Comparison

Pockets vs Money Tracker 2

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

Head to head
About

Pockets

Features
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Take control of your finances with Pockets, the app that helps you manage the money in your bank accounts. Pockets helps you manage the money in your bank accounts. Set savings goals and track your progress toward achieving them. A Pocket is a savings goal or budget. Add transactions to your Pockets to stay up to date. Create new accounts and pockets in seconds. By adding a quick transaction, you can quickly document all your expenses and income. Use home screen widgets to keep track of your most important pockets. Keep an eye on the statistics to analyze your cash flow. Synchronization with iCloud ensures that your data is stored securely and encrypted and is immediately available on all your devices. Get started now and get your finances under control!

About

Money Tracker 2

This app offers a simple and private way to track your expenses and income. It focuses on quick transaction logging with emoji categories and provides visual monthly overviews of your spending habits. Your financial data is stored securely on your device.

Highlights
  • Quick transaction logging
  • Visual monthly spending overview
  • Emoji-based categories
  • Local data storage for privacy
  • Data export and import
  • Dark mode support
Features
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Money Tracker 2 - Simple, Private Expense Tracking Take control of your finances with an intuitive expense tracker designed for everyday use. No sign-ups, no cloud accounts - your data stays on your device. Quick & Easy Logging - Add transactions in seconds. Pick an emoji category, enter the amount, and you're done. The smart numpad automatically formats cents so you never need to type a decimal point. Visual Monthly Overview - See where your money goes at a glance. Color-coded category rings show your spending breakdown, with income, expenses, and net savings summarized for each month. Tap any category to see individual transactions. Emoji Categories - 20 built-in categories - Food, Groceries, Transportation, Housing, Entertainment, and more - each with a distinct icon for instant recognition. Month-by-Month Navigation - Scroll through your full transaction history with the month picker. It automatically extends back to your earliest transaction. Export & Import - Back up your data or transfer it between devices. Export everything as a ZIP file, and import it back anytime. Dark Mode - Full dark mode support that follows your system setting, or choose light/dark manually. Multi-Language - Available in English and Chinese (Simplified). Privacy First - All data is stored locally on your device. No accounts, no servers, no tracking. Your financial data never leaves your phone. Pro Features - Detailed transaction lists, account management, budgets, category rules, and tags - unlock the full toolkit when you want finer control over your finances. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pockets4 screens
Money Tracker 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pockets at none against Money Tracker 2's 2. Money Tracker 2's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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. Money Tracker 2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pockets asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pockets versus Money Tracker 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketsMoney Tracker 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSven-Patrick StemperMeng Cao

In-app purchases

None

Pockets

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Money Tracker 2

Subscriptions2
  • Money Tracker Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Money Tracker Pro (Yearly)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Pockets free?
Pockets is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Money Tracker 2 free?
Money Tracker 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pockets or Money Tracker 2 have ads?
Neither Pockets nor Money Tracker 2 shows ads.

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