# ServerLife vs PULDAR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PULDAR at none against ServerLife's 11. PULDAR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). ServerLife's advantage is ratings volume (9.4K vs 4) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ServerLife sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PULDAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

PULDAR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ServerLife has 9.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ServerLife ships an update every 3 weeks, PULDAR daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ServerLife | PULDAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (9.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serverlife-tip-tracker/id1098987860/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puldar/id6761905945/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.4K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 79.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MZBApps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1092971636) | [Marcus Shaw](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528385937) |

## What reviewers say

### ServerLife

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serverlife-tip-tracker/id1098987860)

**Currently charting:** #59 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps tipped and commission-based workers track their income shift by shift. It provides insights into earnings, hourly averages, and income trends, with forecasting features to predict month-end totals. An upgrade offers advanced tools for deeper financial analysis.

**Highlights:** Track tips and hours, Log earnings by shift, Income forecasting, Daily, weekly, monthly totals, Separate cash/credit tips, Track expenses and mileage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads - Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium - 6 Months | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium 6 Months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Features | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Features | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⚡ Quick response
- 👍 Easy to use and helpful
- 💯 Great customer service
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 📊 Detailed analytics and tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Ads are too intrusive
- 🐛 Occasional data loss or login issues
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Randomly deleting user data
- Login and account issues causing data loss

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track credit card tips separately
- Improve offline functionality
- Implement a tax calculator feature


### PULDAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puldar/id6761905945)

This app offers a straightforward way to track your expenses and manage your budget. It categorizes spending into needs, wants, and savings, providing a clear overview of your financial status. Designed for simplicity and privacy, it keeps your data on your device.

**Highlights:** Fast expense tracking, Plain-English entry, Simple 3-bucket budgeting, Monthly income setup, History view with summaries, CSV and JSON exports, Local-first, privacy-minded

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ServerLife free?

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

### Is PULDAR free?

PULDAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ServerLife or PULDAR?

PULDAR is rated higher. ServerLife averages 4.8 out of 5 from 9.4K ratings, while PULDAR averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ServerLife or PULDAR have ads?

ServerLife shows ads; PULDAR does not.

### Which is updated more often, ServerLife or PULDAR?

ServerLife ships an update every 3 weeks, and PULDAR daily. Most recently, ServerLife was updated on October 16, 2026 and PULDAR on October 2, 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.*