# Altruist Client vs Beanstalk

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Beanstalk at 100% against Altruist Client's 50%. Beanstalk also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Altruist Client's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Beanstalk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Altruist Client asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beanstalk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Altruist Client has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Altruist Client's written reviews are positive against 100% of Beanstalk's.

Altruist Client ships an update fortnightly, Beanstalk every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Altruist Client | Beanstalk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altruist-client/id1498498855/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanstalk-allowance-tracker/id6794725851/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Altruist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498498854) | [Jonathan Carden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828984026) |

## What reviewers say

### Altruist Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altruist-client/id1498498855)

Manage your investments and track financial advisor progress. View account balances, returns, and transactions. Gain insights into your investment allocations and see exactly what you own.

**Highlights:** View account balances and returns, Track transactions and transfers, Analyze investment allocations, See detailed asset breakdown, Access financial advisor

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy and intuitive to use
- 🚀 Stable and fast performance
- 💻 Clean and modern UI
- 🤝 Excellent personal care and management
- 💰 Great investment returns

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer OS versions
- 🔍 Limited functionality and data
- 🔑 Frequent login/authentication issues
- 🧭 Lack of account nicknames and search

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issues
- Face ID/biometric login not working
- Graphs and data displaying incorrectly
- Frequent app updates required
- Inability to access accounts on non-app platforms

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Intraday charts and performance data
- Detailed portfolio analytics and breakdowns
- iPad-optimized app
- Improved account management features


### Beanstalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beanstalk-allowance-tracker/id6794725851)

This app helps families manage children's allowances, chores, and savings goals. It simulates interest on balances and allows for automated allowance payments, all without connecting to real bank accounts. Parents can track spending and earnings in a shared ledger.

**Highlights:** Simulated interest on balances, Automated allowance payments, Shared family ledger, Chore and goal tracking, Kid-friendly mode, No bank account connection

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Beanstalk | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Altruist Client free?

Altruist Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Beanstalk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Altruist Client or Beanstalk?

Beanstalk is rated higher. Altruist Client averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Beanstalk averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Altruist Client or Beanstalk have ads?

Neither Altruist Client nor Beanstalk shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Altruist Client or Beanstalk?

Altruist Client ships an update fortnightly, and Beanstalk every 8 days. Most recently, Altruist Client was updated on October 19, 2026 and Beanstalk on October 13, 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.*