# MoneyStats vs Money Manager

The clearest difference is price: Money Manager at Free against MoneyStats's $4.49. MoneyStats's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 70%) and chart position (#22 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Money Manager is free to download; MoneyStats costs $4.49 up front. MoneyStats sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Money Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for MoneyStats against 4.7 for Money Manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MoneyStats has 86 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of MoneyStats's written reviews are positive against 70% of Money Manager's.

MoneyStats ships an update every 10 days, Money Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MoneyStats | Money Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.49 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moneystats-expense-tracker/id1333174950/reviews)** | [4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/money-manager-spendwave/id6463366735/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **85.6% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 180 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tom Tennstedt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065357282) | [Robin Guido Schmidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571959440) |

## What reviewers say

### MoneyStats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moneystats-expense-tracker/id1333174950)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Take full control of your personal finances, budget, and income. Track expenses, manage bank accounts, and discover ways to save money. Analyze your finances with charts, graphs, and forecasts for better financial planning.

**Highlights:** Manage transactions and bank accounts, Create budgets and track income/expenses, Categorize transactions, Financial forecasts and reviews, Manage different currencies and exchange rates, Set savings goals, Import and export data

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single bank connection | $2.99 | per month |
| Multi bank connection | $3.99 | per month |
| Single bank connection | $24.99 | per year |
| Multi bank connection | $44.99 | per year |
| MoneyStats Data-Sync | $2.99 | one-time |
| MoneyStats Categories | $2.99 | one-time |
| MoneyStats Reports | $2.99 | one-time |
| MoneyStats Exchange Rates | $2.99 | one-time |
| MoneyStats Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| MoneyStats Complete Package | $4.99 | one-time |


### Money Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/money-manager-spendwave/id6463366735)

Easily manage your income and expenses with this personal finance companion. Track spending, set savings goals, and gain insights with detailed analyses and a financial calendar. Securely organize your money across different accounts and currencies.

**Highlights:** Multiple accounts and currencies, Quick transaction recording, Financial calendar overview, Customizable spending categories, Savings goal tracking, Detailed financial analysis, Data encryption for security

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpendWave+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| SpendWave+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| SpendWave+ Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| SpendWave+ one-time purchase | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MoneyStats free?

MoneyStats costs $4.49, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Money Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MoneyStats or Money Manager?

MoneyStats is rated higher. MoneyStats averages 4.8 out of 5 from 86 ratings, while Money Manager averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do MoneyStats or Money Manager have ads?

Neither MoneyStats nor Money Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MoneyStats or Money Manager?

MoneyStats ships an update every 10 days, and Money Manager fortnightly. Most recently, MoneyStats was updated on November 8, 2026 and Money Manager on November 7, 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.*