Comparison

MeanIt vs DuitPulse

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

Head to head
About

MeanIt

Features
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Imagine knowing why you bought everything you own. Not because you track every dollar. Not because you follow a budget. But because every purchase you made was a decision you can stand behind. That's what clarity before the swipe feels like. -- THE TRANSFORMATION Six months ago: 14 purchases you couldn't remember making. Today: You can tell the story behind every single one. That's the difference between "I bought it" and "I meant it." MeanIt creates one moment of pause before you buy. Four honest questions — adapted from Kakebo, Japan's 120-year-old practice of intentional money management. The questions reveal whether this purchase aligns with who you want to be. Then you decide. Go, Sleep On It, or Not Now. The choice is always yours. --- SLEEP ON IT Not sure? Choose "Sleep On It" and revisit in 48 hours. See your original answers with fresh eyes. Most people find that time reveals what impulse obscures. --- YOUR WEEK IN CLARITY Each Sunday, see your patterns — not judgments: • How many moments of clarity you created • Where you paused most • Decisions you owned The insight isn't about money saved. It's about decisions owned. --- YOUR DATA STAYS WITH YOU • No account required • No bank connections — ever • All data stored on your device • Optional iCloud sync between your devices • No ads. No selling your data. The app don't need to know what you buy. It just helps you decide if you mean it. --- SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED MeanIt offers a 7-day free trial. After the trial, a subscription is required to continue using the app. Your subscription includes: • Unlimited check-ins — Four honest questions adapted to your purchase category • Three verdicts: Go (I mean it), Sleep On It (48 hours), Not Now (this isn't it) • Paused items with countdown and original answers • History of decisions you can stand behind • Weekly patterns and observations • Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets for quick clarity • Full accessibility support (VoiceOver, Dynamic Type) Pricing (after 7-day free trial): • $9.99/year (best value) • $2.99/month Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Your data stays with you. Privacy Policy: https://senseananti.com/meanit/privacy Terms of Use: https://senseananti.com/meanit/terms Spend like you mean it.

About

DuitPulse

Features
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Your money, automatically tracked. DuitPulse is a simple personal money tracker for keeping your wallets, transactions, and spending in one place. Track your money Keep cash, bank accounts, cards, e-wallets, investments, and other wallets together. Each wallet can have its own currency. Record transactions Add expenses, income, and transfers in a few taps. Search your transactions by merchant or note and keep your history organized. Capture receipts with AI Take a photo or choose a receipt or invoice and let AI turn it into a transaction draft. Review the details before saving. Free users get 5 successful AI captures each month. Pro includes unlimited AI capture. Track Apple Pay purchases Set up a one-time Shortcuts automation to send Apple Pay purchases to DuitPulse. After you connect a card to a wallet, later purchases from that card can be captured automatically. Plan your budget Create monthly budgets and keep an eye on your spending. Pro includes budget forecasting to help you understand where your spending may be heading. Understand your spending Insights show your spending trends, categories, income, expenses, and net results for the month or year. Multiple currencies Track wallets in different currencies and convert totals to your default currency when exchange rates are available. Stay in control DuitPulse has no DuitPulse account login. Your ledger is stored on your device and can sync privately with iCloud. Personal iCloud Sync can be turned off. Built for everyday money tracking DuitPulse is a personal tracker. It is not a bank, broker, or payment product. Terms of Use: https://duitpulse.com/terms

Screenshots

MeanIt4 screens
DuitPulse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DuitPulse at every 4 days against MeanIt's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MeanIt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and DuitPulse sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MeanIt ships an update every 2 weeks, DuitPulse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MeanIt versus DuitPulse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeanItDuitPulse
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel LampteyHandi Priyono

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MeanIt

Subscriptions2
  • MeanIt7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • MeanIt Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
1 purchases

DuitPulse

Subscriptions1
  • DuitPulse Pro$1.991 Month

Questions

Is MeanIt free?
MeanIt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DuitPulse free?
DuitPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MeanIt or DuitPulse have ads?
Neither MeanIt nor DuitPulse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MeanIt or DuitPulse?
MeanIt ships an update every 2 weeks, and DuitPulse every 4 days. Most recently, MeanIt was updated on September 9, 2026 and DuitPulse on September 13, 2026.

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