Balans vs Anchor Wealth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Balans
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Most finance apps track where your money goes. Balans shows where your finances are going. No transactions to categorize. No daily budgeting. Simply update your balances once a month and see how your financial life develops over time. See your assets, debts and net worth in one place. Follow your progress, spot long-term trends and answer the question that really matters: Am I better off than I was a year ago? Your finances. Once a month. Add your savings, investments, property, other assets and debts. Update their balances when you want โ once a month is enough to build a meaningful history. Balans gives you: โข Net worth over time โข A clear overview of assets and debts โข Balans Score โ a simple measure of your financial position โข Long-term trends and progress โข Wealth goals with Balans Plus โข Fixed assets with automatic depreciation โข No bank connection required Balans is for people who already know where their money goes โ and want to know where their finances are going. Less tracking. More perspective.
Anchor Wealth
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Finally understand where your money is going. Anchor helps you track your spending, budgets, investments, and net worth in one simple place โ so you can make better money decisions with more clarity. Most people do not just need another expense tracker. They need a clearer picture of their financial life. With Anchor, you can see your cash flow, understand your spending habits, plan your budgets, monitor your investments, and track your net worth across all your accounts. It is built for people who want to spend more intentionally, save more consistently, and build wealth in a way that feels clear and manageable. No account required. Your data is stored locally on your device. Built to help you feel clearer, calmer, and more in control of your money.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anchor Wealth at none against Balans's 1. Anchor Wealth also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Balans sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Anchor Wealth asks for nothing beyond the download.
Balans ships an update every 2 weeks, Anchor Wealth every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Balans | Anchor Wealth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No โ better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AKE MICHAEL WARRING | Jonathan Seow |
In-app purchases
Balans
- Balans Plus$3.99
Anchor Wealth
No in-app purchases









