Comparison

MerryDiv vs Drip

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

Head to head
About

MerryDiv

Automatically track all your dividend payments from linked brokerage accounts. Get a clear overview of past, present, and projected dividend income, along with detailed portfolio insights. Manual tracking and public sharing options are also available.

Highlights
  • Automatic dividend tracking
  • Link multiple brokerage accounts
  • Projected annual dividend income
  • Portfolio value and cost basis
  • Manual stock and dividend entry
  • Public portfolio sharing
Features
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Know exactly how much your investments pay you. MerryDiv is a dividend tracker that connects to your brokerage accounts, automatically tracks your dividend income, and helps you understand where your income comes from and what to expect next. See your dividend income in one place Connect supported brokerage accounts and automatically import your holdings and dividend activity. See your dividend income by month, stock, and account, with a clear view of your past and projected income. Know what's coming See your estimated annual dividend income based on your current holdings. Track monthly income, compare periods, follow dividend growth, and see upcoming dividend payments. Understand your portfolio View your portfolio value, cost basis, gains and losses, dividend yield, and sector diversification. Filter and sort your holdings to quickly find the information that matters to you. See which holdings drive your income Discover which stocks and funds contribute the most to your dividend income. Compare holdings by income, yield, payment history, and other dividend metrics. Monitor dividend reliability MerryDiv analyzes dividend history and available financial data to help you understand the signals behind each holding's dividend reliability. See the factors supporting a dividend and potential areas to review. Track multiple accounts View your dividend income across your portfolio or break it down by individual brokerage account, making it easier to track accounts with different income goals. Track investments manually Don't want to connect a brokerage account? Add holdings manually using the ticker, number of shares, and cost. You can also record dividends, buys, and sells yourself. Share your portfolio Create a shareable portfolio link and choose which information others can see. Enable or disable sharing at any time. Secure account connections MerryDiv uses Plaid to securely connect supported financial institutions. Your brokerage login credentials are not stored by MerryDiv, and your financial data is encrypted. Free plan includes: • One linked brokerage account • Dividend and portfolio dashboard • Dividend history • Manual portfolio tracking Paid plans unlock: • Multiple linked brokerage accounts • Full dividend history • Advanced dividend analytics and projections • Portfolio and diversification insights • Additional premium features Sign in with Apple, Google, or email. Dividend reliability grades and projections are based on available historical and financial data and do not guarantee future dividend payments. Questions? support@merrydiv.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Drip

This app helps you track your dividend income from stocks and ETFs. It calculates your current portfolio's earnings and estimates future income. You can also set financial goals and log contributions to monitor your progress.

Highlights
  • Dividend calculation by income frequency
  • Financial goal setting and progress tracking
  • Contribution log for deposits/withdrawals
  • Local data storage for privacy
  • No brokerage connection required
Features
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Track your dividend income, monitor your investment portfolio, and see how your passive income can grow over time—all with a private dividend tracker designed to keep your financial data yours. Drip is a simple, privacy-first dividend tracker for investors building income with dividend stocks and ETFs. Add your holdings, track projected dividend payments, monitor portfolio growth, and see your estimated daily, weekly, monthly, and annual dividend income in one clean dashboard. Now with private iCloud sync, your portfolio can stay up to date across your Apple devices. Your investment data is stored using your iCloud account and is never collected or accessible by us. DIVIDEND TRACKING Build your dividend portfolio by adding the stocks and ETFs you own. Enter your shares and Drip automatically calculates your estimated dividend income, giving you a clear picture of how much your investments may generate. See estimated dividend income by: • Daily • Weekly • Monthly • Annual Understand your income today and visualize how your dividend portfolio can grow over time. PORTFOLIO OVERVIEW Keep your dividend investments organized in one place. Monitor your holdings, portfolio value, dividend income, and investment progress through a clean interface designed to make portfolio tracking simple. DIVIDEND & PORTFOLIO GOALS Set personalized goals for your portfolio and dividend income. Whether you're working toward your first $100 in monthly dividends, building a long-term passive income stream, or pursuing financial independence, Drip helps you visualize your progress. CONTRIBUTION TRACKING Record deposits and withdrawals throughout the year and keep track of how much you've contributed to your investment accounts. Drip also supports contribution tracking for tax-advantaged accounts including: • TFSA • Roth IRA PRIVATE iCLOUD SYNC Keep your portfolio synchronized across your Apple devices through your own iCloud account. Your investment information remains private. We do not collect your portfolio data, and the developer does not have access to the financial information you store in Drip. PRIVACY FIRST Your investment portfolio is personal. Drip is designed accordingly. • No account required • No brokerage connection required • No portfolio data collected by us • No advertising trackers • Private iCloud synchronization • Your financial information stays under your control BUILT FOR DIVIDEND INVESTORS Drip is designed for investors who want a focused way to track dividend stocks and ETFs without connecting a brokerage account or handing their portfolio information to another financial service. Whether you're investing for passive income, retirement, financial independence, or long-term portfolio growth, Drip gives you a simple way to understand where your dividend income stands today—and where it could go next. Build your portfolio. Track your dividends. Grow your income. Keep your data private.

Screenshots

MerryDiv4 screens
Drip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MerryDiv at every 9 days against Drip's every 3 weeks. MerryDiv also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. MerryDiv sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Drip sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MerryDiv against 5.0 for Drip. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of MerryDiv's written reviews are positive against 90% of Drip's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MerryDiv ships an update every 9 days, Drip every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MerryDiv versus Drip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMerryDivDrip
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMerryDivANCREATIVE INC.

Customer experience

MerryDiv

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Drip

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MerryDiv

Subscriptions3
  • Starter Plan14 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • MerryDiv Expert14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • MerryDiv Ultimate14 Days trial$19.991 Month
1 purchases

Drip

One-time1
  • Drip Premium$9.99

Questions

Is MerryDiv free?
MerryDiv is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drip free?
Drip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MerryDiv or Drip?
MerryDiv and Drip are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do MerryDiv or Drip have ads?
Neither MerryDiv nor Drip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MerryDiv or Drip?
MerryDiv ships an update every 9 days, and Drip every 3 weeks. Most recently, MerryDiv was updated on October 5, 2026 and Drip on October 13, 2026.

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