IGT MobileHost vs Paytronix Merchant Processor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IGT MobileHost
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MobileHost is an IGT mobile application for casino to manage floor/table players. MobileHost includes the following features: 1) Floor/Table Players: 2) Player Enrollment: 3) Player Management 4) Broadcast notification
Paytronix Merchant Processor
This secure iPad app allows multi-unit merchants to process gift and loyalty card transactions without POS integration. It supports selling new cards, adding value, redemption, bulk sales, and reporting.
- Process gift and loyalty card transactions
- Sell new gift cards
- Add value to existing gift cards
- Redeem gift card value
- Sell gift cards in bulk
- Print sales receipts and reports
- Barcode scanning and phone lookup
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Who is Paytronix? Paytronix Systems is a software as a service company that provides gift, loyalty, comp, email, and analytics solutions to hundreds of multi-unit merchants. What is this app? This convenient and secure iPad application is intended for multi-unit merchants for the purpose of processing electronic Gift or Loyalty Card transactions without the need for a point of sale integration. How do I use this app? First, sign a Paytronix gift services agreement. Then we’ll set up your program on the backend. Next, download the app, enter the credentials we provide you, and begin processing gift cards. You will also gain access to an online portal where program administrators can view results and assess program progress. Your guests will be able to view their account information through an online portal provided by Paytronix. iPad App Functions: · Sell New Gift Cards · Add Value to Existing Gift Cards · Redeem Value from Gift Cards · Sell Gift Cards in Bulk Quantities · Print Sales Receipts · Void Unwanted Gift Card Transactions (for errors) · Report on Sales Activity by Shift & Reconcile with POS balances · Print Sales Activity Reports · Barcode Scanning · Phone Lookup · Redeem Rewards · Record Products Bought and Dollars Spent · More to come… Additional Information: Merchants must sign up for Paytronix gift and/or loyalty services prior to the app initialization. Paytronix will then assist merchants with ordering cards and setting up a program. Paytronix must provide card data to card manufacturers. Ready to get started? 1. Email MerchantAppInquiries@paytronix.com to inquire about hosting or transactional based solution for brands with more than 10 locations. 2. We will contact you to discuss your gift and loyalty needs. 3. Once a Service Agreement is in place, we will create a launch plan with you. 4. Paytronix will advise you on compatible card readers and printers. 5. Paytronix will work with you to create and order customized cards. Please note: Paytronix must provide card data to card manufacturers. Please visit http://www.paytronix.com for additional information
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Paytronix Merchant Processor at every 4 months against IGT MobileHost's every 8 months. IGT MobileHost's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
IGT MobileHost ships an update every 8 months, Paytronix Merchant Processor every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IGT MobileHost | Paytronix Merchant Processor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IGT | Paytronix Systems Inc |
In-app purchases
IGT MobileHost
No in-app purchases
Paytronix Merchant Processor
No in-app purchases
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