Comparison

Moon vs M

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

Head to head
About

Moon

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Tired of unexpected charges on your bank statement? Meet Moon, the most intuitive and private subscription manager designed to help you track spending and never pay for a forgotten trial again. Unlike other finance apps, Moon puts your privacy first. No accounts, no logins, and no bank linking required. Moon runs 100% offline, meaning your data never leaves your device. Just add your subscriptions in seconds and see exactly where your money goes. • All Subscriptions in One Place: A beautiful dashboard to visualize your monthly and yearly commitments. • Smart Billing Reminders: Get notified before a payment is due or a free trial expires. • Free Trial Tracker: Add trials and get a "cancel alert" so you’re never charged unexpectedly. • 100% Private & Offline: No accounts needed. Your data stays on your phone, not on a server.  • Monthly Budget: Set a monthly budget and track how much your recurring bills take out of your limit.  • Categories: Organize your bills and subscriptions exactly the way you want. From students managing streaming services to professionals tracking SaaS tools, Moon is built for anyone who wants to simplify their financial life and stop "subscription creep." Free to use. Forever. All core features at no cost. Upgrade to Moon Premium to unlock unlimited subscriptions, custom budget settings, and optional iCloud sync. Best of all? Pay once, own it forever—no recurring subscription required. Download Moon today and start saving!

About

M

Features
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Take control of your money with a lock savings app designed to help you build strong saving habits. This app works like a digital piggy bank. You lock your funds for a chosen period, and withdrawals are not allowed until the lock date is reached. This helps you stay disciplined and committed to your financial goals. You can save individually or as a group. Create a savings group, invite members, and contribute together toward shared goals. Group members can view each other’s contributions, promoting transparency and accountability. The app also allows transfers between savings accounts, making it easy to send funds from your savings to another member’s savings account when needed. Key Features: • Lock your savings until a selected date • Save individually or with a group • Create and manage savings groups • View group members’ contributions • Transfer funds between members’ savings accounts • Simple, focused, and easy to use Whether you’re saving alone or with friends, this app helps you stay committed and organized on your savings journey.

Screenshots

Moon4 screens
M4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: M at none against Moon's 4. On price, update cadence, 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. Moon sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. M asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moon ships an update fortnightly, M every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Moon versus M: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoonM
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB25 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMartin JirickaKevin Kenduiwa

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Moon

One-time4
  • Buy me a Coffee$2.99
  • Buy me a Beer$4.99
  • Unlock Moon$5.99
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  • Buy me a Lunch$9.99
None

M

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Moon free?
Moon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Moon or M have ads?
Neither Moon nor M shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Moon or M?
Moon ships an update fortnightly, and M every 2 weeks. Most recently, Moon was updated on October 4, 2026 and M on October 8, 2026.

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