Abacus for Firefly III vs Wallos
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Abacus for Firefly III
This secure, open-source client connects to your personal Firefly III instance to manage your finances. It offers OAuth2 authentication, secure token storage, and visualizes your net worth and asset account history through charts. It requires a self-hosted Firefly III installation to function.
- Secure OAuth2 authentication
- Encrypted token storage
- Net worth tracking by currency
- Asset account history charts
- Open-source and no analytics
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Abacus: a secure & open source Firefly III client. Introduction: - Firefly III Client for iOS. - Authentication with Oauth2. - Use of iOS Keychains to store the accessToken / refreshToken. - No external API calls nor Analytics API, not even sentry / crashlytics. - Support the Net Worth by currency. - Chart to display history of your asset accounts. Source: https://github.com/victorbalssa/abacus. You need a personal Firefly III instance online (or on your LAN) to use this application: Firefly III : A free and open source personal finance manager. Source: https://github.com/firefly-iii/firefly-iii/
Wallos
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Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Subscriptions piling up, bills catching you off guard? Netflix, Spotify, iCloud+, ChatGPT Plus... The average person manages 5-10 subscriptions, but do you really know how much you're spending each month? Forgotten free trials, multi-currency confusion, scattered billing receipts — Wallos solves all of this. Core Features Smart Dashboard Instant overview: monthly total spend, upcoming bills, daily average. Beautiful glassmorphic design makes financial data crystal clear. Full-Cycle Tracking Supports monthly, yearly, weekly, daily billing. Auto-calculates next charge date and marks it on your calendar. Never miss a trial cancellation deadline again. Real-Time Multi-Currency Subscribe to US Apple Music (USD), UK ChatGPT (GBP), JP Nintendo (JPY)? Auto-fetches exchange rates and converts everything to your base currency for true cost visibility. Visual Analytics • Yearly trend chart - Spot your most expensive months instantly • Category pie chart - Entertainment, productivity, cloud storage at a glance • Top 5 ranking - Find your biggest subscription spenders • Price history - Netflix went from $9.99 to $15.99? Track every increase Home Screen Widgets Two beautiful iOS widgets: upcoming bills reminder + real-time stats. Control everything without opening the app. Pro Edition • iCloud Sync - Real-time sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac. Zero worries when switching devices • Unlimited Subscriptions - Free version limited to 5, Pro has no limits • App Lock - Face ID / Touch ID protects your financial privacy • CSV Export - One-tap backup or Excel analysis • Advanced Analytics - Custom date ranges, category comparisons, spending forecasts Refined Design Modern glassmorphism style, silky 60fps animations, perfect dark/light mode adaptation. Every pixel polished. Subscription management is no longer tedious — it's visually delightful. Privacy First • All data stored locally (SwiftData) • Optional end-to-end encrypted iCloud sync • Zero data collection, no ads, no tracking • Biometric app lock (Pro) Your financial data is yours alone. Real Scenarios Student Saves Money: Alex discovered he was paying for both Spotify and Apple Music. Canceled one, saved $240/year. Cross-Border Management: Sarah subscribes to US Notion + UK ChatGPT. Wallos auto-converted and revealed she was spending $15/month more than expected. Family Budget: Mrs. Johnson manages 12 family subscriptions. Calendar view gives her a week's advance notice. No more "broke at month-end." Trial Tracking: Tom tracks 7-day trials with Wallos, deciding before auto-conversion every time. No more accidental subscriptions. Why Wallos? Supports all billing cycles & currencies Auto rates + bill calculation + price tracking Glassmorphic design + fluid animations Local storage, privacy-first Free version robust, Pro even stronger Download Wallos now. Every dollar visible, every subscription accounted for! SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION SubscriptionsWallos offers the following subscription options: • Monthly Pro - Auto-renewable subscription (1 month) • Yearly Pro - Auto-renewable subscription (1 year) • Lifetime Pro - One-time purchase for permanent access Subscription Details: • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless 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 subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription LEGAL INFORMATION Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ By downloading and using this app, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Abacus for Firefly III at none against Wallos's 3. Abacus for Firefly III also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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
Both are free to download. Wallos sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Abacus for Firefly III asks for nothing beyond the download.
Abacus for Firefly III ships an update monthly, Wallos every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Abacus for Firefly III | Wallos |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (44 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 44 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Victor Balssa | Naihe Hu |
In-app purchases
Abacus for Firefly III
No in-app purchases
Wallos
- Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
- Yearly Pro$14.991 Year
- Pro Member - Lifetime$29.99
Questions
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