# Patterner vs Fin

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Patterner at 100% against Fin's 47%. Patterner also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). Fin's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (63 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Patterner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fin sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Patterner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fin has 63 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Patterner's written reviews are positive against 47% of Fin's.

Patterner ships an update every 2 months, Fin every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Patterner | Fin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterner-simple-budget/id1056120767/reviews)** | [4.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fin-budget-planner-app/id1489698531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 47.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AHN YOONJI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1056120766) | [Thomas Brandstaetter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000220817) |

## What reviewers say

### Patterner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterner-simple-budget/id1056120767)

Track your spending habits with ease. This app helps you visualize where your money goes by highlighting categories with higher expenditure. Create and customize spending categories monthly to gain a clear overview of your financial patterns.

**Highlights:** Consumption pattern visualization, Category-based spending highlights, Detailed item recording, Monthly category editing, Easy spending tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patterner Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### Fin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fin-budget-planner-app/id1489698531)

Manage your finances and achieve your financial goals by tracking and analyzing your income and expenses. This app offers a modern design, customizable categories, and powerful reporting tools to help you stay on top of your money. It works offline and prioritizes your privacy with no bank account connections.

**Highlights:** Budget goal setup, Income and expense tracking, Customizable categories, Multiple account management, Receipt scanning, Interactive charts, Recurring transactions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fin Premium monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Fin Premium monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Fin Premium monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Fin Premium Family monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Fin Premium yearly with trial | $19.99 | per year |
| Fin Premium yearly with trial | $39.99 | per year |
| Fin Premium Family yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Fin Premium yearly with trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Fin Premium Lifetime License | $69.99 | one-time |
| Fin Premium Lifetime License | $74.99 | one-time |
| Fin Premium Lifetime License | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Patterner free?

Patterner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fin free?

Fin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Patterner or Fin?

Patterner is rated higher. Patterner averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Fin averages 4.3 from 63 ratings.

### Do Patterner or Fin have ads?

Patterner shows ads; Fin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Patterner or Fin?

Patterner ships an update every 2 months, and Fin every 3 weeks. Most recently, Patterner was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fin on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*