Kakeibo vs Toki
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kakeibo
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Kakeibo is a budgeting app based on the Japanese method created in 1904. The idea is simple: awareness changes behavior. No spreadsheets, no algorithms: just you and your decisions. One month at a time. PLAN, TRACK, REFLECT At the start of each month, set your budget: income, fixed costs, savings goal. Throughout the month, log your spending manually. Each entry is a moment of awareness. At month's end, reflect on what happened. Did you keep your promises? What will you change? FOUR CATEGORIES, ZERO COMPLEXITY Every expense falls into one of four categories: - Needs: rent, groceries, utilities, insurance - Wants: dining out, shopping, entertainment - Culture: books, courses, museums, hobbies - Unexpected: repairs, medical bills, gifts No sub-category rabbit holes. Just four honest buckets that show you where your money really goes. FEATURES - Monthly budget wizard with step-by-step guidance - Copy last month's setup to save time - Clear statistics: weekly, monthly, and yearly views - Category and tag breakdowns with period comparisons - Guided month-end reflection in 5 steps - Custom tags with emoji labels for cross-category tracking - Search and filter by date, category, tag, or type - Respectful reminders: daily, weekly, or monthly - 27 currencies supported - Data export as CSV or full SQLite database YOUR MONEY, YOUR BUSINESS - 100% offline. No internet required, no cloud, no servers. - No account creation. No email. No data collection of any kind. - No ads, no banners, no pop-ups, no sponsored content. - Your data stays on your device, always exportable, always yours. ONE PRICE. FOREVER YOURS. No subscriptions. No in-app purchases. No premium tiers. Pay once, use forever. That's how things should be.
Toki
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Take control of your money without sacrificing your lifestyle. Toki is the ultimate tool for those seeking financial clarity that is fast, simple, and commitment-free. Based on the highly effective 50/30/20 method, Toki takes the boredom out of budgeting. Why is Toki different? • Lightning-Fast Logging: Time is money. Log your expenses and income in just a few taps—no endless menus or confusing screens. • Smart Goals: Want to upgrade your camera gear or plan your next mountain expedition? Create a goal, and Toki will calculate the exact monthly contribution to fit your budget stress-free. • Automatic 50/30/20 Method: Know exactly where your money goes. Toki intelligently divides your finances into Needs, Wants, and Savings. • Subscription Manager: Say goodbye to surprise charges. Visualize all your recurring payments and take full control of your monthly bills. • Pay Once, Own Forever: Forget about monthly subscriptions. Toki is yours for a one-time lifetime payment. No hidden fees, no fine print. Download Toki today and transform your relationship with money.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Toki at Free against Kakeibo's $4.99. Kakeibo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17). On 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
Toki is free to download; Kakeibo costs $4.99 up front. Toki sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Kakeibo asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kakeibo | Toki |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Pablo Munoz Garcia | VICENTE CORDUA ALLENDE IRIARTE |
In-app purchases
Kakeibo
No in-app purchases
Toki
- Unlimited Pro Access$4.99









