Cookie Jar vs Northstar tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cookie Jar
This app makes saving money enjoyable by visually tracking your progress towards financial goals. Celebrate each deposit and stay motivated to reach your targets.
- Visual savings tracking
- Goal setting
- Deposit celebration
- Motivation tools
- Money management
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Turn saving money into something you actually enjoy. Cookie Jar lets you track your savings goal visually, celebrate every deposit, and stay motivated until you hit your target. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Northstar tracker
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Northstar turns saving into something you actually want to do. Set a goal, log a deposit, and watch your jar fill up with a satisfying animation every single time. Whether you're saving for a trip, a new laptop, a wedding, or just a rainy day — Northstar keeps your progress visible, warm, and motivating. WHY PEOPLE LOVE NORTHSTAR Beautiful animated jars that fill as you save Quick deposit logging with handy +$10 / +$25 / +$50 presets Smart projections that tell you when you'll hit your goal Streaks and milestone celebrations at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% Shareable progress cards to celebrate the wins DESIGNED TO FEEL CALM, NOT STRESSFUL No bank linking. No ads. No finance-bro jargon. Just your goals, your pace, and a jar that fills up. NORTHSTAR PRO Unlock unlimited goals, smart projections, custom themes, and shareable milestone cards with a monthly or annual subscription. Free trial available. Northstar is for anyone with a goal worth saving for. Start your first jar today. privacy policy https://meadow-patio-4af.notion.site/362470a1b7a380cf9eacded4d69a6bdc?source=copy_link Eula https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Northstar tracker at none against Cookie Jar's shown. Cookie Jar's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Cookie Jar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year and Northstar tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Cookie Jar | Northstar tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chroma Capital Inc. | lionel emmerich |
In-app purchases
Cookie Jar
- Cookie Jar Pro$6.991 Year
Northstar tracker
- monthly$4.991 Month
- yealy7 Days trial$39.991 Year
