# Spendar vs Money Manager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Money Manager at 70% against Spendar's 0%. Money Manager also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). Spendar's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spendar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Money Manager sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spendar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Money Manager has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Spendar's written reviews are positive against 70% of Money Manager's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Spendar ships an update every 3 days, Money Manager fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spendar | Money Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spendar-expense-tracker/id1639150541/reviews)** | [4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/money-manager-spendwave/id6463366735/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mehmet Saltan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639150543) | [Robin Guido Schmidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571959440) |

## What reviewers say

### Spendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spendar-expense-tracker/id1639150541)

This app helps you track your spending, organize bills, and plan your finances. It provides insights into where your money goes, helping you save and budget effectively with reminders and visual charts.

**Highlights:** Spending tracking, Bill organization, Expense management, Budget planning, Spending reminders, Category-based spending analysis, Historical spending charts

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spendar Premium - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Spendar Premium - Yearly | $23.99 | per year |
| Spendar Premium - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Money Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/money-manager-spendwave/id6463366735)

Easily manage your income and expenses with this personal finance companion. Track spending, set savings goals, and gain insights with detailed analyses and a financial calendar. Securely organize your money across different accounts and currencies.

**Highlights:** Multiple accounts and currencies, Quick transaction recording, Financial calendar overview, Customizable spending categories, Savings goal tracking, Detailed financial analysis, Data encryption for security

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpendWave+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| SpendWave+ Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| SpendWave+ Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| SpendWave+ one-time purchase | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spendar free?

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

### Is Money Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spendar or Money Manager?

Spendar is rated higher. Spendar averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Money Manager averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do Spendar or Money Manager have ads?

Spendar shows ads; Money Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spendar or Money Manager?

Spendar ships an update every 3 days, and Money Manager fortnightly. Most recently, Spendar was updated on November 3, 2026 and Money Manager on November 4, 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.*