Comparison

Payment for Stripe vs FullControl

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

Head to head
About

Payment for Stripe

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
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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

About

FullControl

Features
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FullControl is the command center for sports academies that work with By Any Means. Sign in to run the parts of your academy that matter most — without chasing emails or spreadsheets. • DASHBOARD — See what needs you the moment you open the app: open requests, unread messages, and this week's ad performance. • MESSAGES — A real group chat with your By Any Means team — everyone posts under their own name, with full back-and-forth threads. • REQUESTS — Open Error, Change, or Build requests and track exactly what's live and what's in progress. • MARKETING — Track your ad performance and send requests to your marketing and content team. • RESOURCES — Guides and playbooks built for your academy. • NOTIFICATIONS — Get a push the moment something needs your attention. FullControl is built for academy owners and their staff. Access requires an account provided by By Any Means. Questions? Email zoran@byanymeansbball.com

Screenshots

Payment for Stripe4 screens
FullControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FullControl at 15.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Payment for Stripe versus FullControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPayment for StripeFullControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.9K — better—
Update frequencyDaily—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPocketVendor IncBy Any Means, LLC

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

FullControl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Payment for Stripe

No in-app purchases

None

FullControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Payment for Stripe free?
Payment for Stripe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FullControl free?
FullControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Payment for Stripe or FullControl have ads?
Neither Payment for Stripe nor FullControl shows ads.

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