PayPal vs Square
A side-by-side comparison of PayPal and Square — TrustScores, verified reviews and ratings across the App Store and Google Play, updated for 2026.
Head-to-head
| Metric | PayPal | Square |
|---|---|---|
| TrustScore (/5) | 2.9 | 3.2 |
| Total reviews | 3,180 | 330 |
| Proof-verified reviews | 2,651 | 139 |
| App Store rating | 1.6 | 3.0 |
| Google Play rating | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Region | Global | Global |
| Founded | 1998 | 2009 |
PayPal · rating distribution
5
566 · 18%
4
780 · 25%
3
737 · 23%
2
466 · 15%
1
631 · 20%
Square · rating distribution
5
62 · 19%
4
84 · 25%
3
83 · 25%
2
43 · 13%
1
58 · 18%
The verdict
Square edges ahead with a TrustScore of 3.2/5 versus 2.9/5 for PayPal — but the right choice depends on the features and fees that matter to you. Read the verified reviews for both before deciding.
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