Apex Reader vs SwipeSimple
| Apex Reader | SwipeSimple | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Android, iOS, Web |
| Reader required | Yes | No |
| Tap to Pay | No | Yes |
| Payout timing | next_day | next_day |
| Payment methods | Contactless NFC, EMV chip, magstripe swipe, Apple Pay, Google Pay | Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, ACH, Apple Pay, Google Pay, other contactless digital wallets |
| Offline payments | — | Yes |
| Recurring payments | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Mobile Payment Processing Software. On The Geeks Club, SwipeSimple scores higher on our published basis.