Direct app comparison
TipKeepr vs ServerLife
Both apps track variable income on iOS and Android, but they emphasize different workflows. This comparison uses official US store listings and help materials reviewed August 22, 2026.
The short answer
Look at TipKeepr when…
- You want to import ServerLife CSV history instead of starting over.
- Separate cash and card tracking needs to be on the Free plan.
- You need managed tip sheets, guest signatures, paychecks, or yearly tax PDFs.
- You prefer known US pricing: $5.39 monthly or $53.90 annually.
Look at ServerLife when…
- Income forecasting is central to how you plan a month.
- You want schedule, mileage, expenses, covers, or sales-per-cover fields.
- You want forecast ranges, what-if shifts, or goal checks.
- You already use ServerLife and its current workflow fits your records.
Feature-by-feature comparison
These are public-plan claims, not a hands-on test of every app screen. Competitor offers can change between reviews.
| Decision point | TipKeepr | ServerLife |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS and Android | iOS and Android |
| Free plan | Core tip and hour records, one active job, all history, and weekly analytics | Tips, hours, notes, daily-to-yearly totals, reminders, custom week start, and basic forecasting |
| Cash and card split | Included on Free | Advertised as Premium |
| Broader analytics | Monthly, quarterly, yearly, and custom ranges on Premium | Daily-to-yearly totals on Free; advanced comparisons and filtering on Premium |
| Forecasting | Not advertised | Month-end forecast on Free; range, what-if, and goal-check tools on Premium |
| Paycheck records | Premium | Premium in the current Google Play description |
| Team tip sheets and guest signatures | Premium managed workflow | Not listed in the official store descriptions reviewed |
| Migration | Free ServerLife CSV import | Import options exist, but a TipKeepr migration is not applicable |
| US subscription pricing | $5.39 monthly or $53.90 annually | Several IAP price rows appear in the US App Store; confirm the offer in app |
Switching does not have to erase your record
TipKeepr’s ServerLife CSV importer is available on Free. Keep the original export, verify the supported columns, import once, and review several dates and totals before treating the migration as complete.
Review the import workflowBefore choosing either app
- List the exact fields you record after a shift.
- Test the reporting range you use most often.
- Check backup, export, and restore paths.
- Confirm the subscription offer shown to your store account.
Sources
- TipKeepr on the Apple App Store
Accessed August 22, 2026.
- TipKeepr on Google Play
Accessed August 22, 2026.
- ServerLife on the Apple App Store
Accessed August 22, 2026.
- ServerLife on Google Play
Accessed August 22, 2026.
- ServerLife Help Center
Accessed August 22, 2026.
Common questions
Can I move my ServerLife history to TipKeepr?
Yes. TipKeepr supports a free ServerLife CSV import. Export and retain the original file, then review the supported columns before importing.
Does TipKeepr offer income forecasting like ServerLife?
No forecasting feature is advertised for TipKeepr. ServerLife’s current store descriptions advertise a month-end forecast on Free and additional forecast scenarios on Premium.
Which app includes cash and credit tip tracking for free?
TipKeepr lists separate cash and card tip tracking on its Free plan. ServerLife’s current official descriptions list separate cash and credit fields under Premium.
Which app is better?
Choose by workflow. TipKeepr is the clearer fit for ServerLife migration, free cash/card separation, tip sheets, guest signatures, and tax-summary workflows. ServerLife is the clearer fit when forecasting, schedules, mileage, expenses, and variable-income scenario tools are priorities.