Comparison

AskTheWiseGuy vs Jar

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

Head to head
About

AskTheWiseGuy

Features
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AskTheWiseGuy App is a central place for personal finance mastery. The mobile app covers different dimensions of how we manage and experience personal finance in our lives, here they are: Learn: Through FREE YouTube videos, the app intends to impart financial wisdom to people who are interested in making a change in national life. Understand: This section intends to deep dive into understanding concepts in a structured manner which is delivered through various courses, depending on the level of their understanding and individual seeks. See: This unique section allows the user to monitor the performance of their portfolio, map and the entire wealth of individual lives on the app. They can also get access to personal documents which were collated on a secured Google Drive folder which are sequentially stored. Act: The most important aspect is getting results that are based on your actions. This section has 3 types of calculators, personalized action points, a link to attend our LIVE Wise Webinars & a link to book meetings with our experts.

About

Jar

Visualize your savings progress with an interactive 3D jar that fills with coins as you deposit money. Set and track multiple financial goals with customizable names, emojis, and currencies. Stay motivated with visual feedback, charts, and helpful reminders.

Highlights
  • 3D interactive jar visualization
  • Unlimited savings goals (Premium)
  • Transaction logging and history
  • Multi-currency support (47 currencies)
  • Charts and analytics
  • Home screen widgets
  • Customizable reminders
Features
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Jar turns saving money into something you actually want to do. Watch a beautiful 3D jar fill with coins every time you make a deposit. Drag to spin it 360 degrees. See your progress come to life — not just as a number on a screen, but as a jar you can hold and turn. Set a goal — vacation, car, house, emergency fund, or anything else — give it a name and an emoji, and start saving. Every deposit moves you closer. Every milestone feels earned. KEY FEATURES - 3D Interactive Jar — A SceneKit-powered jar fills with coins as you deposit money. Drag to rotate it. Satisfying, visual, and motivating. - Multiple Savings Goals — Create unlimited goals (Premium). Name each one, pick an emoji, and track them all in one place. - Transaction Tracking — Log deposits and withdrawals with notes, bank names, and dates. Full history always available. - Currency Conversion — Choose from 47 global currencies. Set a display currency and every goal converts automatically. - Charts and Analytics — View bar charts and line charts across Week, Month, Year, or All Time. Watch trends develop. - Home Screen Widgets — Small and medium WidgetKit widgets show your goal progress at a glance, no app required. - Reminders — Schedule daily, weekly, or monthly push notifications so you never miss a chance to save. - Transaction History — Search, filter by goal, date range, or transaction type. Every deposit and withdrawal, always logged. - 11 Languages — English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Thai, Turkish, and Chinese Simplified. WHO IS JAR FOR? Jar is built for people who save for specific things — not for complex budgeters managing categories and spreadsheets. If you are saving for a vacation, a new car, a down payment, a gadget, or an emergency cushion, Jar gives you a single focused tool to track that goal and stay motivated until you reach it. PRICING - Free: 1 savings goal, core tracking, transaction history - Premium: Unlimited goals, home screen widgets, cloud backup, priority support Premium is available as a monthly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Download Jar today and start turning your savings goals into reality.

Screenshots

AskTheWiseGuy4 screens
Jar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AskTheWiseGuy at none against Jar's 3. Jar's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 24 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Jar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. AskTheWiseGuy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AskTheWiseGuy ships an update every 24 months, Jar fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AskTheWiseGuy versus Jar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAskTheWiseGuyJar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArpit AroraMetehan Gurgentepe

In-app purchases

None

AskTheWiseGuy

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Jar

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Features$9.991 Month
  • Unlock features$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Features$16.99

Questions

Is AskTheWiseGuy free?
AskTheWiseGuy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jar free?
Jar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AskTheWiseGuy or Jar have ads?
Neither AskTheWiseGuy nor Jar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AskTheWiseGuy or Jar?
AskTheWiseGuy ships an update every 24 months, and Jar fortnightly. Most recently, AskTheWiseGuy was updated on October 10, 2026 and Jar on October 24, 2026.

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