# Chronicle vs Bills Manager

The clearest difference is ads: Chronicle at none against Bills Manager's shown. Chronicle also leads on chart position (#142 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). Bills Manager's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 68%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chronicle sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year and Bills Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Chronicle against 4.8 for Bills Manager. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 8.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Chronicle's written reviews are positive against 85% of Bills Manager's.

Chronicle ships an update every 4 weeks, Bills Manager every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chronicle | Bills Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicle-bill-organizer/id572561420/reviews)** | [4.8 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bills-manager/id834370671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K | **8.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LittleFin LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/402352690) | [Jose Fabian Pena](https://appshunter.io/developer/824000829) |

## What reviewers say

### Chronicle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicle-bill-organizer/id572561420)

**Currently charting:** #142 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps you manage your bills and subscriptions by sending timely reminders to avoid late payments and credit score damage. It tracks payment history and offers advanced features like future bill forecasting and intelligent amount estimation for variable expenses.

**Highlights:** Bill reminders, Subscription tracking, Payment history, Cloud sync, Forecast view, Amount to save calculation, Intelligent estimated amount due

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chronicle Pro | $14.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent desktop integration
- 🔍 Comprehensive bill tracking
- 🕰️ Reliable bill reminders
- 🗓️ Helpful forecasting and reporting
- 🤝 Seamless cross-device sync

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional sync and stability issues
- 🔒 Concerns over lack of privacy/security options
- 💰 Subscription model not universally liked
- 📊 Limited customization and reporting features
- 🗓️ Inconsistent date handling for recurring bills

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect bill due date calculations
- Unreliable automatic payment logging
- Crashes when navigating payment history

**Requested features**

- Allow partial bill payments
- Provide more flexible repeat interval options
- Add income tracking and balance forecasting
- Improve export/reporting capabilities
- Introduce multi-user/family support


### Bills Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bills-manager/id834370671)

This finance app helps you manage your payments and avoid late fees with a simple, intuitive design. Track upcoming and past due bills, set custom reminders, and attach photos for easy reference. All your data is stored locally on your device for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Monthly bill tracking, Calendar view, Customizable notifications, Passcode and Touch ID protection, Attach photos to bills, Recurring bills management, Data backup and restore

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Helps stay organized and on top of bills
- 💡 Customizable categories and views
- 🔒 Doesn't require bank account connections
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification issues (not working or inconsistent)
- 💡 Lack of option to mark bills as partially paid
- 💡 No way to track when payments clear bank account
- 💡 Limited customization options (e.g. colors, layouts)
- 🐛 Data loss when switching devices or reinstalling

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring bills automatically turning off
- Paid bills getting unmarked after app use
- Crashes when marking bills as paid

**Requested features**

- Option to set bills with no end date
- Ability to track paydays and link them to bills
- Export/import functionality for bill data
- Customizable notification settings
- Integration with mobile banking apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chronicle free?

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

### Is Bills Manager free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chronicle or Bills Manager?

Chronicle is rated higher. Chronicle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Bills Manager averages 4.8 from 8.1K ratings.

### Do Chronicle or Bills Manager have ads?

Bills Manager shows ads; Chronicle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chronicle or Bills Manager?

Chronicle ships an update every 4 weeks, and Bills Manager every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chronicle was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bills Manager on November 6, 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.*