PayPal

PayPal is probably the most popular online payment system, allowing its users to transfer and receive funds, protecting transactions, and offering lots of conveniences. You only need to download PayPal app for iOS or Android to become its user

Design 5/5

The app is designed like a bank app should be. On its first page, you see notifications about incoming transfers, requests, invoices, news, and so on. Then you can proceed to transaction history. The background is white, the texts are contrasting and readable easily. As soon as you connect your credit card or receive some funds to start, everything gets clearer. Sections fill with your transactions, contacts are available easier, and there are more reasons to pay with Paypal.

Usability 5/5

Even if you never had a PayPal account, you can create one with the app. All you need is your email or phone as your primary ID. Then you’ll have to confirm registration. Then your primary ID is enough to send money only knowing the recipient’s email. Just as well you only need to tell your email to receive funds.

There are no bonuses for registration, but you can get some funds if you transfer some from your connected card. or receive some from other users. PayPal works globally, so you can pay and receive payments regardless of what countries both users live in. Almost wherever in the world you are, you can withdraw your PayPal funds with a regular ATM.

Probably the primary reason to use it is security. All the transactions are protected and can be canceled if reported as fraud. Thus it becomes safer to pay on online stores with PayPal, getting sure your money won’t be lost. In addition, your real credit card doesn’t get exposed.

Features 5/5

The app supports extra security measures, like fingerprint, FaceID, passwords and PIN codes. Connected to your personal data, it uses double authentication and protects your transactions with extra encryption.

There are also minor but useful features, like splitting bills or sending gifts. Shops and services that accept PayPal sometimes offer discounts.

In-app Purchases 5/5

Though the app is all about purchases and payments, it’s available for free. The little commission you pay for some PayPal operations covers its development and support, encouraging you to use PayPal on your mobile more often.

Conclusion

PayPal is one of the most accepted and trusted payment services on the Internet. This mobile app had to appear, and here it is for iOS and Android. Now you can take your PayPal with you, protected and encrypted, so only you can access your account.

• Graphics 5
• Gameplay 5
• Controls 5
• Replay Value 5

Pros

Easy transactions;
Your funds, private data, and transferred funds are protected;
Encrypted traffic;
Credit cards easily connectable;
Lots of extras, like cashback or split bills.

Cons

In some countries it doesn’t fully function;
Issues with logging in detected.