Comparison

UBS TWINT vs CheckEven

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

CheckEven

Features
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CheckEven is the simple way to share restaurant checks and other bills. Scan a receipt, assign items, and track balances. Email sign-up is optional, you can just enter your name. Snap a photo of a receipt and let the AI receipt scanner extract line items, tax, tip, discounts, and totals. Then split fast by tapping or dragging people onto items, with proportional allocation handled automatically. Use CheckEven for restaurants, travel, shared groceries, group events, and any bill where people owe different amounts. Track balances by person, record settlements, and keep recent checks and transfers in one place. Traveling or splitting across currencies? CheckEven supports multiple currencies and shows equivalent balances in your home currency on the dashboard. Start instantly with just a display name, then link an email later if you want to sync your ledger across devices. Are we even? CheckEven!

Screenshots

UBS TWINT4 screens
CheckEven4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: CheckEven at 3 against UBS TWINT's 1. CheckEven also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
UBS TWINT versus CheckEven: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUBS TWINTCheckEven
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, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUBS AGErik Wegener

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

CheckEven

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

UBS TWINT

No in-app purchases

None

CheckEven

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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