iSpend vs Nori
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
iSpend
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iSpend-CBT is a simple expense tracker. Before spending money, open the app and describe the purchase as either necessary or discretionary. Your expense will be recorded. At a glance, you can see your spending habits. You can set budgets and export your spending history as a spreadsheet.
Nori
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Nori is a spending support app built for the moments before an impulse buy. Open Nori, enter an amount, and choose what happened: spent it, waited, or did not spend. When you skip a purchase, Nori turns that pause into protected money and goal progress. When a purchase looks risky, Nori can add a short challenge flow to slow the decision down before checkout takes over. Use Nori to: - Log urges, waits, skipped purchases, and spending quickly - See money protected by decisions you did not make - Spot recurring pressure patterns without turning it into a budget chore - Build goals around what you want to protect - Keep support nearby with reminders, widgets, and quick actions Nori is not a bank-connected budget ledger. It is manual, local-first spending support for people who want a calmer pause between impulse and purchase. Core support stays free. Nori Plus adds private iCloud continuity, deeper support history, reminders, widgets, and pattern follow-through across your Apple devices. Nori is for reflection and behavior support. It is not financial advice, medical care, therapy, diagnosis, or emergency support. Terms of Use: https://anilcangueler.github.io/nori-legal/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://anilcangueler.github.io/nori-legal/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: iSpend at 3 against Nori's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | iSpend | Nori |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spencer Marks | ANILCAN GULER |
In-app purchases
iSpend
No in-app purchases
Nori
No in-app purchases







