# Payment for Stripe vs UpStart

The clearest difference is rating: Payment for Stripe at 4.8 against UpStart's 3.5. Payment for Stripe also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (9K vs 50). UpStart's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UpStart sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $16.49 per month. Payment for Stripe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Payment for Stripe holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Payment for Stripe has 9K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Payment for Stripe's written reviews are positive against 50% of UpStart's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Payment for Stripe | UpStart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/payment-for-stripe/id953273985/reviews)** | [3.5 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upstart/id1600931873/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | **66.3% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PocketVendor Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/908740822) | [Eesa Patel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536337389) |

## 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


### UpStart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upstart/id1600931873)

Discover high-end small to medium businesses across various sectors and industries. Browse brands, view their details, and connect with premium businesses. Create a profile, endorse your favorite brands, and explore curated selections.

**Highlights:** Browse businesses by sector and industry, Search for specific brands, View brand contact and social media details, Create user profiles, Endorse and save favorite brands, View brand statistics

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Sector | $16.49 | per month |
| 2 Sectors | $32.99 | per month |
| 3 Sectors | $48.99 | per month |
| 4 Sectors | $65.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Payment for Stripe free?

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

### Is UpStart free?

UpStart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Payment for Stripe is rated higher. Payment for Stripe averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while UpStart averages 3.5 from 50 ratings.

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

Neither Payment for Stripe nor UpStart shows ads.

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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.*