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Updated July 2026 · real, multi-region App Store reviews
Head-to-head

Tilt vs MoneyLion

Tilt 4.8★ · Free to download 85
Winner Tilt
MoneyLion 4.8★ · Free to download 65

Tilt is the better choice for quick cash advances due to its consistent positive user experience and fewer reported issues with reliability and customer service compared to MoneyLion.

Full reviews: Tilt · MoneyLion

Tilt and MoneyLion both offer cash advances, but Tilt generally provides a more reliable and hassle-free experience. MoneyLion users frequently report issues with customer service, unexpected fees, and account access, which are less common with Tilt.

Head to head

Features (Cash Advance) edge: TiltR8R9R12R18
Tilt Tilt is widely praised for its fast and easy cash advances, often described as a 'life saver' and 'always there when you need it' R8R9R12R18. Users appreciate the quick process and instant deposits R24R40R52. Some users note starting with smaller advances (e.g., $25) that increase with on-time payments .
MoneyLion MoneyLion also offers cash advances, with users appreciating the instant access to funds . However, some users report issues with advance amounts changing without warning and misleading offers R91. A significant complaint is that funds are often added to a MoneyLion card first, and transferring to an external account can take 2-4 business days, incurring fees for each transfer, which users find inconvenient and misleading .
Ease of Use edge: TiltR4R6R10R31
Tilt Tilt is frequently described as 'easy to use,' 'hassle-free,' and 'perfectly easy' R4R6R10R31. Users report a smooth process for getting advances, with some noting it took only two minutes R24.
MoneyLion MoneyLion is also described as 'easy to use' and 'convenient' by some users . However, many users encounter significant difficulties with account access, logging in, and connecting bank accounts R64. The app's interface is sometimes criticized for spamming loan offers and demanding reviews .
Reliability edge: TiltR9R18R29R31
Tilt While many users find Tilt reliable for quick cash R9R18R29R31, some report significant issues with the app not working when needed, temporary outages, or problems logging into connected bank accounts R3R5R7R11. These issues can persist for weeks, making the app unusable for some R7R11.
MoneyLion MoneyLion's reliability is a major concern for many users. Frequent complaints include inability to log in or access accounts , issues with direct deposits not arriving as expected , and the app not functioning as advertised . Users also report that the app sometimes fails to provide cash advances in certain states after a subscription fee is paid .
Price/Value edge: TiltR49R3R31R8
Tilt Tilt is a free download, but some users mention a monthly fee R49 or fees for services R3. However, many users emphasize 'no hidden fees' R31 and find the service valuable for emergency cash needs R8R12.
MoneyLion MoneyLion is also a free download, but users frequently report unexpected fees, including monthly membership fees for services not received R91 and fees for each cash advance or transfer . Some users feel misled about the costs and the value received R91. There are also complaints of money being taken from accounts without explanation .
Customer Support edge: TiltR7R11R64R67
Tilt Tilt's customer support receives mixed reviews. Some users report unhelpful support when facing account issues or outages R7R11. However, the prevalence of positive reviews suggests that many users either don't need support or have satisfactory experiences.
MoneyLion MoneyLion's customer support is a major point of frustration for many users. Complaints include long hold times, unhelpful representatives, inability to resolve issues like account access or deletion, and unresponsive chat features R64R67. Users describe support as 'unprofessional & incompetent' and 'useless' .
Pick Tilt if

You need fast, reliable cash advances with a generally smooth user experience and fewer reported issues with hidden fees or customer support.

Pick MoneyLion if

You are looking for a financial app that offers a broader range of services beyond just cash advances, such as saving and investing tools, and are willing to navigate potential customer service and fee complexities .

Evidence note: Both apps have a large number of positive reviews, but MoneyLion has a higher proportion of detailed negative reviews concerning core functionality, customer service, and unexpected charges. Tilt's negative reviews, while present, are less frequent and often relate to temporary outages rather than systemic issues.

