Comparison

AlmostZero vs Zerosum

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

Head to head
About

AlmostZero

Manage all your debts, track spending, and set savings goals. Visualize your financial progress with clear charts and utilize proven repayment strategies to become debt-free faster. Gain a comprehensive view of your finances by linking debts to assets and access helpful financial education.

Highlights
  • Debt & Loan Management
  • Expense Tracking
  • Savings Goals
  • Link to Assets
  • Repayment Strategies (Snowball/Avalanche)
  • Financial Education
  • Multiple Currencies
Features
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AlmostZero is a personal finance app that helps you manage debt, track spending, and reach your savings goals. Credit cards, student loans, mortgages, auto loans — bring all your debts together in one app and get a clear picture of your financial situation. Struggling to plan repayments, spending more than you'd like, or finding it hard to save consistently? AlmostZero is designed to help you organize your money and stay on track without the stress. With visual progress indicators and practical repayment strategies, you can see exactly where you stand and how to move forward. 【Key Features】 ▸ Debt & Loan Management Track credit cards, personal loans, mortgages, auto loans, and student loans all in one place. The app automatically calculates accrued interest, remaining term, and estimated payoff date, so you can see the status of every debt at a glance. Repayment frequency is fully customizable — weekly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly, and more, matched to your income cycle. Clear progress charts show you how far you've come and help you stay motivated. Two proven repayment strategies are supported: the snowball method (pay off the smallest debts first) and the avalanche method (pay off the highest-interest debts first). Choose the strategy that fits your situation best. ▸ Expense Tracking Log your daily expenses and they're automatically organized by category. View spending by merchant or category to understand exactly where your money is going. Analyze spending trends by day, week, month, or year to identify your habits. Set a budget and receive a notification when you're approaching your limit. ▸ Savings Goals Create multiple savings goals with individual target amounts and deadlines. The app automatically calculates the savings pace you need and displays your progress clearly. A progress bar helps you stay on track. ▸ Link to Assets Connect your debts to assets like property or vehicles. By viewing debts and assets together, you get a more complete picture of your overall financial position. ▸ Tag Organization Use custom tags to organize your debts and expenses flexibly. View totals and statistics by tag to analyze your finances from different angles. ▸ Multiple Currencies All major world currencies are supported. Switch your display currency with a single tap — convenient for use abroad or managing finances across multiple currencies. ▸ Financial Education Access clear, approachable content covering debt management, savings tips, investing basics, and other financial topics. Build your financial knowledge right inside the app. ▸ Financial Calculator Simulate different repayment and savings plans with the built-in calculator to make more informed financial decisions. 【Privacy & Security】 Protecting your financial data is our top priority. AlmostZero supports biometric lock with Face ID and Touch ID. All data is stored on your device and synced securely through iCloud. No account creation or bank linking required. Your data is never collected or shared with third parties. 【Data Management】 iCloud sync automatically shares your data between your iPhone and iPad. Import and export in JSON format makes backup and data transfer simple. 【What Sets AlmostZero Apart】 • Built for debt reduction — packed with features to help you pay off what you owe • Simple and intuitive — powerful yet easy to use • Strong privacy — your data stays on your device and in iCloud only • Regular updates — new features and improvements added continuously Start today with AlmostZero and bring more clarity to your finances. Reduce your debt step by step and work toward your savings goals.

About

Zerosum

This app helps you meticulously plan your finances using a zero-based budgeting approach. It allows you to allocate every dollar before spending, track savings goals, and gain insights through detailed analytics and forecasts. You can choose between automatic bank syncing or manual entry, and even share your budget with family.

Highlights
  • Zero-based budgeting
  • Savings goal tracking
  • Financial analytics and forecasts
  • Recurring transaction scheduling
  • Bank sync or manual entry
  • Family budget sharing
Features
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Zerosum is zero-based budgeting that actually makes sense. Plan every dollar before you spend it, hit your savings goals, and always know exactly where your money is going. PLAN EVERY DOLLAR Start each month by planning where every dollar goes, so your spending matches your priorities before the money is gone. SAVINGS GOALS THAT FIT REAL LIFE Save on a schedule, refill monthly categories, save by a date, or track open-ended balances. Simple goals for how people actually budget. ANALYTICS AND FORECASTS Net worth, spending by category, cash flow, income trends, and financial forecasts. Twelve reports that help you make better decisions. RECURRING TRANSACTIONS Set bills, subscriptions, and paychecks once with flexible scheduling: daily, weekly, monthly, yearly, or any custom interval. Never enter the same transaction twice. BANK SYNC OR FULLY MANUAL Connect your accounts for automatic imports, or go fully manual. Your workflow, your choice. SHARE WITH FAMILY Share a budget with your partner or family so everyone stays on the same page. Your money, organized. Start with a free 1 month trial. SUBSCRIPTIONS Zerosum offers Basic, Plus and Pro plans, each available monthly or annually. Prices are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase, and your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://zerosum.so/terms Privacy Policy: https://zerosum.so/privacy

Screenshots

AlmostZero4 screens
Zerosum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zerosum at every 2 days against AlmostZero's every 2 weeks. Zerosum also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and chart position (#187 vs unranked). AlmostZero's advantage is ratings volume (75 vs 24). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. AlmostZero sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Zerosum sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zerosum holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of AlmostZero's written reviews are positive against 92% of Zerosum's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AlmostZero ships an update every 2 weeks, Zerosum every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
AlmostZero versus Zerosum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlmostZeroZerosum
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (75 ratings)5.0 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#187 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size224 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLife Utility Apps, LLCPedro Fidalgo

Customer experience

AlmostZero

All ratings75 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%

Zerosum

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

AlmostZero

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro$0.991 Month
  • AlmostZero Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • AlmostZero Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time10
  • Tip$0.99
  • Tip$2.99
  • Tip$3.99
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  • Tip$5.99
  • Tip$7.99
  • Tip$12.99
  • Lifetime Pro$14.99
  • Tip$14.99
  • Steak Dinner sized Tip$19.99
  • Lifetime AlmostZero Pro$49.99
6 purchases

Zerosum

Subscriptions6
  • Zerosum Basic (Monthly)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Zerosum Plus (Monthly)1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • Zerosum Pro (Monthly)1 Month trial$12.991 Month
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  • Zerosum Basic (Annual)$39.991 Year
  • Zerosum Plus1 Month trial$59.991 Year
  • Zerosum Pro (Annual)1 Month trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is AlmostZero free?
AlmostZero is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zerosum free?
Zerosum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AlmostZero or Zerosum?
Zerosum is rated higher. AlmostZero averages 4.8 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Zerosum averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.
Do AlmostZero or Zerosum have ads?
Neither AlmostZero nor Zerosum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AlmostZero or Zerosum?
AlmostZero ships an update every 2 weeks, and Zerosum every 2 days. Most recently, AlmostZero was updated on October 13, 2026 and Zerosum on October 16, 2026.

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