Comparison

Minimal Expense Tracker vs Lilt

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.

About

Lilt

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Lilt は、続かなかった人のための、やさしく使える家計簿アプリです。 複雑な設定や、過剰な機能はありません。 必要なものだけを丁寧に残し、すぐに使えるシンプルさを追求しました。 支出・収入・貯金をひとつにまとめて管理でき、今のお金の状態を自然に見える化します。 細かく分析しなくても、見るだけでお金の流れや使い方がわかる。 無理なく続けられて、気づけばお金との付き合い方が整っていく。 さらに、共有家計簿にも対応。 パートナーや家族と家計簿を共有し、支出や収入をリアルタイムで管理できます。 ひとりでも、みんなでも、自分に合った使い方ができます。 そんな「ちょうどいい」家計簿アプリです。 ・広告なし ・口座連携なし ・共有家計簿に対応 ・固定費や分割払いにも対応 ・カレンダーで支出を見返しやすい ・ショートカットからすぐ記録 利用規約: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Minimal Expense Tracker3 screens
Lilt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lilt at none against Minimal Expense Tracker's shown. Minimal Expense Tracker's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence 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 Lilt sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minimal Expense Tracker ships an update weekly, Lilt every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Minimal Expense Tracker versus Lilt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimal Expense TrackerLilt
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFUKUKAWA LABYutaro Kojima

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Minimal Expense Tracker

One-time1
  • Premium$9.99
5 purchases

Lilt

Subscriptions2
  • Lilt Plus(月額プラン)(1か月間)$0.991 Month
  • Lilt Plus(年額プラン)(1年間)$11.991 Year
One-time3
  • クッキーを贈る$1.99
  • コーヒーを贈る$2.99
  • ランチを贈る$5.99

Questions

Is Minimal Expense Tracker free?
Minimal Expense Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lilt free?
Lilt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Minimal Expense Tracker or Lilt have ads?
Minimal Expense Tracker shows ads; Lilt does not.
Which is updated more often, Minimal Expense Tracker or Lilt?
Minimal Expense Tracker ships an update weekly, and Lilt every 4 days. Most recently, Minimal Expense Tracker was updated on September 13, 2026 and Lilt on August 31, 2026.

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