Comparison

Elekto vs cashBASIC

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

Head to head
About

Elekto

Features
Read full description

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 โ€” flights, groceries, gas โ€” 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 โ€” 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

cashBASIC

Features
Read full description

Take control of your finances โ€” privately. cashBASIC is a personal finance tracker that keeps all your data on your device. No cloud. No bank connections. No analytics. No accounts to create. Just you and your money. FEATURES - Multiple Accounts: Track checking, savings, credit cards, cash, and more. Each with its own currency and opening balance. - Smart Budgets: Set monthly spending limits by category. Get visual warnings at 80% and alerts when you exceed your budget. - Detailed Reports: See where your money goes with interactive charts. Filter by date range, account, or category. View breakdowns as donut charts with percentage splits. - Dashboard Overview: Your complete financial snapshot on one screen โ€” total balance across all accounts, recent transactions, and active budget status. - Transfer Fees: Track bank charges and exchange commissions when moving money between accounts. - Multi-Currency Support: Set a different currency for each account. You can manually add any currency. - Category Management: Comes with pre-loaded expense and income categories, plus full customization โ€” add, edit, reorder, or remove categories to fit your life. - Full Privacy: No data ever leaves your device. No tracking, no analytics, no third-party SDKs. Your financial data is yours alone. DESIGNED FOR SIMPLICITY No sign-up required. Open the app and start tracking immediately. Manual entry means you stay conscious of every transaction. Built entirely with Apple frameworks โ€” no third-party code. Lightweight, fast, and respects your privacy by design.

Screenshots

Elekto3 screens
cashBASIC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Elekto at Free against cashBASIC's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Elekto is free to download; cashBASIC costs $0.99 up front. Elekto sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and cashBASIC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Elekto versus cashBASIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElektocashBASIC
PriceFree โ€” better$0.99
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.226.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB12 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJeremy BekerRoman Brovarnyi

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
1 purchases

cashBASIC

One-time1
  • Support the Creator$1.99

Questions

Is Elekto free?
Elekto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is cashBASIC free?
cashBASIC costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Elekto or cashBASIC have ads?
Neither Elekto nor cashBASIC shows ads.

Other comparisons