# Finanztest vs Manager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Manager at 63% against Finanztest's 25%. Manager also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 19 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Finanztest sells 28 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months and Manager sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Finanztest ships an update every 19 months, Manager every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Finanztest | Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manager-nachrichten/id992101844/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **62** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **63.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Stiftung Warentest](https://appshunter.io/developer/426943455) | [manager magazin Verlagsgesellschaft mbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/610340189) |

## What reviewers say

### Finanztest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finanztest/id582941027)

Access comprehensive consumer advice and legal information through digital editions of a trusted magazine. Offers tests and tips on insurance, investments, taxes, and law, with a service section comparing stocks and funds.

**Highlights:** Digital reading mode with adjustable text size, Dark mode for eye comfort, Text-to-speech function for articles, Text-based table of contents, Comparison of stocks and investment funds, Purchase individual issues or subscribe

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (28)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abo | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| Abo | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Abo | $59.99 | per year |
| Ausgabe 12/2017 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 04/2018 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 06/2020 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 04/21 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 05/23 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 03/24 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 04/24 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 06/2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 07/2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 03/2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 04/2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 12/2024 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 01/2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 02/2025 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 04/2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 01/2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 02/2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 03/2026 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 11/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 12/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 10/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 05/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 08/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 07/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ausgabe 09/2025 | $6.99 | one-time |


### Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manager-nachrichten/id992101844)

Access current economic news, exclusive articles, and magazine content. Stay informed with personalized notifications, podcasts, and offline reading capabilities. Offers premium subscriptions for in-depth insights and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Current economic news, Exclusive articles, Digital magazine content, Personalized push notifications, Offline reading, Podcasts, Cross-device saved articles

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Werbefrei lesen | $4.49 | per month |
| mm premium Monatsabo | $11.99 | per month |
| manager+ Monatsabo | $26.99 | per month |
| manager+ Monatsabo | $26.99 | per month |
| manager+ Jahresabo | $259.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Finanztest free?

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

### Is Manager free?

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

### Do Finanztest or Manager have ads?

Neither Finanztest nor Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Finanztest or Manager?

Finanztest ships an update every 19 months, and Manager every 6 weeks. Most recently, Finanztest was updated on October 24, 2026 and Manager on October 24, 2026.

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