Progressive Leasing vs Connect & Pay
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Progressive Leasing
Apply for a lease-to-own purchase from your phone to get the items you need now and pay over time. This app connects you with over 30,000 retail locations nationwide, making it easy to find and acquire your next upgrade, even with less-than-perfect credit.
- Apply from home or on the go
- Lease-to-own purchase option
- Instant decision for applications
- Find nearby retail locations
- Flexible payment plans
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Progressive Leasing’s mobile app simplifies your shopping experience by providing the convenience of applying at home or on the go. We understand that less-than-perfect credit shouldn’t keep you from getting the things you need, and with over 30,000 retail locations nationwide, finding your next upgrade can be as easy as finding a store near you. Our simple and flexible lease-to-own purchase option means you get your items now and pay for them over time. It’s that easy. Download our app and apply for an instant decision today. You know what you need. We’ll help you get it.
Connect & Pay
This app simplifies shopping at participating service locations. Users can create and fund accounts, pay for purchases, view nutrition information, and track their spending history.
- Create and fund accounts
- Pay for purchases
- View nutrition information
- Request service
- Provide feedback
- View purchase history
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Connect & Pay is Canteen’s new app to make shopping even more convenient for our guests. If you see the Connect & Pay logo at any of our service locations, use to the app to: - Create and fund your account - Pay for purchases at micro markets and vending machines - Access Connect to see nutrition, request service or give feedback - View your purchase history Look for the logo and get started today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Connect & Pay at ad-supported against Progressive Leasing's free with in-app purchases. Progressive Leasing's advantage is chart position (#151 vs unranked) and ratings volume (34K vs 9.9K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Progressive Leasing against 4.6 for Connect & Pay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34K and 9.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Progressive Leasing's written reviews are positive against 22% of Connect & Pay's.
Progressive Leasing ships an update every 3 weeks, Connect & Pay monthly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Progressive Leasing | Connect & Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (34K ratings) — better | 4.6 (9.9K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 24.9% of reviews — better | 22.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 34K — better | 9.9K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #151 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Prog Leasing, LLC | 365 |
Customer experience
Progressive Leasing
Connect & Pay
User reviews
Progressive Leasing
From 34K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for building credit
- 🚀 Convenient payment options
- 🔒 Good customer service
Room to improve
- 🐛 App issues (freezing, glitches, login problems)
- 💰 High interest rates and fees
- 🤔 Confusing payment details and policies
- 🤯 Unexpected charges and payment increases
Connect & Pay
From 9.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Convenient and fast
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Touchless transactions
- 💡 Rewards program
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Security issues with account access
- 💰 Overpriced items
- 🔍 Difficult to add funds
- 🤔 Confusing reward system
Bugs and requests
Progressive Leasing
Reported bugs
2 issues- App not showing lease details
- Payment issues (double charges, incorrect amounts)
Requested features
3 requests- Better app functionality and user experience
- More transparency around payment terms and costs
- Integration with mobile payment methods (e.g. Apple Pay)
Connect & Pay
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to create account
- Login issues and password reset problems
- Inconsistent account balances
- Funds not properly added or deducted
Requested features
4 requests- Apple Watch integration
- Low balance notifications
- Ability to pay with credit card directly
- Option to order ahead
In-app purchases
Progressive Leasing
No in-app purchases
Connect & Pay
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Progressive Leasing free?
Is Connect & Pay free?
Which has better reviews, Progressive Leasing or Connect & Pay?
Do Progressive Leasing or Connect & Pay have ads?
Which is updated more often, Progressive Leasing or Connect & Pay?
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