Pockt vs Hesabaty
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Pockt
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Pockt is your personal finance companion designed for effortless expense tracking, simple, powerful, and beautifully minimal. Take control of your money without complicated spreadsheets or clunky interfaces. With Pockt, every cent counts, and logging your financial activity becomes second nature. Effortless One-Tap Entry Say goodbye to tedious budgeting. With just one tap, quickly record expenses or earnings. Simply select βEarningβ or βSpending,β enter the amount, pick from intuitive category icons, add an optional note if you like, and youβre done. Itβs fast, straightforward, and makes daily financial tracking a breeze. Clean, Distraction-Free Interface Experience an ultra-minimal design crafted to keep you focused on your money, not complicated menus. Enjoy a clear, crisp list view showcasing your financial activity at a glance, complemented by a bold, easy-to-read totals banner. Intuitive, vibrant icons enhance readability and ensure quick navigation without overwhelming visual clutter. Powerful Instant Filters Instantly understand your spending habits with easy-to-use filters. Simply tap the clock or category icon to quickly sort your data by Today, This Month, This Year, or specific categories. Effortlessly identify spending trends, pinpoint your biggest expenses, and make informed decisions to optimize your budget. Detailed Transaction Views Every detail matters. Pockt lets you drill down into each entry, providing the exact date, full notes, and quick editing or deletion, all accessible from one intuitive screen. Stay precise and informed with comprehensive transaction information at your fingertips. Comprehensive Multi-Currency Support Whether youβre traveling, doing international business, or simply managing expenses across currencies, Pockt adapts to your financial life seamlessly. Switch between currencies such as TRY, USD, EUR, or GBP in the settings, and watch as all amounts update dynamically throughout the app. Perfect for Daily Use From morning coffees and grocery trips to monthly salaries and spontaneous purchases, Pockt effortlessly captures all your daily transactions. Transform the often-daunting task of financial tracking into an engaging and satisfying daily habit. Pockt is your go-to app, whether youβre budgeting meticulously or simply curious about your spending patterns. Privacy and Security Focused We understand your financial information is private. Pockt prioritizes your security, ensuring your personal data remains confidential and safe. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your finances are securely stored on your device, with no unnecessary sharing. Ideal for Everyone Perfect for students managing budgets, professionals tracking business expenses, travelers monitoring international spending, or anyone simply seeking clarity about their finances. Pockt is designed for everyone who wants simplicity and efficiency in financial management. Make managing your money effortless, intuitive, and enjoyable. Download Pockt today, and start gaining real-time insights into your finances with unmatched simplicity and clarity. If you have any feature suggestions, you can contact me at mertborasahin@gmail.com, or you can submit an issue at https://github.com/boramerts/Pockt
Hesabaty
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Hesabaty is the personal-budgeting app built for Egypt. Track every pound β automatically. Privacy Policy: https://hesabatypersonal.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ β AUTOMATIC SMS TRACKING β Hesabaty parses bank SMS from 12 Egyptian banks (CIB, NBE, Banque Misr, AAIB, QNB, ADCB, HSBC, Emirates NBD, Mashreq, Suez Canal Bank, Faisal Islamic, ABC) using a one-time iOS Shortcut setup. Every transaction lands in your dashboard the moment your bank texts you β no copy-paste, no waiting until end of month. β APPLE PAY READY β Tap, pay, tracked. Hesabaty integrates with Apple Pay through a Shortcut so contactless payments show up in your budget instantly. β SMART MONTHLY BUDGETS β Set a budget per category and let Hesabaty roll the leftover into next month automatically. Watch overspending in real time with a clear progress ring on each category. No more guessing where the money went. β SAVINGS GOALS β Working toward a new phone, a trip, or an emergency fund? Create a goal, set a target, and Hesabaty shows your progress every time you save. β SUBSCRIPTIONS & BILLS β Track every recurring charge β Netflix, ADSL, gym, school fees β and get a heads-up before each renewal so nothing slips through. β TRENDS & INSIGHTS β See where your money goes across weeks and months with category breakdowns, top merchants, and a smart AI assistant that answers questions about your own spending in plain English or Arabic. β PRIVATE BY DESIGN β Your raw SMS messages never leave your phone unencrypted. Bank text is parsed locally and only the structured transaction (amount, merchant, category) is stored. We never sell your data and never share it with third parties. Every database table is protected with row-level security so only you can read your own data. β ARABIC + ENGLISH β Fully translated with proper right-to-left layout. The app feels native in both languages. β HESABATY PRO β Upgrade to Pro to unlock: β’ Unlimited AI budgeting assistant chat β’ AI-powered monthly spending insights β’ Unlimited bank-SMS auto-tracking (free tier is 30/month) β’ Export to CSV / PDF for your accountant or records β’ Priority support Pro is billed monthly or yearly β cancel anytime from your Apple ID subscriptions. β BUILT FOR EGYPT β EGP as the primary currency. InstaPay fees applied automatically on outgoing transfers so your balance matches your bank statement. Cairo timezone for budget resets. Categories tuned for how Egyptians actually spend. Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pockt at none against Hesabaty's 2. Pockt also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Hesabaty's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Hesabaty sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pockt asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pockt ships an update every 2 weeks, Hesabaty every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pockt | Hesabaty |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BORA MERT SAHIN | Abdallah Mohamed-Rashad |
In-app purchases
Pockt
No in-app purchases
Hesabaty
- Hesabaty Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
- Hesabaty Pro Yearly$29.991 Year









