View pay-related information
- Access payroll functions
- Employee self-service portal login
- View payslips
- Manage payroll details
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The MyPay mobile app is a payroll application for employees of organisations who use Datacom’s Datapay payroll software to pay their staff. MyPay provides a range of functions and information to employees that are pay related. It requires the organisation to have enabled Employee Self Service and you use the same login details as you would when you login to the Employee Self Service portal. Datacom develops payroll software for Australian and New Zealand organisations. Datacom’s payroll software is cloud based and continually being improved. Every time an organisation logs into Datacom’s system, they access the latest version.
Xero Me
Streamline expense management for employees by capturing, tracking, and submitting claims on the go. Features include automatic receipt transcription, mileage tracking, and multi-currency support. Requires employer permission and a Xero Expenses subscription for full access.
- Capture expenses on the go
- Automatic receipt transcription
- Track and submit mileage claims
- Submit claims in any currency
- Review and approve claims (approver role)
- Setup and manage roles (admin role)
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Xero Me Capture, track and manage expense claims as they happen, on the go. Xero Me is a self service employee tool that helps small businesses reduce the time spent gathering and fielding requests. Save time on expense management by empowering your employees to self-serve work admin tasks. To log in to Xero Me you must be granted permission by your employer. Access to Expenses requires a Xero Expenses subscription and access permission granted by your employer. Check with your employer if you are having trouble logging in. Note. You will only have access to mobile features your organisation has enabled, based on your role (not all mobile features may be available to you). Key features include: - Capture cost as they happen: scan and submit expenses, company card and mileage claim, anytime, anywhere. - Automatic receipt transcription: Details are scanned from your photo receipt to auto fill the expense claim. - Track your mileage: use the map in Xero Me or select from recent locations to accurately enter, track and submit mileage claims to get reimbursed faster. - Submit expense claims in any currency: make it easier to keep track of actual costs and maintain accurate records. - With approver permissions, review and approve expense claims on the go. - With admin permissions, setup receipt analysis, claim accounts, team roles and bank accounts. ABOUT XERO Xero is a beautiful, easy-to-use global cloud-based accounting software that connects people with the right numbers anytime, anywhere, on any device. For accountants and bookkeepers, Xero helps build a trusted relationship with small business clients through online collaboration. We’re proud to be helping over 2.7 million+ subscribers worldwide transform the way they do business. We started Xero to change the game for small business. Xero is one of the fastest growing Software as a Service companies globally. We lead the New Zealand, Australian, and United Kingdom cloud accounting markets, employing a world-class team of more than 3,500+ people. We’re proud to be helping over 2.7 million+ subscribers worldwide transform the way they do business and seamlessly integrates with over 1,000 apps. And we’re just getting started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Xero Me at 4.7 against Datacom MyPay's 1.0. Xero Me also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 10%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Datacom MyPay's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Xero Me holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xero Me has 111 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Datacom MyPay's written reviews are positive against 38% of Xero Me's.
Datacom MyPay ships an update every 3 months, Xero Me fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Datacom MyPay | Xero Me |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.7 (111 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | 38.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 111 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Datacom Employer Services Limited | Xero Ltd |
Customer experience
Datacom MyPay
Xero Me
Bugs and requests
Datacom MyPay
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Xero Me
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch for many users
- Issues with uploading receipts and expenses
- Timesheet data not syncing properly
- Login and authentication problems
- Payslip and leave request functionality not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to enter start and finish times instead of just total hours
- Include option to add notes or comments to timesheets
- Implement a search function to find jobs easily
- Allow users to set default pay rates and job selections
- Integrate leave management and approval process within the app
In-app purchases
Datacom MyPay
No in-app purchases
Xero Me
No in-app purchases








