Apex Reader vs Paid for Stripe
| Apex Reader | Paid for Stripe | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Android, iOS |
| Reader required | Yes | No |
| Tap to Pay | No | Yes |
| Payout timing | next_day | instant |
| Payment methods | Contactless NFC, EMV chip, magstripe swipe, Apple Pay, Google Pay | contactless debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, digital wallets, payment links, QR codes |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Offline payments | — | Yes |
| Recurring payments | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Mobile Payment Processing Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Paid for Stripe scores higher on our published basis.