Comparison

Elekto vs Marginly

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

Head to head
About

Elekto

Features
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Elekto is your personal credit card assistant powered by on-device Apple Intelligence. Get smart recommendations for which card to use based on where you are or what you're buying. HOW IT WORKS Share your location or describe what you're buying — flights, groceries, gas — and Elekto tells you which credit card to use for the best rewards. All analysis happens entirely on your iPhone. Nothing leaves your device. MANAGE YOUR CARDS Add your credit cards with custom rewards descriptions. Organize them with drag-and-drop and custom colors. Export and import your card data with .elekto files for easy backup and sharing. PRIVACY FIRST - 100% on-device AI — no cloud servers, no tracking - Location accessed only when you ask, never stored - Never collects card numbers, CVVs, or account details - All card data stays on your iPhone Elekto is free with no paywall. Every feature is available without paying. You may have up to 5 cards for free. Subscriptions are available to allow the use of more. Optional tips support continued development. Requires iPhone 15 Pro or later with Apple Intelligence enabled. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Marginly

Features
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Stop overthinking your money. Start finding your margin. Marginly is the lightweight budget planner designed for those who want clarity without the complexity. Built for speed and simplicity, Marginly strips away the bloat of traditional finance apps to help you track expenses, visualize your spending, and reclaim your financial peace of mind. Why Marginly? Most budget apps feel like a second job. Marginly feels like a tool. No bank syncing headaches, no endless notifications—just a clean space to manage your money. Key Features: - Lightning-Fast Entry: Log an expense in seconds. - Visual Margin: See exactly how much "breathing room" you have left this month. - Simplified Categories: Stay organized without the clutter. - Privacy First: Your data stays on your device. No selling your info, no tracking your habits. - Minimalist UI: A beautiful, Flutter-powered interface that stays out of your way. Whether you’re saving for a goal or just trying to see where the money goes, Marginly gives you the data you need to make better decisions. Simplify your spending. Find your Marginly.

Screenshots

Elekto3 screens
Marginly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marginly at none against Elekto's 5. Marginly also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). On price and ads 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. Elekto sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Marginly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 2 level
Elekto versus Marginly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElektoMarginly
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB21 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperJeremy BekerMisho Tomovski

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Elekto

Subscriptions2
  • Rewards Member$0.991 Month
  • Elite Member$4.991 Month
One-time3
  • Silver Tip$0.99
  • Gold Tip$4.99
  • Platinum Tip$9.99
None

Marginly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elekto free?
Elekto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Marginly free?
Marginly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Elekto or Marginly have ads?
Neither Elekto nor Marginly shows ads.

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