Comparison

Moono vs Balance

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

Head to head
About

Moono

Track your income and expenses consciously with this finance app. It offers offline functionality, iCloud synchronization, and detailed financial analytics. Customize accounts and categories with no limits.

Highlights
  • Offline expense and income tracking
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Customizable accounts and categories
  • Financial analytics
  • Data export
  • Light and dark mode support
Features
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Start spending your money consciously by tracking expenses and incomes with Moono. Moono: doesn't require Internet connection, iCloud synchronizable, simple and clear in usage, made with love and in native design. • All functionality without any registration • Add transactions quickly • Use different accounts, categories, text notes and photo attachments with no limits • Customise your accounts and categories with name, color and icon • Don't lose any of your account with function of Archiving • Use iOS and macOS at the same time with iCloud synchronization • Doesn’t require Internet access (only for iCloud synchronization) • Clear financial Analytics • Supports light and dark mode • Plenty of currencies • Export of data • Native intuitive design • Light weight app • Several languages available • No ads We are EAGER to hear your feedback. Don't hesitate to write: Email: team@moono.app Twitter: @MoonoApp Instagram: @moono.app Privacy Policy: https://moono.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://moono.app/termsofuse

About

Balance

Manage all your financial accounts in one place with a clean, intuitive interface. Track expenses, create budgets, and generate detailed reports to gain insights into your spending habits. Securely sync your data across Apple devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • All account tracking
  • iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Quick expense entry
  • Advanced search and filtering
  • Customizable reports
  • Budget management
  • Scheduled and recurring transactions
Features
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All Accounts Keep financial records for all accounts in one place. iCloud Sync Use Balance on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro. Your data will sync automatically via iCloud, no need to create additional accounts. Thoughtful Design Clean and easy-to-use interface designed for quick expense entry. Buttons at the bottom of the screen, swipe gestures, and suggestions allow effortless on-the-go transaction recording. Advanced Search Quickly filter existing transactions based on type, amount, payees, categories, or tags without the need to create detailed reports. Detailed Reports Create highly customizable reports to get insight on what your money is being spent on and what you can optimize. Budgets Use budgets to control spendings in particular categories, tags, or accounts. Scheduled & Recurring Transactions Create scheduled and recurring transactions to avoid missing a payment. Privacy We don’t collect or store your personal data. All data is stored locally on the devices you use Balance on and is synced across devices using your personal iCloud account. There are no analytics or tracking frameworks used. Advanced Features • Reconciliation • Siri Shortcuts • Split Category Transactions • Batch Transaction Editing • Refund Transactions • CSV Export and Import • Automatic Backups • Face ID & Touch ID • Keyboard Shortcuts Subscription Details • Balance Pro is an optional subscription to unlock unlimited number of accounts, custom report filters, and support future development. • Balance Pro is available as monthly, quarterly, annual subscriptions or lifetime purchase. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is disabled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Subscriptions can be managed or cancelled by going to Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Service: https://blnc.co/termsofservice Privacy Policy: https://blnc.co/privacypolicy

Screenshots

Moono4 screens
Balance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Balance at every 2 weeks against Moono's every 5 weeks. Moono's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 27.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Moono sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Balance sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Balance holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 16 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 85% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moono ships an update every 5 weeks, Balance every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Moono versus Balance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoonoBalance
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (18 ratings)4.7 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.9% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandr ZolotarevAnatoliy Gershman

Customer experience

Moono

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive83.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.5%

Balance

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Moono

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Pro subscription3 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Moono Pro lifetime$9.99
4 purchases

Balance

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly$4.993 Months
  • Yearly1 Month trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Moono free?
Moono is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Balance free?
Balance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Moono or Balance?
Balance is rated higher. Moono averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Balance averages 4.7 from 16 ratings.
Do Moono or Balance have ads?
Neither Moono nor Balance shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Moono or Balance?
Moono ships an update every 5 weeks, and Balance every 2 weeks. Most recently, Moono was updated on October 23, 2026 and Balance on October 24, 2026.

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