# Payment for Stripe vs Invoice for Stripe

Payment for Stripe and Invoice for Stripe both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Payment for Stripe's written reviews are positive against 32% of Invoice for Stripe's. Payment for Stripe also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (9K vs 330). Invoice for Stripe's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Payment for Stripe against 4.7 for Invoice for Stripe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Payment for Stripe has 9K ratings behind it against 330, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Payment for Stripe's written reviews are positive against 32% of Invoice for Stripe's.

Payment for Stripe ships an update every 2 days, Invoice for Stripe every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Payment for Stripe | Invoice for Stripe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payment-for-stripe/id953273985/reviews)** | [4.7 (330 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-for-stripe/id1481507344/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 330 |
| Positive reviews | **66.3% of reviews** | 31.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 82 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PocketVendor Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/908740822) | [App Sub 1 LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1667982354) |

## What reviewers say

### Payment for Stripe

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

Accept various payment methods directly on your iPhone or with compatible card readers. Manage products, subscriptions, and customer information. Offers branded receipts and team access for businesses.

**Highlights:** Tap to Pay on iPhone, Stripe Terminal card reader support, Product and subscription sales, Customer management and receipts, Team member access, Branding customization

**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


### Invoice for Stripe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invoice-for-stripe/id1481507344)

Easily create and send professional invoices directly from your Stripe account. Collect payments securely with a payment link sent via email, simplifying your billing process. Standard Stripe fees apply, plus a small fee for payment collection.

**Highlights:** Create invoices, Assign customers, Add line items, Collect payments, Send email with PDF and payment link, Connects with Stripe

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth setup and operation
- 🚀 Quick payments processed
- 👍 Simple and easy interface
- 👍 Integrates with Stripe
- 👍 Good for business financials organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Impossible to log out or delete account
- ⚠️ No way to contact support
- ⚠️ Funds not received after payment
- ⚠️ Cannot modify invoices after creation
- ⚠️ Hidden extra fees

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log out
- Cannot delete account
- Payment issues: funds not received
- Invoices cannot be modified after creation
- Hidden surcharge fees

**Requested features**

- Ability to scan cards with camera
- Add customer from contacts
- Save items and easily add to invoices
- Add discount to invoice
- Preview invoice before sending


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Payment for Stripe free?

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

### Is Invoice for Stripe free?

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

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

Payment for Stripe is rated higher. Payment for Stripe averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Invoice for Stripe averages 4.7 from 330 ratings.

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

Neither Payment for Stripe nor Invoice for Stripe shows ads.

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

Payment for Stripe ships an update every 2 days, and Invoice for Stripe every 3 weeks. Most recently, Payment for Stripe was updated on November 6, 2026 and Invoice for Stripe on November 3, 2026.

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