Comparison

UBS TWINT vs SubTrakt

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

Head to head
About

UBS TWINT

This app enables secure and convenient mobile payments, allowing users to send and receive money digitally. It facilitates cashless transactions in stores, online, and for services like parking, while also offering features for vouchers, donations, and cash withdrawals.

Highlights
  • Send and receive money digitally
  • Cashless payments in stores and online
  • Pay parking fees
  • Digital vouchers and credit
  • Donate to charities
  • Withdraw cash without ATM
  • Access discount offers
Features
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UBS TWINT is the most widely used mobile payment app in Switzerland: send and receive money digitally with your smartphone – discover the advantages of contactless payment with UBS TWINT. With well over one million registrations, UBS TWINT is the Swiss no. 1 mobile payment service and Switzerland’s digital cash. Paying digitally, sending money directly to or receiving money from friends has never been easier. Paying for parking without coins or shopping at Coop and Migros without cash is no problem via the app. WHAT TWINT CAN DO Pay cashless at the register: Conveniently pay cashless with your smartphone in the store, restaurant, farm shop, etc., at any card terminal with QR codes. Send, receive and request money: Send, request and receive money quickly and securely via smartphone to and from friends, family and colleagues. Pay in online stores: Save valuable time when shopping online, scan the QR code at checkout, or switch to the TWINT app to authorize the payment. In-app payment: Save TWINT as a secure method of payment in other apps, such as SBB, Fairtiq, Migros and many more. KeyClub points: Collect valuable points when paying via TWINT using the registered UBS Credit Card. Pay parking fees: Pay parking fees at public parking lots by using location tracking in the app or QR code on the parking meter. Vouchers & credit: Buy, send and receive digital vouchers and credit for yourself or as a gift with just a few clicks. Donate: Donate money to Swiss aid organizations and their projects for charitable purposes. Withdraw cash: Sometimes you can only pay with cash. That’s why TWINT has integrated “Sonect.” It allows you to get cash quickly and easily using the “Withdraw cash” feature, without the need for an ATM. Benefit from Super Deals: Every week you can benefit from new discount offers in the “Super Deals” partner feature. Order coffee: Order new coffee supplies directly in TWINT using the app or the QR code on the Nespresso machine. . . . and much more. SECURE IS SECURE • Meets the security standards of Swiss banks • All data remains in Switzerland • Protected by 6-digit PIN or fingerprint • The UBS TWINT account can be blocked at any time UBS Switzerland AG has only made the UBS TWINT app (“app”) available to the following persons, for whom it was exclusively designed: For (i) existing clients of UBS Switzerland AG and existing clients of other non-US subsidiaries of UBS Group AG who are domiciled in Switzerland, and (ii) natural persons who are domiciled in Switzerland. The fact that the app can be downloaded from non-Swiss app stores does not constitute an invitation, offer or recommendation to enter into a transaction, nor should it be construed as an invitation or offer to enter into a client relationship between the person downloading the app and UBS Group AG companies. The app is not intended for and cannot be used by persons resident in Australia or the USA. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION http://www.ubs.com/twint

About

SubTrakt

Features
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SubTrakt helps you manually track subscriptions and recurring expenses in one simple place. Add recurring costs, organize them with tags, and see what they cost per month and per year. SubTrakt is built for people who want a clear view of recurring spending without connecting a bank account. Features: - Manually add subscriptions and recurring expenses - See monthly and yearly cost equivalents - Organize expenses with custom tags - View upcoming renewals - Search, filter, and sort expenses - Set local renewal reminders - Export your data as CSV - Sync privately with iCloud when available SubTrakt does not connect to banks, use ads, require a login, or use third-party analytics.

Screenshots

UBS TWINT4 screens
SubTrakt4 screens

Verdict

The call

UBS TWINT and SubTrakt are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
UBS TWINT versus SubTrakt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUBS TWINTSubTrakt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUBS AGArinchai Boonchan

Bugs and requests

UBS TWINT

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to save contacts
  • Login and transaction failures
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow access with non-Swiss phone numbers
  • Improve contact management
  • Optimize app performance
  • Enhance interface design

SubTrakt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

UBS TWINT

No in-app purchases

None

SubTrakt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UBS TWINT free?
UBS TWINT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SubTrakt free?
SubTrakt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do UBS TWINT or SubTrakt have ads?
Neither UBS TWINT nor SubTrakt shows ads.

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