Payment for Stripe vs ShipSmarter
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
ShipSmarter
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Ship and track parcels across Canada from one app. Compare real-time rates from major carriers, buy and print shipping labels, and follow every shipment from pickup to delivery. • Compare carrier rates side by side and pick the best price or speed • Buy and print shipping labels in seconds • Track every parcel with live status and delivery updates • Find nearby drop-off points and smart lockers • Scan tracking numbers and labels with your camera • Manage recipients, addresses, and your shipment history • Sign in securely with Face ID Questions? Reach us at support@shipsmarter.ca Privacy Policy: https://www.shipsmarter.ca/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Payment for Stripe at none against ShipSmarter's 2. Payment for Stripe also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days). ShipSmarter's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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. ShipSmarter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Payment for Stripe asks for nothing beyond the download.
Payment for Stripe ships an update every 2 days, ShipSmarter every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Payment for Stripe | ShipSmarter |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PocketVendor Inc | MesColis.ca Inc. |
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
ShipSmarter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Payment for Stripe
No in-app purchases
ShipSmarter
- ShipSmarter Pro$14.991 Month
- ShipSmarter Enterprise$69.991 Month






