Comparison

Lira vs Pouch

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

Head to head
About

Lira

Features
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The Best Expense Tracking App on the App Store, so easy to use, your grandma will love it! No finance degree required. Track every expense in under 3 seconds, no setup, no complicated budgets, no bank syncing, just fast, simple logging. FAST ENTRY One tap opens the add screen. Type the amount, pick a category, and done. Your expense is logged before you can put your phone down. SEE WHERE IT GOES Group expenses by categories that make sense to you: rent, groceries, transportation, personal care. Monthly totals update instantly so you always know where you stand. DUAL CURRENCY SUPPORT Living abroad or traveling? Log in your local currency and see totals converted to your primary currency automatically. Exchange rates are saved per entry, so historical accuracy is preserved. FULLY PRIVATE All your data stays on your iPhone. No account required. No cloud sync. No tracking. No analytics. Just you and your expenses. CATEGORIES THAT FIT YOUR LIFE Start with smart defaults or customize everything. Create your own categories and subcategories. DESIGNED FOR DAILY USE • Log expenses in 3 seconds flat • Monthly view with expandable categories • Swipe actions for quick edits • Dark Mode support • Works offline, always --- 3 Free Entries per day, or go unlimited with a lifetime plan for only USD $9.99. Questions? Email Hello@GoLira.app Terms Of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gettermscdn.com/view/In8yR/privacy/en-us

About

Pouch

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Say "12 euro groceries" and it's logged. Or type it. Either way, your bank stays your bank, your data stays on your iPhone. Pouch makes you watch your money — with your voice. A clear view of every account, every currency, and every habit you didn't know you had. TRACK YOUR WAY • Multiple accounts in different currencies • Income and expense transactions • 40+ built-in spending categories • Total budget, per-category limits, and what's left this cycle • Cash flow overview with monthly breakdown • Top spending categories at a glance • Daily spending rhythm with averages and highest day • Export your data ADD BY VOICE • Tap mic, say "12 euro groceries" — amount and category, auto-filled • Speech recognition runs on your iPhone, your voice never leaves • Works in your language STAY ON TOP OF YOUR FINANCES • Templates for repeat spending, like coffee or rent • Widget to quickly add an expense from your home screen or Control Center • Quick actions to log transactions with a long-press on the Pouch icon • Daily reminders to keep your tracking consistent BUILT FOR SIMPLICITY • Works offline, no internet required • Multi-currency support from day one • No account creation — open and start tracking FREE TO USE Get started with unlimited account and transactions — everything you need to build better money habits. POUCH PRO Unlock unlimited usage of add by voice and iCloud sync across all your devices, plus Template widgets, Siri & Shortcuts. Your data stays encrypted end-to-end. Try free for 7 days. YOUR DATA, YOUR BUSINESS Everything stays on your device. No data shared with third parties. With Pro, iCloud keeps your finances encrypted and accessible only to you. Questions or feedback? contact@pouchtracker.app Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lira4 screens
Pouch4 screens

Verdict

The call

Lira and Pouch are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

Both are free to download. Lira sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Pouch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lira ships an update every 4 days, Pouch weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Lira versus Pouch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiraPouch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHussein AbdallahErhan Mutlu

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Lira

Subscriptions3
  • Lira Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Lira Annual$9.991 Year
  • Lira Annual$19.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lira Unlimited$9.99
  • Lira Lifetime$9.99
2 purchases

Pouch

Subscriptions2
  • Pouch Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Pouch Pro7 Days trial$22.991 Year

Questions

Is Lira free?
Lira is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pouch free?
Pouch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lira or Pouch have ads?
Neither Lira nor Pouch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lira or Pouch?
Lira ships an update every 4 days, and Pouch weekly. Most recently, Lira was updated on October 28, 2026 and Pouch on October 28, 2026.

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