Apex Reader vs Paymi

Apex Reader is a pocket-sized Bluetooth card reader for in-person payments away from a counter. It pairs with an iPhone or Android phone and accepts NFC contactless payments, EMV chip cards, and magnetic-stripe swipes, including Apple Pay and Google Pay. Bluetooth LE connectivity requires iOS 14 or later or Android 10 or later, and no separate data plan is required. The reader provides up to 12 hours of active use and charges through micro-USB. The Apexonepayments app can start a sale or retrieve one from an invoice, process refunds and voids, and add optional tax and tips. It sends branded receipts by SMS or email, while sales synchronize to the dashboard in real time. Reader transactions share a ledger with Apex Flex and Mini. Account activation takes under two minutes, with no setup fees or monthly minimums. Pricing is on request.

Paymi is an iOS app for eligible businesses, sole traders, and other entities to accept card payments with Tap to Pay on iPhone. Merchants can use an iPhone without an extra terminal or payment hardware. Customers can pay with major debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. The app supports bill splitting, tips, automatic discounts and taxes, payment links, and real-time transaction views. Paymi uses Stripe Connect Standard accounts; Stripe manages processing, payouts, disputes, and chargebacks. Paymi says it does not collect or store card or banking information. Listed markets include the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and 16 European countries. Tap to Pay requires a supported payment app and the latest iOS, and may have transaction limits or unavailable markets. The Free plan has no subscription and charges a 1.2% Paymi application fee per transaction, plus Stripe fees. Pro plans have 0% Paymi application fees, while Stripe fees still apply. Pro pricing varies by App Store storefront; UK listings show £9.99/month or £79.99/year.