Payment for Stripe vs SelectedPayByLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Payment for Stripe
Accept various payment types directly on your iPhone or with compatible card readers. Manage products, subscriptions, customers, and send branded receipts. Ideal for businesses needing a simple, secure payment solution.
- Tap to Pay on iPhone
- Stripe Terminal card reader support
- Product and subscription sales
- Customer management
- Branded receipts
- Team access
- Secure data handling
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Since 2015, Payment for Stripe has processed more than all other Stripe-based mobile payment apps combined. Trusted by 230K+ businesses in 170+ countries. $950M+ processed. Stripe Verified Partner. Accept Stripe payments in seconds — with Tap to Pay on iPhone, Stripe Terminal card readers or manual entry. No monthly fees, no subscriptions required. Just connect your new or existing Stripe account and start charging. ▶ TAP TO PAY ON iPHONE Accept contactless payments directly on your iPhone — no extra hardware needed. Perfect for businesses on the go. ▶ CARD READERS Works with every Stripe Terminal card reader: Stripe M2, BBPOS WisePOS E, BBPOS WisePad 3, and the Stripe Reader S700/S710. Connect via Bluetooth and start accepting chip, tap, and swipe payments. ▶ PRODUCTS & SUBSCRIPTIONS Sell one-time products or set up recurring subscriptions for your customers. Existing Stripe products sync automatically. Add tips, sales tax, and service fees at checkout. ▶ CUSTOMERS & RECEIPTS Save customer information, charge returning customers in seconds, and automatically send branded receipts with your colors and logo. ▶ BUILT FOR YOUR BUSINESS Ideal for salons, nonprofits, food vendors, health services, and any business that takes regular in-person payments. Quick Start setup adapts to your business type. Works with most ecommerce storefronts including Squarespace, Shopify, BigCommerce, BigCartel, Weebly, and WooCommerce. ▶ ENTERPRISE & TEAMS Add team members with charge-only access. Keep your Stripe credentials private while your staff, volunteers, or employees process payments. ▶ SIMPLE PRICING Only a very small 1.2% app fee per charge. No monthly fees, minimums, or limits. Use the app as much or as little as you need. ▶ PRIVATE & SECURE Payment does not store or share any of your financial or account data. For more information, visit https://payment.co
SelectedPayByLink
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SelectedPayments PayByLink is a payment solution that allows businesses to send secure payment links to customers, enabling them to pay via various methods without the need for in-person transactions or complex integrations. Here are some key features of PayByLink: 1. Secure Payment Links Generate and send encrypted, secure payment links that ensure safe transactions for customers. 2. Multiple Payment Methods Supports a variety of payment methods such as credit/debit cards, digital wallets (e.g., Apple Pay, Google Pay), and bank transfers. 3. Customisable Payment Links You can customise the payment link for specific amounts, descriptions, and deadlines based on the customer’s needs. 4. Link Expiration and Validity Control Set expiration dates for payment links, with options for default validity (e.g., 24 hours) and maximum validity (up to 72 days). 5. Real-time Payment Notifications Receive real-time notifications when a payment is made or when the payment link expires, keeping you informed at all times. 6. Deactivation of Payment Links Ability to deactivate payment links manually, which automatically expires the link to prevent further payments. 7. User-friendly Interface Easy to generate and send links via SMS, email, or messaging apps like WhatsApp with a simple, intuitive interface. 8. No Integration Needed No complicated integration with existing systems; links can be created directly from the EPOS or payment system. 9. Transaction Tracking Track and view the status of all transactions linked to each payment request in real-time, helping with reporting and reconciliation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SelectedPayByLink at 12.0 against Payment for Stripe's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | Payment for Stripe | SelectedPayByLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PocketVendor Inc | selected |
Bugs and requests
Payment for Stripe
Reported bugs
4 issues- Bluetooth reader connection issues
- Inconsistent transaction processing
- Inability to edit customer/product details
- Unexpected account suspensions/terminations
Requested features
4 requests- Email/text receipts for customers
- Inventory management and product listings
- Support for additional payment methods (e.g. Interac)
- Improved Bluetooth reader connectivity
SelectedPayByLink
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Payment for Stripe
No in-app purchases
SelectedPayByLink
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Payment for Stripe free?
Is SelectedPayByLink free?
Do Payment for Stripe or SelectedPayByLink have ads?
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