Comparison

Paytronix Merchant Processor vs Occupancy Alert

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

Head to head
About

Paytronix Merchant Processor

This secure iPad app allows multi-unit merchants to process gift and loyalty card transactions without POS integration. It supports selling new cards, adding value, redemption, bulk sales, and reporting.

Highlights
  • Process gift and loyalty card transactions
  • Sell new gift cards
  • Add value to existing gift cards
  • Redeem gift card value
  • Sell gift cards in bulk
  • Print sales receipts and reports
  • Barcode scanning and phone lookup
Features
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Who is Paytronix? Paytronix Systems is a software as a service company that provides gift, loyalty, comp, email, and analytics solutions to hundreds of multi-unit merchants. What is this app? This convenient and secure iPad application is intended for multi-unit merchants for the purpose of processing electronic Gift or Loyalty Card transactions without the need for a point of sale integration. How do I use this app? First, sign a Paytronix gift services agreement. Then we’ll set up your program on the backend. Next, download the app, enter the credentials we provide you, and begin processing gift cards. You will also gain access to an online portal where program administrators can view results and assess program progress. Your guests will be able to view their account information through an online portal provided by Paytronix. iPad App Functions: · Sell New Gift Cards · Add Value to Existing Gift Cards · Redeem Value from Gift Cards · Sell Gift Cards in Bulk Quantities · Print Sales Receipts · Void Unwanted Gift Card Transactions (for errors) · Report on Sales Activity by Shift & Reconcile with POS balances · Print Sales Activity Reports · Barcode Scanning · Phone Lookup · Redeem Rewards · Record Products Bought and Dollars Spent · More to come… Additional Information: Merchants must sign up for Paytronix gift and/or loyalty services prior to the app initialization. Paytronix will then assist merchants with ordering cards and setting up a program. Paytronix must provide card data to card manufacturers. Ready to get started? 1. Email MerchantAppInquiries@paytronix.com to inquire about hosting or transactional based solution for brands with more than 10 locations. 2. We will contact you to discuss your gift and loyalty needs. 3. Once a Service Agreement is in place, we will create a launch plan with you. 4. Paytronix will advise you on compatible card readers and printers. 5. Paytronix will work with you to create and order customized cards. Please note: Paytronix must provide card data to card manufacturers. Please visit http://www.paytronix.com for additional information

About

Occupancy Alert

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The most full featured occupancy tracking application (by far) in the App Store -- design to help efficiently manage the reopening of retail, dining, college campuses, workplaces, public buildings, attractions, venues and more. Occupancy Alert is built for enterprise scale roll-out with multi-location, multi-user, multi-use case support. But simple enough to support single location mom-and-pop. Automatically (requires people counting hardware) or manually track occupancy with precision. Set and adjust occupancy maximums and guidelines evolve. Configure location specific occupancy alerting thresholds and let individual users subscribe to the push notifications they need for their role. Create and manage user accounts and permission levels from an easy web interface. Surface occupancy information to your customers via on-site screens or web content --including seamlessly embedding real-time occupancy on your own web site. DETAIL The Occupancy Alert app includes functionality for associates to facilitate streamlined management of safe occupancy levels. Customer facing views, appropriate for digital signage, displaying current occupancy levels on standalone web pages or embedded as an inline frame (iframe) on your own web site are also present. Customer views include a stop sign indicating safe entry, single day hourly occupancy forecast, full week occupancy forecast and other helpful occupancy information modules. Occupancy Alert is compatible with any type of physical environment -- from single to multi entrance/exit and standard doorways to gigantic entry points. Different app configurations support either a single user tracking a single location or if you need to grant access to multiple users and/or configure multiple locations.

Screenshots

Occupancy Alert2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Occupancy Alert at fortnightly against Paytronix Merchant Processor's every 4 months. Occupancy Alert also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paytronix Merchant Processor ships an update every 4 months, Occupancy Alert fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Paytronix Merchant Processor versus Occupancy Alert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaytronix Merchant ProcessorOccupancy Alert
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaytronix Systems IncDigital Mortar, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Paytronix Merchant Processor

No in-app purchases

None

Occupancy Alert

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paytronix Merchant Processor free?
Paytronix Merchant Processor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Occupancy Alert free?
Occupancy Alert is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paytronix Merchant Processor or Occupancy Alert have ads?
Neither Paytronix Merchant Processor nor Occupancy Alert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paytronix Merchant Processor or Occupancy Alert?
Paytronix Merchant Processor ships an update every 4 months, and Occupancy Alert fortnightly. Most recently, Paytronix Merchant Processor was updated on November 1, 2026 and Occupancy Alert on November 7, 2026.

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