Comparison

Clear Ledger App vs BeanGo

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

Head to head
About

Clear Ledger App

Features
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Clear Ledger is a proper double-entry bookkeeping app designed for freelancers, sole traders, and small business owners who want full control of their finances β€” without the complexity of enterprise software or the limitations of a basic expense tracker. REAL DOUBLE-ENTRY ACCOUNTING Every journal entry requires balanced debits and credits, just like a professional ledger. Clear Ledger validates your entries in real time so your books always balance. CHART OF ACCOUNTS Organize your accounts by type β€” Assets, Liabilities, Equity, Revenue, and Expenses. Add, reorder, and manage accounts as your business grows. FINANCIAL REPORTS Generate the reports that matter: β€’ Balance Sheet β€” see your financial position as of any date β€’ Profit & Loss β€” track income and expenses over any period, with handy presets like This Month, This Quarter, or Last Year β€’ Trial Balance β€” verify that your books balance with a full debit/credit summary EXPORT ANYTHING Share or archive your Journal, Trial Balance, Balance Sheet, and Profit & Loss reports as PDF or CSV files. MULTI-COMPANY SUPPORT Run more than one business? Create separate companies and switch between them instantly. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data stays on your device and in your personal iCloud account. No servers, no analytics, no data collection β€” ever. Read our privacy policy for details. SYNCS ACROSS DEVICES iCloud keeps your books up to date on every device automatically. Built with SwiftUI for iOS, macOS, and visionOS.

About

BeanGo

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# BeanGo: Private Beancount Ledger & Accounting **Subtitle:** Double-entry bookkeeping for Beancount. ## Description Welcome to BeanGo, the ultimate private, plain-text accounting app designed for Beancount users and personal finance enthusiasts. BeanGo combines the power of double-entry bookkeeping with modern convenience, bringing your financial data to your fingertips while keeping it 100% secure on your device. Whether you're a seasoned Beancount power user or just starting your plain-text accounting journey, BeanGo makes tracking your money smart, fast, and completely private. ## Key Features - **100% Private & Local:** Your data is yours. BeanGo works directly with local `.bean` files. Sync seamlessly via iCloud Drive across all your Apple devices without relying on any third-party servers. No accounts or sign-ups required. - **Powerful Reports & Journal:** Track your net worth, income, and expenses with beautiful, easy-to-read charts. Scroll through your transaction history in the intuitive Journal view to stay on top of your cash flow. - **Raw Beancount Editor:** Power users rejoice! Edit your plain-text `.bean` files directly within the app. - **Multi-Currency Support:** Manage your global finances effortlessly. BeanGo supports full multi-currency tracking, making it perfect for international travelers and diverse portfolios. - **Privacy Mode:** Hide your balances with a single tap when reviewing your finances in shared or public spaces. - **Easy Setup:** New to Beancount? Our built-in ledger creator helps you set up your custom assets, income, and expenses structure in seconds. Take control of your finances with BeanGo – the smart, secure, and open way to track your wealth. Download now and experience the future of plain-text accounting!

Screenshots

Clear Ledger App4 screens
BeanGo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BeanGo at 13.0 against Clear Ledger App's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
Clear Ledger App versus BeanGo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClear Ledger AppBeanGo
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS26.213.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDwellWise Incεšζ–‡ 徐

In-app purchases

None

Clear Ledger App

No in-app purchases

None

BeanGo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clear Ledger App free?
Clear Ledger App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeanGo free?
BeanGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Clear Ledger App or BeanGo have ads?
Neither Clear Ledger App nor BeanGo shows ads.

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