Payback vs Debt Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Payback
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Stop forgetting who owes you money. Payback is a simple, elegant way to track money you've lent or borrowed — so you always know who owes you, how much, and where things stand. No spreadsheets. No confusion. Just clarity. STAY IN CONTROL - Track money owed and what you owe - Log repayments and update balances instantly - See totals and progress at a glance - Add notes and keep everything organised - Find anything fast with powerful search BUILT FOR REAL LIFE Perfect for: - Friends and shared expenses - Roommates and rent tracking - Family loans and IOUs SIMPLE. PRIVATE. RELIABLE. Your data stays on your device. No accounts. No bank connections. Just a clean, secure way to stay on top of things. FREE TO USE Payback is free, including balance and Lock Screen widgets. The free plan covers up to 5 active debts at a time. GO FURTHER WITH PAYBACK PLUS Unlock advanced features including: - Larger Home Screen widgets and detailed widget layouts - Unlimited active debts - Contact linking for easier tracking - Payment requests using your preferred method - Recurring debts and interest tracking - Due dates, reminders and photo receipts - Detailed statistics and charts - PDF and CSV exports for reporting ALWAYS WITHIN REACH Use Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets to instantly see balances, upcoming amounts, and progress. TAKE CONTROL TODAY Download Payback and never lose track of money again. — Prices are in USD and may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Debt Tracker
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Debt Tracker helps you and your friends keep shared money clear — dinners, trips, tickets, loans, and everyday “I got this” moments. See at a glance what you owe and what’s owed to you. Break balances down by person, accept or reject debt requests, record payments, and get notified when something needs your attention. WHY DEBT TRACKER • Simple shared balances between friends • Clear “You owe” and “Owed to you” totals • Per-person breakdowns so you always know who • Debt requests with accept / reject • Payment history with approval flow • Push notifications for requests, payments, and due dates • Secure sign-in with email and password HOW IT WORKS 1. Create an account and find friends by name, email, or username 2. Send a debt request (you owe them, or they owe you) 3. They accept — the debt becomes active 4. Record pay-backs or cash additions for approval 5. Watch remaining balances update until settled FEATURES • Dashboard overview with totals and recent activity • Debts list with filters (active, pending, settled, and more) • Pending inbox for requests and payment approvals • Person-level debt history and remaining balance • Optional due dates and notes • Offline-friendly cached data when you’re briefly offline Debt Tracker is for personal shared expenses between people you know. It is not a bank, lender, or payment processor — it helps you track and remember balances so nothing gets lost. Download Debt Tracker and stay clear on who owes what.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Debt Tracker at none against Payback's 3. Debt Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). 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
Both are free to download. Payback sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Debt Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Payback | Debt Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joshua Crellin | AHMED ALMANSOOP |
In-app purchases
Payback
- Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
- Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
- Plus Lifetime$99.99
Debt Tracker
No in-app purchases








