Comparison

Almost vs R3ALITY

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

Head to head
About

Almost

This app helps you curb impulsive spending and cultivate better financial habits. It offers personalized insights into your spending patterns, helps you set and track savings goals, and provides tools to delay purchases. Build streaks and earn rewards for resisting impulse buys.

Highlights
  • Resisted impulse buy logging
  • Adaptive spending analysis
  • Personalized budget calculator
  • Savings goal tracker
  • No spend day streaks
  • Purchase delay feature
  • Money mindfulness check-ins
Features
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Go through the purchase ritual without buying the item. Almost helps you pause impulse buying, record what tempted you and choose to keep the money instead. Think of it as a purchase simulation for everyday temptations: add the item and its price, record your decision to skip it, and see the amount you did not spend. No order is placed and no payment is made for that item. The progress you see is based on your entries, not a bank balance. MAKE THE PAUSE USEFUL • Save or spend from a temptation card and see the monthly impact first • Put a purchase in Think Later and return with a clearer head • Build no-spend streaks without shame or rigid rules SEE YOUR MONEY PATTERNS • Get adaptive monthly limits based on your habits • Review weekly and monthly reports • Use the impulse map to spot risky days, categories, and triggers • Track subscriptions, upcoming charges, and recurring pressure KEEP A GOAL IN SIGHT • Create savings goals and follow progress over time • Complete challenges, earn rewards, and care for Almi • Use home-screen widgets for quick daily context Almost is a personal decision and planning tool. It is not a bank, does not provide financial advice, and does not move money or confirm transfers. Some features require Almost Premium, available as an in-app purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/PRIVACY-POLICY-EN-2b24e58ea9a08033abe7e038e63a2003 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

R3ALITY

Features
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R3ALITY keeps receipts, warranties, returns, and spending in one place — so nothing important gets lost. Available in English, German, Polish, and Russian. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Scan or upload receipts (photo or PDF) • Automatic extraction of merchant, date, amount, and line items • Warranty and return deadlines with reminders • Budget overview by category and time period • Search and filter your receipt history • Secure sign-in and encrypted sync FREE TO START Every account includes a free plan with up to 5 receipts every 30 days — no credit card required. PREMIUM PLANS (optional) Need more capacity? Subscribe in the app: • 30 receipts per month • 60 receipts per month • Unlimited receipts Monthly and annual billing are available. Subscriptions renew automatically until you cancel in your Apple ID account settings. Upgrades take effect immediately; unused time on your current plan may be refunded by Apple according to App Store policy. PRIVACY & SECURITY Your data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Sign-in protects access to your account. Privacy policy: https://r3ality.app/en/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://r3ality.app/en/terms Subscriptions and upgrades are handled securely through the official App Store billing system.

Screenshots

Almost4 screens
R3ALITY4 screens

Verdict

The call

Almost and R3ALITY are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Almost sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.59 per 7 days and R3ALITY sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Almost ships an update every 5 days, R3ALITY every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Almost versus R3ALITY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlmostR3ALITY
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander RysevR3NEW Holding Ltd

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Almost

Subscriptions6
  • Almost Premium Weekly$1.597 Days
  • Almost Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Almost Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
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  • Almost Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Almost Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
  • Almost Premium Yearly$54.991 Year
One-time2
  • Almost Premium Lifetime$49.99
  • Almost Premium Lifetime$89.99
6 purchases

R3ALITY

Subscriptions6
  • 30 receipts/month · Pay monthly$1.991 Month
  • 60 receipts/month · Pay monthly$3.491 Month
  • Unlimited receipts · Pay monthly$11.491 Month
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  • 30 receipts/month · Pay annually$22.991 Year
  • 60 receipts/month · Pay annually$36.901 Year
  • Unlimited receipts · Pay annually$131.991 Year

Questions

Is Almost free?
Almost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is R3ALITY free?
R3ALITY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Almost or R3ALITY have ads?
Neither Almost nor R3ALITY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Almost or R3ALITY?
Almost ships an update every 5 days, and R3ALITY every 8 days. Most recently, Almost was updated on October 9, 2026 and R3ALITY on October 11, 2026.

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