# Paymaster vs Money Manager

The clearest difference is rating: Money Manager at 4.7 against Paymaster's 4.0. Money Manager also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). Paymaster's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Paymaster sells 4 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.

Money Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Paymaster's written reviews are positive against 70% of Money Manager's.

Paymaster ships an update monthly, Money Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paymaster | Money Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paymaster-my-spending-tracker/id1462048413/reviews) | **[4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/money-manager-spendwave/id6463366735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 135 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sergey Kolyoskin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462048412) | [Robin Guido Schmidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571959440) |

## What reviewers say

### Paymaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paymaster-my-spending-tracker/id1462048413)

Take control of your finances with this app. Track expenses and income across multiple currencies, plan budgets, and analyze spending patterns. It offers features like SMS transaction import and payment reminders to help you manage your money effectively.

**Highlights:** Expense and income tracking, Budget planning, Multi-currency support (170+), Transaction creation from SMS, Scheduled payment reminders, Graphical reports, Configurable categories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "SAVE UP" monthly plan | $2.99 | per month |
| "MANAGE" monthly plan | $5.99 | per month |
| "SAVE UP" yearly plan | $17.99 | per year |
| "MANAGE" yearly plan | $35.99 | per year |


### 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 Paymaster free?

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

### Is Money Manager free?

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

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

Money Manager is rated higher. Paymaster averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Money Manager averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do Paymaster or Money Manager have ads?

Neither Paymaster nor Money Manager shows ads.

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

Paymaster ships an update monthly, and Money Manager fortnightly. Most recently, Paymaster was updated on November 3, 2026 and Money Manager on November 4, 2026.

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