Comparison

FineBill vs ClearDues

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

Head to head
About

FineBill

Never miss a payment with this widget-first bill reminder. Add bills, choose icons, and see upcoming due dates on your home screen or lock screen. Get smart notifications to stay on top of your payments without complex budgeting.

Highlights
  • Widget-first design for home screen
  • Timeline and calendar widgets
  • Lock screen and Apple Watch visibility
  • Smart, customizable reminders (Pro)
  • Simple bill tracking with emoji icons
  • 100% private, data stays on device
  • iCloud sync across devices (Pro)
Features
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Never miss a bill due date, subscription renewal, or payday. FineBill is a focused bill reminder and income date tracker. Add recurring bills, one-time expenses, recurring income, and one-time income. FineBill organizes upcoming money-in and money-out dates by month, highlights D-Day status, and keeps the next event easy to scan—without becoming a complicated budgeting app. See what matters at a glance • Filter the main timeline by one or more colors • Group events by account, category, or any system that works for you • Add the Color Timeline widget to show only selected groups (FineBill Pro) • Check upcoming dates from Home Screen, Lock Screen, calendar widgets, and Apple Watch Key features • Track up to 5 recurring bills for free; unlock unlimited recurring bills with Pro • Track one-time expenses, recurring income, and one-time income with Pro • View monthly schedules and D-Day badges • Receive a payment-day alert; set up to 5 custom reminders per event with Pro • Move weekend due dates to the previous or next weekday with Pro • Use timeline, single-event, calendar, six-week calendar, and Lock Screen widgets • Sync between devices with iCloud in Pro • Personalize events with 12 colors; unlock all emoji and custom images with Pro FineBill is useful for subscription renewals, rent, utilities, credit card due dates, insurance, salary days, freelance income, and every date you do not want to miss. FineBill tracks dates rather than spending amounts, so setup stays fast and focused. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://finepocket.app/FineBill/privacy

About

ClearDues

Features
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Take control of your subscriptions with ClearDues, a privacy-first subscription tracker designed exclusively for iOS. No bank connections, no servers, no tracking—just beautiful, native design and complete control over your financial data. WHY CLEARDUES? In a world where every finance app demands access to your bank accounts, ClearDues takes a different path: your data stays yours. We never connect to bank APIs, never see your financial information, and never track you. Everything is stored securely on your device. STUNNING NATIVE DESIGN - Liquid Glass aesthetic with translucent interfaces that adapt to your wallpaper - Pseudo-cards to organize subscriptions by payment method - Beautiful charts and visual analytics for spending insights - Full support for Light and Dark modes with ambient glow effects - Feels like a natural part of iOS, not a third-party app SMART FEATURES - AI Bill Scanner: Point your camera at any receipt and Vision AI extracts subscription details automatically—all processed on-device - Trial Tracking: Lock Screen Live Activities countdown the days until trials expire, so you never get charged unexpectedly - Calendar Integration: See upcoming bills alongside your life events in Apple Calendar - Spending Reports: Beautiful charts show monthly vs yearly breakdowns, top expenses, and spending trends - Interactive Widgets: Access upcoming dues right from your Home Screen DEEPLY INTEGRATED - Siri Shortcuts: "Hey Siri, what's due this week in ClearDues?" - Home Screen Widgets: Quick access to your subscription overview - Control Center Widgets: Add subscriptions and view monthly totals (iOS 18+) - Live Activities: Real-time trial countdowns on your Lock Screen PRIVACY FIRST - Local Storage: All data stored on-device with SwiftData—nothing touches the cloud - Biometric Security: Optional FaceID/TouchID protection for sensitive data - Privacy Veil: App content automatically hidden in the App Switcher - Zero Analytics: No tracking, no telemetry, no data collection. Ever. PERFECT FOR - Anyone tired of surprise subscription charges - Privacy-conscious users who refuse to link bank accounts - People managing multiple streaming services, SaaS tools, or memberships - Users who want beautiful, native iOS experiences Built entirely with SwiftUI, SwiftData, WidgetKit, and the latest Apple technologies, ClearDues showcases what's possible when privacy meets premium design. Your financial data belongs to you. Full stop.

Screenshots

FineBill4 screens
ClearDues4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClearDues at none against FineBill's 2. ClearDues also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). FineBill's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads 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. FineBill sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ClearDues asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FineBill ships an update every 8 days, ClearDues every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FineBill versus ClearDues: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFineBillClearDues
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFine PocketPavlo Bodnar

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FineBill

Subscriptions2
  • FineBill Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • FineBill Pro Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

ClearDues

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FineBill free?
FineBill is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClearDues free?
ClearDues is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FineBill or ClearDues have ads?
Neither FineBill nor ClearDues shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FineBill or ClearDues?
FineBill ships an update every 8 days, and ClearDues every 3 weeks. Most recently, FineBill was updated on October 28, 2026 and ClearDues on October 25, 2026.

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