RefundHalt vs. Apphud
Both answer App Store refund requests and Google Play chargebacks. Apphud charges a share of every refund it wins back. RefundHalt charges a flat price. So which should you choose?
RefundHalt
For refund protection at a flat price, with no SDK, your own rules and usage evidence from your own server, choose RefundHalt.
Apphud
For an add-on that you pay for only when it wins back revenue, in an app already on a paid Apphud plan, choose Apphud.
RefundHalt vs. Apphud at a glance
Read the feature comparison before you decide. Facts about Apphud checked November 2, 2026.
| Feature | RefundHalt | Apphud |
|---|---|---|
| Answers App Store refund requests | Yes | Yes |
| Answers Google Play chargebacks | Yes | Yes |
| Rules for each case | Yes | Limited |
| Usage evidence from your own server | Yes | No |
| Works without an SDK | Yes | No |
| Available on every plan | Yes | No |
| Flat price with no share of won-back revenue | Yes | No |
| Subscription analytics | Yes | Yes |
| Paywall tools | No | Yes |
Why you should choose RefundHalt
Keep what you win back
Apphud's add-on takes 7% of the value it wins back. If it wins $5,000 in a month, that is $350, plus the plan. RefundHalt costs the same every month.
No SDK and no paid platform plan
The add-on needs a Pro plan or higher on the Apphud platform. RefundHalt works on the server side with any purchase setup.
App Store Connect
Server Notifications URL
https://app.refundhalt.com/webhooks/apple/…
Play Console
Real-time developer notifications topic
projects/refundhalt/topics/rtdn-…
No SDK. No app update.
Your own rules for each case
Apphud offers one preset preference for each store. RefundHalt runs ordered rules on price, usage, refund history, country and product.
- 1Price under $5 and no usageGrant
- 2Used less than halfGrant prorated
- 3Used more than halfDecline
- 4Two or more past refundsDecline
- 5Everything elseNo preference
Evidence from your own data
RefundHalt calls one endpoint on your server, so each answer carries what the customer actually used in your app.
What you get with RefundHalt and Apphud
| Category | RefundHalt | Apphud |
|---|---|---|
| Refund strategies | Ordered rules that grant, grant prorated, decline or stay neutral | App Store: Auto, Undeclared, Always approve, Always decline or No preference. Google Play: Auto, Approve, Decline or Neutral |
| Setup | Upload an In-App Purchase key and paste one URL in App Store Connect. Invite one account and paste one topic name in Play Console. | The Apphud SDK or platform on a Pro plan or higher |
| Price | Flat. Pro is $49.99 a month or $29.99 billed yearly (5 apps). Enterprise is $69.99 or $49.99 billed yearly (unlimited apps). | 7% of won-back value each billing period, on Pro (0.99% of monthly tracked revenue, $49 minimum) or higher. |
When Apphud is the better choice
If your app is already on a paid Apphud plan and your refund volume is small, paying 7% only when a refund is won back can cost less than a flat price. Apphud also includes paywall tools.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does Apphud Win Back Refunds cost?
- Apphud's documentation says the add-on charges 7% of the won-back value each billing period, and it needs a Pro plan or higher. Pro is 0.99% of monthly tracked revenue with a $49 minimum.
- Does Apphud answer Google Play refunds?
- Yes, for chargebacks. Apphud's documentation says Google Play's self-service refunds are not covered, which is true for every service.
- Can I use RefundHalt with Apphud?
- Yes. Forward App Store notifications between the two services and keep the add-on off, so only one service answers each case.
We checked every fact about other products on November 2, 2026, from their public websites and documentation. If something is out of date, email support@refundhalt.com and we will correct it.