Cash App
US money app from Block for sending money, banking, investing and buying bitcoin.
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Is Cash App free?
Yes, free to use
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PayPalCompareFree plan + paid
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- 5 of 5
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About Cash App
Cash App is a US mobile money app owned by Block, the company behind Square. It began as a way to send money to friends by $cashtag and has grown into an all-in-one finance app: you can receive your paycheck by direct deposit, spend with the Cash App Card debit card, save with interest, borrow small amounts, pay over time with Afterpay, file taxes for free, and buy stocks or bitcoin. Sending money to other users is free, and the card has no monthly fee; the Green status unlocks extras such as free overdraft coverage and in-network ATM withdrawals. Cash App itself is not a bank: card and deposit services are provided through partner banks. It runs on iOS and Android with a web dashboard, and is available in the United States.
Best for: People in the US who want peer-to-peer payments, a debit card, stocks and bitcoin in one app.
Pros and cons
What works
- Free peer-to-peer payments and no monthly card fee
- Commission-free stock and bitcoin buying in the same app
- Free tax filing and early direct deposit
Why people leave
- Not a bank itself; services run through partner banks
- Available in the US only
- Investing and bitcoin balances are not FDIC insured
Cash App vs Venmo, Apple Wallet and PayPal
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| Attribute | Cash App | Venmo | Apple Wallet | PayPal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free | Free | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Verified price | — | — | — | — |
| Free plan | Free app | Free app | Free app | Yes |
| Open source | No | No | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No | No |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | iOS, Android, Web | iOS, macOS | Web, iOS, Android |
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Top Cash App alternatives
See all 8- 1Venmo68.8
The other big US peer-to-peer app, with a social feed and checkout at many online stores.
- 2Apple Wallet64.8
Apple Cash sends money inside Messages and Wallet, a simple choice for iPhone users.
- 3PayPal59.4
Sends money to friends and pays at millions of online shops, with buyer protection and wider international reach.
- 4
Google Wallet57.5Android tap-to-pay and card storage built into the phone, if you mainly used Cash App's card in stores.
- 5
Wise52.6Better for sending money abroad, using the mid-market exchange rate across 40+ currencies.
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Cash App: common questions
What is Cash App?
Cash App: US money app from Block for sending money, banking, investing and buying bitcoin. Best for people in the US who want peer-to-peer payments, a debit card, stocks and bitcoin in one app. Available for iOS, Android and Web.
Is Cash App free?
Yes, Cash App is free to use.
Is Cash App open source?
No, Cash App is not open source.
What platforms does Cash App run on?
Cash App is available for iOS, Android and Web.
What are the best alternatives to Cash App?
The highest-ranked Cash App alternatives right now are Venmo, Apple Wallet and PayPal. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
Cash App vs Venmo: what's the difference?
Both Cash App and Venmo are free to use. Both run on iOS, Android and Web.