Comparison

Statera vs Ledger 3

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

Head to head
About

Statera

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Statera is an easy to use application to manage shared expenses in groups.

About

Ledger 3

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Ledger 3 is designed as a maintenance update for previous users. Ledger 3.2 was released in 2017 and was removed from the App Store in 2021. Since releasing Ledger 4, I have been surprised to hear that some Ledger 3.2 users remain, and now see a small those users in my App Store analytics. I apologize for the scare if you updated to the new version and thought your data had been lost. Ledger 4 is a complete rewrite, and uses a new data format, so does not load your existing data. If you have upgraded from a previous version, your data remains on the device and can be moved to "Ledger 3" using Apple Music or iTunes with iTunes File Sharing. From the Files tab in iTunes Files Sharing, select “Ledger” and copy “Ledger.sqlite” to your computer. Next, drag “Ledger.sqlite” to “Ledger 3”, then reopen "Ledger 3". Note that you can also restore from the backup feature in Ledger 3. If you have backups, rename the most recent file to “Ledger.sqlite” and drag it into “Ledger 3”. As always, if you have trouble restoring your data, please reach out using the support form on the website. --- Ledger 3 is a simple accounting app designed for users that want the flexibility of double-entry accounting when managing their own finances. Transactions in Ledger are always created from an account, and that account is used to balance the transaction. As such, you never need to worry about manually balancing your transactions, but you can record entries as simple or complex as you need. Transactions also support adding a photo, contact, and location. Generate balance sheets, income statements, ledgers, and trial balances. Send them as CSV files, or as an HTML email. You can also print reports with an AirPrint-compatible printer. Ledger also supports backup through email and using iTunes File Sharing.

Screenshots

Statera4 screens
Ledger 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Statera at 4 against Ledger 3's 1. Statera also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Statera versus Ledger 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStateraLedger 3
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrii DenysenkoLucas Gladding

In-app purchases

None

Statera

No in-app purchases

None

Ledger 3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Statera free?
Statera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ledger 3 free?
Ledger 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Statera or Ledger 3 have ads?
Neither Statera nor Ledger 3 shows ads.

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