Comparison

Boiler Control vs Payback App

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

Head to head
About

Boiler Control

Features
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KOSTRZEWA is a manufacturer of biomass burners and boilers. The application for P.P.H. KOSTRZEWA SP.J. boiler control (burners with GSM modules) has been developed to provide easy pellet burner operation. The devices are controlled by sending and receiving text messages. Configuration: Add at least one new device to use all application functions. To add the device select Control Panel - Settings - Add - Enter data, phone number, PIN etc. - Save data. Application functions: - single query for all parameters - unlimited number of supported devices - define custom boiler settings (temperature, operating mode, burner on/off, control), water settings (water circuit and program) and heating settings (heating circuit, program, comfort and economy temperature) - easy access to device status data The application is fully functional without adverts. Suggestions, errors and feedback - contact us by email Thank you for using our products

About

Payback App

Easily split bills and track shared expenses with friends. Scan receipts, assign items, and request payments through various popular payment apps or a shareable link. Perfect for group outings, travel, and managing shared living costs.

Highlights
  • Receipt scanning and item assignment
  • Even or itemized bill splitting
  • Payment requests via Payback link
  • Integration with Venmo and Cash App
  • Group creation for repeat splits
  • Expense history tracking
Features
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Payback makes splitting receipts fast and friendly. Scan a receipt, pick who’s in, assign items (or split evenly), and request payment with one tap—through a Payback link, Venmo, Cash App, or SMS. Perfect for dinners, travel, roommates, and group events. How it works: Snap or import a receipt Auto-detect items with easy manual editing Select friends or groups and split evenly or by item Send a Payback link, Venmo/Cash App request, or copy details to share Why Payback: Smart receipt scanning with manual controls when needed Even or itemized splits with per-person totals Quick Request: charge a set amount without a receipt Share requests via Payback link, Venmo, Cash App, or SMS Friends and groups (soon) for faster repeat splits Lightweight history to track what you’ve sent Clean, fast design Payment options: Venmo Cash App Shareable Payback link for anyone (no app required) Privacy and control: You decide who to add from Contacts Your photos stay yours; camera access is only used to scan receipts Permissions we request: Camera: to scan receipts Photos: to import or save receipt images Contacts: to quickly select friends to split with Note: Payback is not affiliated with Venmo or Cash App.

Screenshots

Boiler Control3 screens
Payback App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Boiler Control at 7.1 against Payback App's 15.1. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boiler Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Payback App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Boiler Control versus Payback App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoiler ControlPayback App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPRZEDSIEBIORSTWO PRODUKCYJNO HANDLOWE KOSTRZEWA SPOŁKA KOMANDYTOWAPayback LLC

In-app purchases

None

Boiler Control

No in-app purchases

None

Payback App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boiler Control free?
Boiler Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Payback App free?
Payback App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boiler Control or Payback App have ads?
Neither Boiler Control nor Payback App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boiler Control or Payback App?
Boiler Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Payback App every 6 weeks. Most recently, Boiler Control was updated on October 7, 2026 and Payback App on October 8, 2026.

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