RefundHalt vs. RefundCat
Both are refund tools with no SDK that answer Apple's refund requests automatically. RefundCat works only on the App Store. RefundHalt protects iOS and Android apps. So which should you choose?
RefundHalt
For refund protection on both the App Store and Google Play, answers that carry the customer's real usage, your own rules and no cap on refund value, choose RefundHalt.
RefundCat
For a tool that covers only the App Store and chooses the response strategy for you, choose RefundCat.
RefundHalt vs. RefundCat at a glance
Read the feature comparison before you decide. Facts about RefundCat checked November 2, 2026.
| Feature | RefundHalt | RefundCat |
|---|---|---|
| Answers App Store refund requests | Yes | Yes |
| Answers Google Play chargebacks | Yes | No |
| Usage evidence from your own server | Yes | No |
| Rules for each case | Yes | No |
| All in-app purchase types | Yes | Limited |
| No monthly cap on refund value | Yes | Limited |
| Works without an SDK | Yes | Yes |
| Mac App Store apps | Yes | Yes |
Why you should choose RefundHalt
Protect your Google Play revenue too
Since August 3, 2026, developers pay for lost Google Play chargebacks. RefundCat's FAQ says it is available only for apps distributed through the App Store. RefundHalt answers every Google Play chargeback review inside Google's 24-hour window.
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Show what the customer really used
RefundCat builds answers from App Store transaction history and sends unknown where data is missing. RefundHalt can call one endpoint on your server, so the answer carries the customer's actual usage.
Decide with your own rules
RefundCat chooses the strategy for you. With RefundHalt you can grant small goodwill cases, contest heavy users and offer a prorated refund for partial use.
- 1Price under $5 and no usageGrant
- 2Used less than halfGrant prorated
- 3Used more than halfDecline
- 4Two or more past refundsDecline
- 5Everything elseNo preference
Pay less, with no cap
RefundCat's entry plan is $69.99 a month and handles up to $1,000 in refund requests. RefundHalt Pro is $29.99 a month billed yearly with no cap on refund value.
What you get with RefundHalt and RefundCat
| Category | RefundHalt | RefundCat |
|---|---|---|
| Stores | App Store (iPhone, iPad and Mac) and Google Play | App Store only (iPhone, iPad and Mac) |
| Evidence source | Your usage data, store purchase history and your app's store listing | App Store transaction history, unknown where data is missing |
| Purchase types | Subscriptions, consumables and one-time purchases | Auto-renewing subscriptions and consumables |
| 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). | $69.99 a month ($55.99 billed yearly) up to $1,000 in refunds a month, or $99.99 ($79.99 billed yearly) unlimited. |
| Free trial | 14 days | 7 days |
When RefundCat is the better choice
If you sell only on the App Store and want a tool that makes every decision for you, RefundCat does that job. It reports results across more than 700 apps and has reviews on G2.
Frequently asked questions
- Does RefundCat work for Android apps?
- No. RefundCat's FAQ says it is currently available only for iOS, iPadOS and macOS apps distributed through the App Store. RefundHalt answers Google Play chargeback reviews as well as App Store refund requests.
- Which one is cheaper?
- RefundHalt. Pro is $49.99 a month, or $29.99 a month billed yearly, with no cap on refund value. RefundCat starts at $69.99 a month, or $55.99 billed yearly, and that plan handles up to $1,000 in refund requests a month.
- How do I switch from RefundCat to RefundHalt?
- In App Store Connect, replace RefundCat's Server Notifications URL with your RefundHalt URL and upload your In-App Purchase key. Then connect Google Play if you sell there.
- Is either tool against Apple's rules?
- No. Apple asks developers to answer refund requests with accurate consumption information. Both tools automate that answer.
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.