Comparison

はじめての家計簿 vs Minimal Expense Tracker

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

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About

はじめての家計簿

Features
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はじめての家計簿は、「続けること」を最優先に設計されたシンプルな家計簿アプリです。 こんな方におすすめ: 家計簿をつけたことがない初心者の方 他の家計簿アプリで挫折した経験がある方 複雑な機能ではなく、シンプルな記録を求める方 継続しやすい家計管理方法を探している方 主な機能: 簡単入力: 金額入力→チェックボタンで完了 自動集計: 月間収支を自動で計算・表示 カレンダー表示: 収入・支出が色分けされた印で一目瞭然 カテゴリ分類: 必要最小限のシンプルな分類 データ保存: 端末内で安全にデータを保管 面倒な設定や複雑な操作は一切なし。「続ける」ことを何より大切にした、すべての人にやさしい家計簿アプリです。

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Minimal Expense Tracker

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Thank you for using Minimal Expense Tracker! Here’s a quick overview of the features: ◆ Pie Chart Easily check the spending ratio by category. ◆ Line Chart Track your monthly spending trends. You can view data for the past year or by calendar year (e.g., 2025). Tap on the chart to see detailed information. ◆ Custom Categories Create as many categories as you like. Some common categories are set by default, but you can freely edit them to suit your needs. To add, edit, or delete categories, open the expense form and tap the settings (gear icon) in the top right corner → “Category Settings.” You can also manage categories directly from the category selection screen in the expense form: Tap the “+” button (top right) to open the add form. Long-press a category to open the edit/delete form. ◆ Scheduled Expenses Settings You can automatically register recurring expenses (such as rent, internet, or subscriptions) as scheduled expenses. ◆ Closing Date Settings Adjust your monthly closing date to match your payday. For example, if you set the 25th as the closing date, “September 2025” will cover expenses from Aug 26 to Sep 25, 2025. ◆ Themes Choose from 12 different theme combinations: Light/Dark appearance 6 theme colors: Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Purple and Pink. Dark mode is recommended for the best chart display. ◆ Currency Settings Currently supports 6 currencies: JPY (¥), USD ($), EUR (€), GBP (£), TWD ($) and KRW (₩). ◆Privacy All your data is stored locally on your device, ensuring your privacy and security. Thank you.

Screenshots

はじめての家計簿4 screens
Minimal Expense Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: はじめての家計簿 at none against Minimal Expense Tracker's 1. はじめての家計簿 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Minimal Expense Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price 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. Minimal Expense Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. はじめての家計簿 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
はじめての家計簿 versus Minimal Expense Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterはじめての家計簿Minimal Expense Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeiru YasuharaFUKUKAWA LAB

In-app purchases

None

はじめての家計簿

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Minimal Expense Tracker

One-time1
  • Premium$9.99

Questions

Is はじめての家計簿 free?
はじめての家計簿 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minimal Expense Tracker free?
Minimal Expense Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do はじめての家計簿 or Minimal Expense Tracker have ads?
Minimal Expense Tracker shows ads; はじめての家計簿 does not.

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