Kontrol vs Paycheck Flow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kontrol
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Keep every subscription in check, without handing over your bank details. Kontrol shows all your subscriptions at a glance: what they cost, when they are due, and how much you spend on them in a year. Unlike apps that read your bank account, Kontrol keeps your data on your device. PRIVACY FIRST • No bank connection • No account to create • Your data stays on your device • Works offline too EVERY SUBSCRIPTION AT A GLANCE • Streaming, music, gym, phone plan and the rest, in one place • A calendar of every payment, day by day • Monthly and yearly cost, always in view • Categories to sort your fixed expenses NEVER BILLED BY SURPRISE • A reminder before each renewal, at the time you choose • Pause a subscription, or follow the steps to cancel it • Added in one tap: popular services like Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, YouTube Premium or ChatGPT are already in the list CLEAR AND SIMPLE • A clean design, with no long setup • Light and dark mode • Local reminders, right on your iPhone PERFECT FOR anyone who wants to keep their spending in check without giving an app their bank login. WHY KONTROL? • No account, no bank connection • Your data stays yours • You see what your subscriptions really cost per year • A reminder before it gets expensive Free: 7 subscriptions | Pro: unlimited, iCloud Sync, custom categories, CSV export Stop paying for subscriptions you forgot about. Kontrol puts your privacy first. Privacy Policy: https://maceobasse.com/kontrol/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Paycheck Flow
Take control of your finances by planning monthly income, tracking expenses, and monitoring subscriptions. Build savings goals and manage debt with AI-powered insights in a clean, simplified interface.
- Monthly budget planning
- Expense and income tracking
- Recurring bill reminders
- Savings goals tracking
- Debt payoff tracking
- Subscription monitoring
- AI financial insights
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Paycheck helps you take control of your money before the month controls you. Plan your monthly income, track every expense, monitor subscriptions, manage debt, and build savings goals — all in one clean app. Whether you live paycheck to paycheck or just want better financial habits, Paycheck gives you a clear picture of where your money is going. FEATURES • Monthly budget planning • Expense and income tracking • Smart recurring bill reminders • Savings goals with progress tracking • Debt payoff tracking • Subscription monitoring • AI financial insights and budgeting assistant • Connected bank accounts • Spending charts and analytics • Secure and private experience Paycheck is designed to simplify personal finance without complicated spreadsheets or overwhelming banking tools. Terms of Use (EULA): https://paycheck.appsylabs.site/terms Privacy Policy: https://paycheck.appsylabs.site/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paycheck Flow at none against Kontrol's 2. Paycheck Flow also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Kontrol sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Paycheck Flow asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kontrol ships an update every 2 months, Paycheck Flow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kontrol | Paycheck Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maceo Basse | Marouane akchar |
In-app purchases
Kontrol
- Pro Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Pro Lifetime$24.99
Paycheck Flow
No in-app purchases