Frequently asked

Do these apps charge fees?
Yes, both apps can involve fees. Tilt users mention a monthly fee R49 or fees for services R3, though some also state 'no hidden fees' R31. MoneyLion users frequently report monthly membership fees R91 and fees for each cash advance or transfer, with one user noting a fee for every $100 advanced .
How fast are the cash advances?
Tilt is praised for very fast and instant deposits, with some users reporting receiving advances in as little as two minutes R6R24R40R52. MoneyLion also advertises instant money, and some users confirm receiving money instantly , but others report that funds are often added to a MoneyLion card first, and transferring to an external bank account can take 2-4 business days .
What are common problems with these apps?
Common problems with Tilt include temporary outages, difficulty logging in, and issues with connecting bank accounts, with some users reporting unhelpful customer support R3R5R7R11. MoneyLion users frequently report severe customer service issues, inability to access or delete accounts, unexpected fees, misleading offers, and funds being held on their proprietary card before transfer to an external bank R64R67.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R8] Tilt 5/5 · US Cash Fast: Easy and a life saver
  2. [R9] Tilt 1/5 · US Best thing ever: Always there when you need it.
  3. [R12] Tilt 5/5 · US Great convenience: Great app. Was there when I most needed help
  4. [R18] Tilt 5/5 · US They rock: Always good in a pinch I love tilt
  5. [R4] Tilt 5/5 · US Cool: Less stressful hassle free thank you
  6. [R6] Tilt 5/5 · US Tilt: Very fast very up front
  7. [R10] Tilt 5/5 · US Perfectly easy: Tilt has made my life much better and easier to handle
  8. [R31] Tilt 5/5 · US Easy to use: No hidden fees. No hassle. Funds available when needed.
  9. [R29] Tilt 5/5 · US Thankyou Tilt!!: Tilt is amazing!! If I need fast money, Tilt is there to help.
  10. [R49] Tilt 5/5 · US Great help: Besides the monthly fee, which I think is a little much, tilt has been a great help. Once you’re qualified and pay on time, everything is not so bad.
  11. [R3] Tilt 1/5 · US Whole app is trash: I then been through detail update app update and nothing was fixed on my account nothing changed and I still can’t take the amount they said I can get but they love tracking my money and trying to get me to pay them for service I can’t use
  12. [R7] Tilt 1/5 · US Zero stars actually: Not good. Its been a temporary outage on my account for weeks and support has not been able to help. Do not use.
  13. [R11] Tilt 2/5 · US Did work wonderful till it didn’t: Have been using this app for about a year and now all of a sudden it doesn’t want to log into my personal bank account that has been connected to the app. I’ve tried having customer service help me out but they were not helpful; I’ve tied deleting app or the bank account connected to it, and everything else they told me to do and it still will not allow me to rec
  14. [R64] MoneyLion 1/5 · US Worst app: Don’t allow me to add my credit card which has the same name and user as my bank, called customer service and they couldn’t help me
  15. [R67] MoneyLion 1/5 · US Delete Account: Refused to allow me to delete the account even when I didn’t get any money nor added any money.
  16. [R91] MoneyLion 1/5 · US Misleading: I did apply, Said i qualified for 1,000 dollar but then for some reason it was only 125 which i never received or used and wanted to charge me a monthly membership ship plus almost 34 or 43 dollars for repayment. I spoke to two different people to explain the situation and telly hem to cancel. Neither one wanted to and said i had to wait three working days.” My point is i never got a
  17. [R24] Tilt 5/5 · US IT WORK!: Some advance apps be fake & want you to put in a lot of information but this!! Took 2 min & I got my advance!!! Yes I’m still using it
  18. [R40] Tilt 5/5 · US Fast money: Fast deposit
  19. [R52] Tilt 5/5 · US Thanks: They just game me a cash advance and it hit instantly
  20. [R5] Tilt 1/5 · US Don’t get it: I tried it try logging in and it wouldn’t let me it’s that too many attempts turn my phone number and instead of send an email It never did . It’s just a big headache.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store