Comparison

Hamster vs Plan

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

Head to head
About

Hamster

Features
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Stop living paycheck to paycheck. Take control of your money with Hamster. Money slips away and you're afraid to check your balance? Hamster changes the game. It won't shame you for spending — it answers the one question that matters: how much can I spend today and still make it to payday with something left over. Just enter your income and when you get paid — Hamster calculates your daily and weekly budget for you. From there it's simple: log expenses in a couple of taps and see your real balance every day. A small habit that changes how you feel about money. With Hamster you can: Know your daily and weekly limit — the app figures out how much you have, factoring in your spending and what's coming up. Turn leftovers into savings — didn't spend it all today? Stash the difference with one tap and watch your savings grow. Reach your goals — a vacation, new gear, an emergency fund. Set the amount and the date, and Hamster helps you get there. See the full picture — income, expenses, transfers between accounts, history, and clear statistics. Multiple currencies supported. Why it works: No complicated spreadsheets, no guilt. Hamster turns the chaos into one clear number and gently keeps you on track. You'll be saving before you know it. Your first step to financial freedom starts today. Your hamster is ready to stash.

About

Plan

Manage your money, track expenses, and achieve your savings goals with this intuitive finance tracker. It offers detailed analytics, multi-currency support, and debt planning to help you gain financial control.

Highlights
  • Goal tracking
  • Smart expense manager
  • Multi-currency support
  • Debt and mortgage planner
  • Deep analytics
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Seamless sync
Features
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Plan! — The Ultimate Budget & Finance Tracker Take control of your money, get out of debt, and achieve your financial dreams. Plan! is a simple, intuitive, and powerful financial tracker that brings your income, expenses, and savings goals into one clear picture. Whether you're saving for a vacation, paying off a mortgage, or tracking multiple bank accounts, Plan! does the heavy lifting for you. WHY CHOOSE PLAN! Goal Tracking: Have savings in different banks? Track all your financial goals in one place. Monitor your progress in days or percentages and watch your wealth grow. Smart Expense Manager: Automatically group your spending into customizable categories. Our intuitive Timeline view lets you see, edit, or delete daily transactions in seconds. Multi-Currency Support: USD, EUR, RUB, and dozens of other currencies are fully supported. Perfect for travelers, freelancers, and expats. Debt & Mortgage Planner: Keep your finger on the pulse. Track loans and mortgages with custom deadlines and smart reminders so you never miss a payment. Deep Analytics: Beautiful statistics for your overall budget and detailed breakdowns for every single goal. Apple Watch Integration: Log expenses and check your balance directly from your wrist. Your budget is always with you. Seamless Sync: Securely sync your financial data across all your devices. Bank-Level Security: Keep your financial plans safe from prying eyes with PIN, Touch ID, or Face ID protection. Plan! is more than just a piggy bank — it’s your personal tool for long-term financial success. Calculate your expenses the moment you make a transfer and take the stress out of budgeting. Download Plan! today and make every cent count! Important info about purchases. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled 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 and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hamster4 screens
Plan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hamster at none against Plan's 2. Hamster also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.1). Plan's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price 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. Plan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Hamster asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hamster ships an update every 2 months, Plan weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hamster versus Plan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHamsterPlan
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvgeny YashchenkoViktor Grushevskiy

In-app purchases

None

Hamster

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Plan

Subscriptions1
  • Plan for the Year$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium forever$29.99

Questions

Is Hamster free?
Hamster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plan free?
Plan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hamster or Plan have ads?
Hamster shows ads; Plan does not.
Which is updated more often, Hamster or Plan?
Hamster ships an update every 2 months, and Plan weekly. Most recently, Hamster was updated on November 6, 2026 and Plan on November 6, 2026.

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