Comparison

Marginly vs cashBASIC

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

Head to head
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 notificationsβ€”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.

About

cashBASIC

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Take control of your finances β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” no third-party code. Lightweight, fast, and respects your privacy by design.

Screenshots

Marginly4 screens
cashBASIC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Marginly at Free against cashBASIC's $0.99. Marginly also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads there is nothing between them.

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

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

Marginly is free to download; cashBASIC costs $0.99 up front. cashBASIC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Marginly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
Marginly versus cashBASIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarginlycashBASIC
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Update frequencyβ€”Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size21 MB12 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMisho TomovskiRoman Brovarnyi

In-app purchases

None

Marginly

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

cashBASIC

One-time1
  • Support the Creator$1.99

Questions

Is Marginly free?
Marginly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is cashBASIC free?
cashBASIC costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Marginly or cashBASIC have ads?
Neither Marginly nor cashBASIC shows ads.

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