Comparison

Tiny Account Book vs Finote

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

Head to head
About

Tiny Account Book

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Bookkeeping is an excellent living habit, and developing a good habit of bookkeeping is the only way to financial freedom ** Advertise ** This app has no advertisements or financial product recommendations, and you can keep accounts without logging in ** Privacy ** All account-related data generated by the user are stored locally on the user's device ** Transaction Attributes ** Transactions support binding categories, projects, businesses, accounts and other attributes ** Simple Design ** Adopting the native design style of the system, abandoning the complicated interface design, allowing users to focus more on using the core functions instead of spending energy on learning how to operate ** Multi-lingual ** All interfaces support displaying 4 different languages including English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Japanese More functions are under development, so stay tuned

About

Finote

This app helps you manage your finances by tracking expenses and setting budget goals. It also reminds you of important dates like birthdays and anniversaries, all within a calming interface.

Highlights
  • Smart expense tracking
  • Budget goal setting
  • Anniversary and birthday reminders
  • Visual spending reports
  • PDF export and sharing
  • Local data storage
Features
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Finote is a simple expense tracker and budget planner designed to help you understand your spending and stay on budget — while never forgetting important dates. More than just a finance app, Finote combines daily expense tracking with thoughtful anniversary reminders, helping you stay organized in both money and moments. With its soft lavender interface, Finote brings calm and clarity to your daily finances and life routines. Key Features Smart Expense Tracking – Quickly log income and expenses to keep a clear view of your spending and budget. Budget Goals – Set spending limits and receive gentle reminders to stay mindful and in control. Anniversary & Birthday Reminders – Remember birthdays, anniversaries, and meaningful dates so you never miss a special moment. Visual Reports – Automatically generate weekly, monthly, and yearly summaries to understand your spending patterns. PDF Export & Sharing – Export your expense reports as PDFs to save or share your bills anytime. Local Storage – Your data stays on your device only, private and secure. Finote makes tracking expenses feel warm and human — not just about numbers, but about capturing life’s little joys. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Tiny Account Book4 screens
Finote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tiny Account Book at none against Finote's 7. Tiny Account Book also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Finote sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Tiny Account Book asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tiny Account Book ships an update every 10 days, Finote every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tiny Account Book versus Finote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTiny Account BookFinote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer盛华 陆华 郑

In-app purchases

None

Tiny Account Book

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Finote

Subscriptions4
  • monthly$1.991 Month
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Yearly$6.991 Year
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  • Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime Membership$2.99
  • Lifetime Premium$12.99
  • Lifetime Premium$49.99

Questions

Is Tiny Account Book free?
Tiny Account Book is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Finote free?
Finote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tiny Account Book or Finote have ads?
Neither Tiny Account Book nor Finote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tiny Account Book or Finote?
Tiny Account Book ships an update every 10 days, and Finote every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Account Book was updated on September 26, 2026 and Finote on October 5, 2026.

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