# Payment for Stripe vs Handpoint

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Handpoint at 100% against Payment for Stripe's 67%. Handpoint also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Payment for Stripe's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (9K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Handpoint holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Payment for Stripe has 9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Payment for Stripe's written reviews are positive against 100% of Handpoint's.

Payment for Stripe ships an update daily, Handpoint every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Payment for Stripe | Handpoint |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payment-for-stripe/id953273985/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpoint/id1450546788/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 80 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PocketVendor Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/908740822) | [Handpoint ehf.](https://appshunter.io/developer/660715475) |

## What reviewers say

### Payment for Stripe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payment-for-stripe/id953273985)

Accept various payment methods including card readers and contactless payments directly on your iPhone. Manage products, subscriptions, customers, and send branded receipts. Ideal for businesses needing to process in-person transactions efficiently.

**Highlights:** Card reader support, Tap to Pay on iPhone, Product and subscription sales, Customer management, Branded receipts, Team access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient mobile payments
- 💡 Integrates well with Stripe
- 🚀 Quick and simple transactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔒 Unreliable security and account verification
- 💰 Hidden/excessive fees
- 🔍 Poor customer support

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth reader connection issues
- Inconsistent transaction processing
- Inability to edit customer/product details
- Unexpected account suspensions/terminations

**Requested features**

- Email/text receipts for customers
- Inventory management and product listings
- Support for additional payment methods (e.g. Interac)
- Improved Bluetooth reader connectivity


### Handpoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handpoint/id1450546788)

This mobile point-of-sale application allows businesses to securely accept card payments using various compatible card readers. It provides straightforward setup instructions for EMV, NFC, and MSR transactions, ensuring a secure payment process.

**Highlights:** Accept secure card payments, Point-to-point encryption, Supports EMV, NFC, and MSR, Connects with Handpoint card readers, Straight-forward setup instructions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Payment for Stripe free?

Payment for Stripe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Handpoint free?

Handpoint is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Payment for Stripe or Handpoint?

Handpoint is rated higher. Payment for Stripe averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Handpoint averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Payment for Stripe or Handpoint have ads?

Neither Payment for Stripe nor Handpoint shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Payment for Stripe or Handpoint?

Payment for Stripe ships an update daily, and Handpoint every 6 months. Most recently, Payment for Stripe was updated on October 21, 2026 and Handpoint on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*