Comparison

Balance vs Simple Simple Spending Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Balance

Features
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Balance makes budgeting effortless. Get a complete overview of your finances with ease. Say goodbye to complicated spreadsheets and complex jargon. Balance helps you track your income, expenses, assets and debt while providing smart tips on how to improve. The goal isn’t to track every penny β€” it’s to minimize fixed costs so you can spend more on what truly matters to you. Features * Easily add income and expenses to get a clear financial overview. * Track your debt and calculate your debt ratio β€” perfect for homebuyers. * Visualize your spending and see how much goes toward savings, fixed expenses, and fun. * Create an overview of all your financial assets and see your personal financial timeline. * Privacy first: Your budget stays private, stored only in your personal iCloud. * Seamless sync with iCloud: Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Feedback I hope you enjoy using Balance! Your feedback is always welcome.

About

Simple Simple Spending Tracker

Features
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Take control of your money β€” without the hassle. Simple Simple Spending Tracker makes it effortless to track expenses, scan receipts, and understand where your money goes. Everything you need, all in one place. KEY FEATURES β€’ Log expenses and income in seconds β€’ Scan receipts instantly with AI β€’ See your balance at a glance (day, week, or month) β€’ Understand your spending with clear, color-coded insights β€’ View expenses by date with an easy calendar view β€’ Export your data anytime (CSV) β€’ Customize categories to fit your lifestyle β€’ Use with or without an account PREMIUM β€’ Unlimited receipt scanning β€’ Full access to your spending history β€’ Automatic Gmail receipt import Start for free. No setup. Just open and go.

Screenshots

Balance4 screens
Simple Simple Spending Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Balance at none against Simple Simple Spending Tracker's shown. Simple Simple Spending Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Balance sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Simple Simple Spending Tracker sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Balance ships an update every 6 weeks, Simple Simple Spending Tracker every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Balance versus Simple Simple Spending Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalanceSimple Simple Spending Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS18.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size12 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarkus JahnsrudAkito SUZUKI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Balance

Subscriptions2
  • Balance Plus (1 month)$2.991 Month
  • Balance Plus (1 year)7 Days trial$9.991 Year
1 purchases

Simple Simple Spending Tracker

Subscriptions1
  • Premium$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Balance free?
Balance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Simple Spending Tracker free?
Simple Simple Spending Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Balance or Simple Simple Spending Tracker have ads?
Simple Simple Spending Tracker shows ads; Balance does not.
Which is updated more often, Balance or Simple Simple Spending Tracker?
Balance ships an update every 6 weeks, and Simple Simple Spending Tracker every 10 days. Most recently, Balance was updated on November 3, 2026 and Simple Simple Spending Tracker on October 31, 2026.

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