Comparison

DarkBook vs Pagarva

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

Head to head
About

DarkBook

A minimalist budget tracker with a focus on a dark, eye-friendly interface. It offers fast, simplified bookkeeping with multi-ledger, multi-account, and multi-member support. Analyze your spending and asset trends with clear visualizations.

Highlights
  • Optimized dark theme
  • Local data storage
  • Fast bookkeeping with gestures
  • Multi-ledger support
  • Multi-account management
  • Revenue and expenditure analysis
  • Asset trend tracking
Features
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【Inspiration】 The idea is “highlight and focus.” When using everyday editing software, the author always chooses a dark, eye-friendly palette if given the choice. It reduces visual fatigue and makes text stand out. Bookkeeping apps work the same way. The two times I record expenses most often are (1) right after a transaction and (2) before bed—one in bright light, one in dim light. In both cases, a high-contrast dark theme brings the content forward. That is why DarkBook was built: optimized for dark mode, with a simplified interface that keeps text at the center and creates a more focused space for tracking your money. 【Features】 Optimized dark theme: carefully tuned dark palettes for long sessions, plus multiple themes (including light themes) you can switch anytime. Offline on device: your data stays on your device. No sign-up required—start tracking right away. Quick entry: gesture support and fewer steps; built-in calculator keys (+ − × ÷) help you log faster. Multiple books: life, work, travel, baby… keep a separate book for each scenario. Multiple accounts: manage cash, credit cards, and virtual-currency accounts separately. Multiple members: tag spending for yourself, your partner, children, or parents. Multiple currencies: support for major world currencies and virtual currencies, with rates and conversion. Income & expense analysis: custom date ranges show where money went, to whom, and from which account. Asset trends: track assets and net worth over time. Budgets: set budgets for your book and expense categories. Account transfers: a small feature, but closer to how money really moves. Bill search: find entries by note, amount, or account; filter by date, category, member, and more. CSV import/export: export bills to CSV for editing on a computer, or import in bulk. iCloud backup: back up to iCloud and sync across devices signed in with the same Apple ID. Clean and ad-free: we do not want ads to get in your way. 【Auto-renewable subscription】 1. Subscription service: a subscription means service fees are charged on a recurring basis. An annual plan is currently available. Your subscription renews automatically within 24 hours before the end of each period unless you turn off auto-renewal or we discontinue the service. 2. Price: the annual subscription price is shown in the App Store for your region and may change during promotions. If you subscribe, any new price applies in the next billing period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID upon confirmation. 3. Refunds: fees for the current billing period are generally non-refundable, subject to Apple Media Services Terms and applicable local law. If a free trial is offered, cancel before it ends to avoid being charged. 4. Cancel subscription: subscriptions renew automatically. To avoid renewal, turn off auto-renewal at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. 【Terms】 Terms of Use: https://www.zotiger.com/darkbook-terms-of-use-en Privacy Policy: https://www.zotiger.com/darkbook-privacy-en 【Contact】 Email: service@zotiger.com

About

Pagarva

This app streamlines payment acceptance for micro-businesses in America, offering instant deposits and supporting a wide range of payment methods. It provides a professional solution without the complexity of enterprise tools or the informality of personal apps.

Highlights
  • Accept payments from multiple methods
  • Instant deposits to bank account
  • Professional interface for micro-businesses
  • Customer or business pays transaction fees
  • Multilingual support
  • Organized income tracking
Features
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All payments. Instant deposits. One app. Stop duct-taping payment apps. Get paid like a pro with a tool built for how you actually work. Pagarva is a professional payment app built specifically for micro-businesses in America. You no longer have to choose between enterprise tools that are complex, expensive, and slow, or personal apps that feel informal and unprofessional. We bridge both worlds, so you don’t have to. With Pagarva, you run your business the way it actually works. Payment Methods Accept payments from any method supported by the platform, immediately. As of today, you can accept: • Apple Pay • Google Pay • Cash App • Link • Zelle (QR Code) • PIX • All cards • Venmo • PayPal • PayPal Pay Later • Klarna • Affirm • USDC • Samsung Pay Instant Payouts Funds land directly in your bank account, not a wallet, not a balance you have to move later. Always. Simple One app. One price. All payment methods. Always instant. No hardware. No subscription. Your customers don’t need Pagarva to pay you. You’re in control Choose who covers transaction fees with a simple toggle. Toggle left, you pay. Toggle right, they pay. Your language Use the app in your language while customers pay in theirs. No misunderstanding. Keep everything in one place All your income is automatically organized on a single page, ready to review or export. Who Pagarva is for Small businesses that need to look professional without giving up flexibility. Pricing 3.5% + $0.30 per successful transaction. That’s it. This cost can be zero if you use our Dual Price feature to pass transaction fees on to your customers, as many businesses already do.

Screenshots

DarkBook4 screens
Pagarva4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pagarva at none against DarkBook's 2. Pagarva also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 89%). DarkBook's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. DarkBook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per year. Pagarva asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for DarkBook against 4.2 for Pagarva. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of DarkBook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pagarva's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DarkBook ships an update weekly, Pagarva every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DarkBook versus Pagarva: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDarkBookPagarva
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB137 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperChongqing Zhouhu Technology Co.,LtdPAGARVA INC

Customer experience

DarkBook

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%

Pagarva

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DarkBook

Subscriptions1
  • Pay per year$1.491 Year
One-time1
  • Life member$3.99
None

Pagarva

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DarkBook free?
DarkBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pagarva free?
Pagarva is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DarkBook or Pagarva?
DarkBook is rated higher. DarkBook averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pagarva averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do DarkBook or Pagarva have ads?
Neither DarkBook nor Pagarva shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DarkBook or Pagarva?
DarkBook ships an update weekly, and Pagarva every 2 weeks. Most recently, DarkBook was updated on October 13, 2026 and Pagarva on October 19, 2026.

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