Comparison

Minimal Expense Tracker vs S

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

Head to head
About

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.

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S

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A minimal expense tracker / no financial noise. No accounts, no subscriptions, no complexity. Just track what you spend. And what you earn. Your data stays on your iPhone and in your private iCloud. You own it. Always. It is a privacy-first money tracker designed for clarity. Pay Once. Use Forever. Unlock with a simple one-time purchase and use forever. Most budget apps are overloaded with charts, complex analytics, and financial jargon. This one is different. It's a minimalist spending tracker built for everyday life. Open the app. Swipe. Add an expense or income. Done. That's the system. Essential Overview Everything in one simple screen: - Total income - Total expenses - Category breakdown Clear numbers. No dashboards. No overwhelm. Stay aware of your spending without turning your life into a spreadsheet. Minimal by design, but flexible where it matters: - Multiple currencies (US Dollar, Euro, British Pound, Swiss Franc, Japanese Yen, Korean Won, Swedish Krona, Norwegian Krone) - Multiple languages (English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, Português, Nederlands, Norsk, Svenska) - Offline, no account, you own your data - Custom categories - Transaction export - Light and Dark mode - Customizable themes - Face ID / Touch ID protection - iCloud sync across devices - Fast numeric input - Smooth gestures Every interaction is built to reduce friction. Why Minimal Expense Tracker? Because you don't need 27 charts. You need consistency. Minimal Expense Tracker helps you build awareness around your money with a simple, private, no-subscription expense tracker experience. If you're looking for a minimal budget alternative, a clean money manager, or a privacy-first spending tracker, this app is built for you. Swipe. Add. Done.

Screenshots

Minimal Expense Tracker3 screens
S4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: S at none against Minimal Expense Tracker's shown. Minimal Expense Tracker's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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 and S sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minimal Expense Tracker ships an update weekly, S every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Minimal Expense Tracker versus S: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimal Expense TrackerS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUKUKAWA LABfabio mangolini

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Minimal Expense Tracker

One-time1
  • Premium$9.99
1 purchases

S

One-time1
  • Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Minimal Expense Tracker free?
Minimal Expense Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is S free?
S is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minimal Expense Tracker or S have ads?
Minimal Expense Tracker shows ads; S does not.
Which is updated more often, Minimal Expense Tracker or S?
Minimal Expense Tracker ships an update weekly, and S every 2 weeks. Most recently, Minimal Expense Tracker was updated on October 25, 2026 and S on October 25, 2026.

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