S vs Marginly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
S
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A minimal expense tracker / no financial noise. No accounts, no subscriptions, no complexity. Just track what you spend. And what you earn. Your data stays on your iPhone and in your private iCloud. You own it. Always. It is a privacy-first money tracker designed for clarity. Pay Once. Use Forever. Unlock with a simple one-time purchase and use forever. Most budget apps are overloaded with charts, complex analytics, and financial jargon. This one is different. It's a minimalist spending tracker built for everyday life. Open the app. Swipe. Add an expense or income. Done. That's the system. Essential Overview Everything in one simple screen: - Total income - Total expenses - Category breakdown Clear numbers. No dashboards. No overwhelm. Stay aware of your spending without turning your life into a spreadsheet. Minimal by design, but flexible where it matters: - Multiple currencies (US Dollar, Euro, British Pound, Swiss Franc, Japanese Yen, Korean Won, Swedish Krona, Norwegian Krone) - Multiple languages (English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano, Português, Nederlands, Norsk, Svenska) - Offline, no account, you own your data - Custom categories - Transaction export - Light and Dark mode - Customizable themes - Face ID / Touch ID protection - iCloud sync across devices - Fast numeric input - Smooth gestures Every interaction is built to reduce friction. Why Minimal Expense Tracker? Because you don't need 27 charts. You need consistency. Minimal Expense Tracker helps you build awareness around your money with a simple, private, no-subscription expense tracker experience. If you're looking for a minimal budget alternative, a clean money manager, or a privacy-first spending tracker, this app is built for you. Swipe. Add. Done.
Marginly
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marginly at none against S's 1. Marginly also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26). 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
Both are free to download. S sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Marginly asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | S | Marginly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | fabio mangolini | Misho Tomovski |
In-app purchases
S
- Lifetime$9.99
Marginly
No in-app purchases









