Comparison

52 Weeks Money Challenge vs Fire Tree

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

52 Weeks Money Challenge

This app helps you build savings through a simple, week-by-week deposit system. Start with a small amount and gradually increase it over 52 weeks to reach a significant savings goal without complex tracking.

Highlights
  • Weekly deposit system
  • Social motivation with friends
  • Timely reminders
  • Visual progress tracking
  • One-tap check-ins
  • Multi-goal management (VIP)
Features
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Save smarter — one week at a time. The 52-Week Money Challenge turns tiny, consistent deposits into a real pot of savings. Start with just $1 in Week 1, add $1 each week, and watch small habits build into $1,378 in one year. How it works • Week 1: save $1 • Week 2: save $2 • … • Week 52: save $52 Complete the challenge and you’ll have $1,378 — no spreadsheets, no complicated rules. Why people love it • Super simple — perfect for beginners. • Gentle habit building — weekly steps are tiny but consistent. • Social motivation — start a challenge with friends and track progress together. • Timely reminders — never miss a week. • Visual progress — see your savings grow at a glance. Features • One-tap weekly check-ins & deposits • Multi-goal management (create separate “pots” for different goals) — VIP • Set reminders so you never forget a deposit • Invite friends and compare progress • iCloud Backup & Restore — VIP • Biometric lock (Touch ID / Face ID) — VIP • Clean, distraction-free UI built for habit formation VIP Subscription — USD $1.49 / year Unlock multi-goal management, iCloud backup/restore, and biometric privacy lock. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews annually unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period. Privacy & Terms Terms of Use: https://savingmoneyapp.blogspot.tw/2018/05/52weeks-terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://savingmoneyapp.blogspot.tw/2018/05/52weeks.html Need help? Email: 52weeksapp@gmail.com Start small. Finish rich. Tap Get and start a new challenge today.

About

Fire Tree

Features
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Grow your financial independence, one deposit at a time. Fire Tree turns the numbers you enter into a living money tree. Track your net worth, set a FIRE goal, log deposits as waterings, and watch 14 stages of growth — without connecting a bank. BUILT FOR CALM PROGRESS • Track assets, cash, retirement accounts, crypto, and debts • Choose a FIRE lifestyle, target year, and retirement location • See your monthly pace and progress toward your FIRE number • Keep a private journal of deposits and milestones • Export your garden as CSV or PDF • Use Fire Tree on iPhone and iPad PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your balances, goals, notes, reminders, and tree progress are stored locally. Fire Tree does not operate a cloud account, link financial institutions, upload balances, or sell personal data. FIRE TREE PLUS Unlock every tree style, unlimited accounts, deeper insights, and journal exports with a one-time purchase. Every price option unlocks the same lifetime access. There is no subscription and no automatic renewal. Fire Tree provides estimates for personal planning only, not financial, legal, or tax advice.

Screenshots

52 Weeks Money Challenge4 screens
Fire Tree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Fire Tree at none against 52 Weeks Money Challenge's shown. Fire Tree also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 52 Weeks Money Challenge sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Fire Tree sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
52 Weeks Money Challenge versus Fire Tree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter52 Weeks Money ChallengeFire Tree
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (171 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings171 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlin JesseYishu Gu

In-app purchases

4 purchases

52 Weeks Money Challenge

Subscriptions3
  • VIP Monthly$0.991 Month
  • VIP$1.491 Year
  • VIP Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
3 purchases

Fire Tree

One-time3
  • Fire Tree Plus Lifetime$9.99
  • Fire Tree Plus Lifetime Standard$19.99
  • Fire Tree Plus Lifetime Supporter$29.99

Questions

Is 52 Weeks Money Challenge free?
52 Weeks Money Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fire Tree free?
Fire Tree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 52 Weeks Money Challenge or Fire Tree have ads?
52 Weeks Money Challenge shows ads; Fire Tree does not.

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