# Balance vs ShiftPay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Balance at none against ShiftPay's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShiftPay sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Balance asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Balance | ShiftPay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pynse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878236792) | [Kho Vn](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784533513) |

## What reviewers say

### Balance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balance-budget-and-save/id6759352049)

Consolidate all your financial accounts into one dashboard to track spending, create budgets, and set savings goals. Get cash flow forecasts and smart alerts to manage your money effectively and stay on track.

**Highlights:** Link bank accounts and credit cards, Automatic transaction categorization, Real-time budget progress tracking, Customizable savings goals, Cash flow forecasting, Smart financial alerts, Home screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ShiftPay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shiftpay-shift-and-paycheck/id6804423247)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShiftPay Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| ShiftPay Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| ShiftPay Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Balance free?

Balance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ShiftPay free?

ShiftPay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Balance or ShiftPay have ads?

Neither Balance nor ShiftPay shows ads.

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