Comparison

Big Numbers vs Monacker

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

Head to head
About

Big Numbers

This app offers a minimalist approach to tracking your finances. It automatically syncs with over 19,000 banks to display your daily, weekly, and monthly spending in a clear, visual format. Enjoy instant notifications and home-screen widgets for quick budget checks.

Highlights
  • Automatic bank sync
  • Instant spending overview
  • Home screen widgets
  • Real-time notifications
  • Minimalist interface
  • Face ID/Touch ID protection
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Big Numbers is the minimalist budget & expense tracker that shows your daily, weekly, and monthly spending in one tap. Connect any of 19,000+ banks, see every transaction instantly, and stay on budget with elegant home-screen widgets. FASTEST EXPENSE TRACKING • See daily, weekly, and monthly spending at a glance • No manual entry—automatic bank sync via Teller & Plaid • Track unlimited accounts (checking, credit cards, savings) • Real-time transaction updates with instant notifications • Smart spending calculations tailored to your account type BEAUTIFUL iOS 26 DESIGN • Liquid glass interface that feels native to iOS • Spending trend badges show percentage changes • Color-coded accounts for quick visual recognition • Clean, distraction-free interface—no ads or charts • Dark mode support with elegant gradients PRIVACY & SECURITY FIRST • Face ID / Touch ID protection for sensitive data • Bank tokens stored in Keychain (industry standard) • On-device data processing—your info stays private • Support for 19,000+ financial institutions • Secure OAuth connections (no stored passwords) HOME SCREEN WIDGETS • Lock screen widgets for instant spending checks • Multiple widget sizes and configurations • See your budget without opening the app • Auto-refreshing data throughout the day • Configurable periods (daily, weekly, monthly) SMART MONEY MANAGEMENT • Hide specific transactions from calculations • Custom account colors for organization • Flexible time periods (calendar vs. rolling weeks/months) • Invert transaction logic for different account types • Filter by account to see individual spending WORKS WITH YOUR BANKS Connects seamlessly with major banks including Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citi, Capital One, Discover, American Express, and 19,000+ more through secure Teller and Plaid integrations. WHY CHOOSE BIG NUMBERS? Unlike complex budgeting apps with overwhelming features, Big Numbers focuses on what matters: how much you're spending. No categories to manage, no budgets to set up, no learning curve. Just connect your bank and instantly see your spending in beautiful, easy-to-read numbers. PERFECT FOR: • Busy professionals who want quick financial insights • Anyone tired of complicated budgeting apps • People who prefer visual clarity over detailed reports • iPhone users who love beautiful, native design • Privacy-conscious individuals seeking secure banking apps Download Big Numbers today and experience the fastest, most beautiful way to track your money. Start your free trial now!

About

Monacker

Manually track income and expenses with a fast, intuitive interface. Quickly enter transactions, import/export data, and sync securely via iCloud. Customize categories and enjoy a completely ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Fast transaction entry
  • Import/export CSV data
  • iCloud sync for data safety
  • Customizable categories
  • Ad-free experience
  • Quick app loading
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Enjoy tracking your income and expenses with a simple, quick, liquid glass interface. Enter transactions in less than 5 seconds with a highly optimized transaction entry that shows you similar previous transactions to quickly autofill your transaction description and category Features: * 100% free forever. Tips are optional and always appreciated :) * No ads, no popups, no prompts to review the app, no data collection, no analytics. I created this app for myself and I don't enjoy being bothered so I'm not going to bother anyone else. If I ever stop working on this app, I will open source it * Shortcuts support so you can automatically create transactions from financial notifications * Export all your transactions to csv format in less than 2 seconds. You own your data * Import your existing transactions in csv format. All that's necessary is 5 columns: Description, Category, Amount, Type (Expense/Income), and Date (ISO 8601 format). You can optionally add Color and Icon columns to further customize your categories * All your transactions are synced to your iCloud. With CloudKit integration, all your transactions are safe even if you break your phone * Customize your categories to your liking. If the in-app customization is not sufficient, you can export the colors and icons in your csv file, and import it back in to see your changes. The icons are SF Symbols * Enter transactions fast, seriously fast * Instant app loading How this app came to be: I've been manually tracking my income and expenses for 10 years now. I've previously manually tracked in a spreadsheet and tried other apps, but I've consistently had gripes with them. I have always wanted to make my dream money tracking app, and the appeal of liquid glass finally pushed me to learn iOS app development to create this. I have tried for a few years to build this but always gave up because the mountain of learning app development was extremely daunting and I kept getting stuck. Now I'm just happy that I have something I can give to the world that I will use myself, and I hope others can use it too. How I recommend people track their money: * The best time to start tracking all your transactions was yesterday * Ensure you have notifications every time you get paid, and for every single transaction that occurs on any of your credit/debit cards and bank accounts * Every time a transaction occurs, track it as soon as possible, via Shortcuts automations if possible. * Feel every monetary transaction so you don't get complacent with money FAQ: Q: How should I categorize an expense that may fit multiple categories? A: Personally I'll just group things into whatever fits best, so I'll generally use "Groceries" for a Costco run, but if I'm buying more decorations or something I may log it as "Household". You can always manually enter multiple transactions for something you pay for. Things even out Q: Can you add xyz way to visualize the data? A: I made the csv export as painless as possible so people can use other better tools for visualizing their transactions. Q: How can I support you? A: Tip Jar :) Email: alexpyginapps@gmail.com

Screenshots

Big Numbers4 screens
Monacker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Monacker at 5.0 against Big Numbers's 4.1. Monacker also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Big Numbers's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 9). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Big Numbers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Monacker sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Monacker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Big Numbers's written reviews are positive against 100% of Monacker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Numbers ships an update every 3 weeks, Monacker weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Big Numbers versus Monacker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig NumbersMonacker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (36 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.0 — better27.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig Numbers, Inc.Alexander Pygin

Customer experience

Big Numbers

All ratings36 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative19.4%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral13.6%
Negative18.2%

Monacker

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Big Numbers

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Login screen freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Provident Credit Union and KeyPoint Credit Union
  • Option to toggle between 1 week and 2 week views
  • Display current account balance
  • Support for Apple Card and multiple cards

Monacker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Big Numbers

Subscriptions2
  • 3 Card Subscription | Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • 1 Card for 1 Year | Beta Promo$0.997 Days
7 purchases

Monacker

One-time7
  • Survival Tip$0.99
  • Struggle Tip$1.99
  • Stability tip$4.99
Show 4 more
  • Security Tip$9.99
  • Independence Tip$19.99
  • Freedom Tip$49.99
  • Abundance Tip$99.99

Questions

Is Big Numbers free?
Big Numbers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monacker free?
Monacker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Big Numbers or Monacker?
Monacker is rated higher. Big Numbers averages 4.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Monacker averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Big Numbers or Monacker have ads?
Neither Big Numbers nor Monacker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Big Numbers or Monacker?
Big Numbers ships an update every 3 weeks, and Monacker weekly. Most recently, Big Numbers was updated on August 13, 2026 and Monacker on September 17, 2026.

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