How does Tiply work for musicians?

Musicians set up a free account, get a QR code, and fans scan it to tip and request songs in under 10 seconds using Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, or cards. No app required for fans.

How much does Tiply cost for musicians?

Tiply is completely free for musicians. Fans cover a small 4% processing fee on top of their tip — 3% goes to Square, 1% to Tiply.

When do musicians get paid?

Payouts go directly to the musician's bank account via Square, typically within 1-2 business days. There's no minimum payout threshold.

Does Tiply replace a physical tip jar?

Yes — fans scan a QR code instead of dropping cash. No app download or account needed on the fan's end.

Do fans need to download an app to tip?

No. Fans simply scan your QR code with their phone camera and they're taken directly to your tipping page. No app download, no account creation required. They can tip in under 10 seconds.

What payment methods does Tiply accept?

Tiply accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, and all major credit and debit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Payments are processed securely through Square.

Can I use Tiply for song requests?

Yes. When fans tip through Tiply, they can include a song request with their tip. Requests appear in a real-time queue that you and your band can see. Higher tips automatically move up in the queue.

What is the difference between Tiply and Venmo?

Unlike Venmo or Cash App, Tiply is built specifically for live musicians. It includes song request queues, band sharing features, a customizable QR code, and analytics. Fans don't need accounts—they just scan and pay.

Do fans need an app to tip with Tiply or Rekwest?

Neither requires fans to download an app. With both, fans scan a QR code and request a song in their phone browser. Tiply accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, and any card through Square; Rekwest processes payments through Stripe.

Tiply vs Rekwest: Which Tipping App Is Right for Your Gigs?

Both let fans tip and request songs from the stage, and both work in the browser with no app for fans. The difference that hits your wallet: Rekwest deducts a fee from every tip, while Tiply takes no cut at all — the fan pays a small 4% on top, so you keep 100%.

The short answer

Choose Rekwest if

You want fans to pull requests from multiple streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, SoundCloud), you like that fans are only charged when you accept a request, and you don't mind a 10% + €0.30 cut coming out of each tip.

Choose Tiply if

You want to keep 100% of every tip with no cut taken, you want your money faster (1–2 days vs ~7), you want Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Cash App built in, and you want a live queue that auto-sorts by tip amount plus Band Mode for your whole group.

Both are solid, browser-based request tools. The decision usually comes down to one question: do you want to keep the whole tip, or is a per-tip cut an acceptable trade for Rekwest's multi-service catalog and charge-on-accept flow?

Side-by-side comparison

	Tiply	Rekwest
Free plan for musicians	✅ Always free	✅ (Pro $6.99/mo, Enterprise $34.99/mo)
Cut taken from your tips	❌ None — you keep 100%	10% + €0.30 per tip (Stripe + Rekwest)
Who pays the fee	The fan (4% on top of the tip)	The musician (deducted from the tip)
Payout speed	1–2 business days (via Square)	~7 days after the event (via Stripe)
Fan needs an app or account	❌ — scan & pay in the browser	❌ — scan & request in the browser
Apple Pay / Google Pay / Cash App	✅	Cards via Stripe
Song request queue	✅ Live, auto-sorted by tip	✅ With accept / decline controls
Band Mode (shared live queue view)	✅	Single-performer focus
Fans charged only if request accepted	Charged at request	✅ Charged on accept
Multi-service catalog (Spotify, Apple, Tidal…)	Spotify catalog import	✅ Spotify, Tidal, Apple Music, SoundCloud
Setup time	Under 10 minutes	Varies

Tiply

Tiply's queue is live and auto-sorted by tip amount, so the requests fans care most about rise to the top. With Band Mode, your whole band watches the same queue from their own phones — no shouting requests across the stage.

When Rekwest is the better call

We're not going to pretend Tiply is the right tool for everyone. Rekwest is worth a serious look when:

You want fans to search across Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, and SoundCloud in one place
You value charging fans only after you accept a request
You're a solo DJ or performer who wants tight repertoire/playlist restriction and kiosk mode

For everyone focused on keeping the entire tip, getting paid in days instead of a week, and running a tip-ranked queue with their band, Tiply is the better fit.

Frequently asked comparison questions

Does Tiply or Rekwest take a cut of my tips?

Tiply takes no cut — the fan pays 4% on top of the tip and you keep 100%. Rekwest deducts a 10% + €0.30 fee from each tip to cover Stripe and platform costs, so you receive less than the tip amount.

Is Tiply or Rekwest cheaper for musicians?

Both have a free tier. Rekwest adds paid Pro ($6.99/mo) and Enterprise ($34.99/mo) plans and takes 10% + €0.30 from each tip. Tiply charges musicians nothing and takes no cut, so you keep more of every tip.

How fast do I get paid with Tiply vs Rekwest?

Tiply pays out through Square in about 1–2 business days. Rekwest pays out through Stripe, usually around 7 days after the event.

Do fans need an app to tip with either one?

No. With both, fans scan a QR code and request in their phone browser — no app or account. Tiply accepts Apple Pay, Google Pay, Cash App, and any card through Square; Rekwest processes through Stripe.

Keep 100% of every tip — with nothing out of your pocket.

Try Tiply free at tiply.us — set up in under 10 minutes.