Comparison

ZenBudget vs Monetly

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

Head to head
About

ZenBudget

Features
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ZenBudget is a mindful budgeting app that asks you to record every expense yourself. Skip the bank links and receipt scanners—by entering each purchase manually, you relive the moment of spending and bring unconscious out-flows into clear view. Designed for quiet, Zen-like consistency, the app feels frictionless to open and log. Siri and Shortcuts support make quick capture even easier. All your data stays in sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac through iCloud.

About

Monetly

Features
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Start your journey to financial freedom with Monet. Inspired by the minimalist elegance of Claude Monet's art, managing your money is no longer a chore—it's a beautiful experience. Why Choose Monet? Full Privacy: Your data never leaves your device. We don't use servers to store your financial info. No registration, no cloud—total privacy. Zero Permissions: Monet doesn't ask for your contacts, location, or camera. It works completely independently. Debts & Credits: Keep track of who owes you and who you owe. Never miss a due date again. Visual Analytics: Categorize expenses and visualize your budget with professional charts and trends. Premium Themes: Choose from Midnight, Monet, Ocean, and more. Customize the app to match your unique style. Simplify your financial life. Track your income and expenses with the most elegant tool available.aster Your Personal Finance

Screenshots

ZenBudget2 screens
Monetly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Monetly at 15.1 against ZenBudget's 26.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
ZenBudget versus Monetly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZenBudgetMonetly
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB38 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKouki SaitoSinan Kartal

In-app purchases

None

ZenBudget

No in-app purchases

None

Monetly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZenBudget free?
ZenBudget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monetly free?
Monetly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZenBudget or Monetly have ads?
Neither ZenBudget nor Monetly shows ads.

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