# Progressive Leasing vs Connect & Pay

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 (#160 vs unranked) and ratings volume (34K vs 10K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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 10K 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 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Progressive Leasing | Connect & Pay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (34K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressive-leasing/id995368829/reviews)** | [4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-and-pay/id1175012873/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **34K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | **24.9% of reviews** | 22.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 109 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Prog Leasing, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/895968238) | [365](https://appshunter.io/developer/962639854) |

## What reviewers say

### Progressive Leasing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressive-leasing/id995368829)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Apply from home or on the go, Lease-to-own purchase option, Instant decision for applications, Find nearby retail locations, Flexible payment plans

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Helpful for building credit
- 🚀 Convenient payment options
- 🔒 Good customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App issues (freezing, glitches, login problems)
- 💰 High interest rates and fees
- 🤔 Confusing payment details and policies
- 🤯 Unexpected charges and payment increases

**Reported bugs**

- App not showing lease details
- Payment issues (double charges, incorrect amounts)

**Requested features**

- Better app functionality and user experience
- More transparency around payment terms and costs
- Integration with mobile payment methods (e.g. Apple Pay)


### Connect & Pay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connect-and-pay/id1175012873)

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.

**Highlights:** Create and fund accounts, Pay for purchases, View nutrition information, Request service, Provide feedback, View purchase history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and fast
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Touchless transactions
- 💡 Rewards program

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Security issues with account access
- 💰 Overpriced items
- 🔍 Difficult to add funds
- 🤔 Confusing reward system

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create account
- Login issues and password reset problems
- Inconsistent account balances
- Funds not properly added or deducted

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Low balance notifications
- Ability to pay with credit card directly
- Option to order ahead


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Progressive Leasing free?

Progressive Leasing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Connect & Pay free?

Connect & Pay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Progressive Leasing or Connect & Pay?

Progressive Leasing is rated higher. Progressive Leasing averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Connect & Pay averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do Progressive Leasing or Connect & Pay have ads?

Neither Progressive Leasing nor Connect & Pay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Progressive Leasing or Connect & Pay?

Progressive Leasing ships an update every 3 weeks, and Connect & Pay monthly. Most recently, Progressive Leasing was updated on October 24, 2026 and Connect & Pay on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*