Comparison

Drift vs PocketLog

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

Head to head
About

Drift

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We too are tired of running short by the 15th (or earlier...) each month. That's why we made Drift: a simple expense tracker and budget app that goes straight to the point. No cumbersome charts, no hassle, no ads, no confusing screens. Just a spending tracker that tells you what you can still spend today, and handles multiple currencies automatically. And because you're logging on purpose, you genuinely notice where the money goes. Set monthly budgets that fit your life, see what you've really got left per day, and catch the quiet little habits before they add up. It's the money manager for people who don't want to manage money, just keep more of it. WHAT DRIFT DOES Log an expense in seconds, in plain language. Type "coffee 4.50" or "groceries 62" and Drift does the rest Automatic categories, so you never sort your spending by hand Automatic currency conversion, with multi-currency support built in from day one. Perfect for travel expenses, freelancers paid abroad, or anyone living between two countries Budgets that tell you where you stand, not just what you spent. Your daily budget updates every time you log something A clean, fast daily expense log you can actually keep up with No ads, ever WHAT'S COMING We plan to add more to Drift: savings goals, emergency fund building, budgeting best practices. Anything simple and educational, because our goal is for you to get better with your money and finally relax about it. WHY IT WORKS Most of our daily users see their spending shrink within the first month. We believe it comes down to three things: 1. Tracking your expenses every day makes you more conscious about your money 2. The interface makes it crystal clear how much you really have left, so you second-guess "do I really need this?" 3. Logging an expense is so easy you won't give up like with other budget trackers WHO IT'S FOR Anyone who wants to stop overspending and start saving money without spreadsheets, bank syncing, or a finance degree. Students, freelancers, travelers, couples splitting a household budget, or just people who want to know where their salary goes. Ready to take control of your finances? Download Drift and start tracking your spending today.

About

PocketLog

Features
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PocketLog helps you see where your money goes. No ads, no sign-up, and your data stays on your device and in your own iCloud. LOG IN SECONDS • Type or say it naturally and PocketLog creates the transaction and suggests a category • Attach photos of receipts • Recurring bills and subscriptions are logged for you UNDERSTAND YOUR SPENDING • Clear charts for spending, income and cash flow • Budgets that warn you before you overspend • Breakdowns by category, account, person and trip ALL YOUR MONEY IN ONE PLACE • Cash, bank accounts, credit cards and e-wallets • Savings, investments, gold, silver, foreign currency and crypto • Track money you lent or borrowed, with repayment schedules • Multiple currencies with automatic exchange rates SHARE AND SPLIT • Shared accounts with family or your partner through iCloud • Trips and events: track group expenses together PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No sign-up, no ads, no tracking • Face ID / Touch ID lock • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac • Import and export CSV/Excel anytime Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cyn836.github.io/pocketlog-privacy-policy.github.io/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Drift4 screens
PocketLog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Drift at none against PocketLog's 3. PocketLog's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PocketLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Drift asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Drift ships an update fortnightly, PocketLog every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
Drift versus PocketLog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriftPocketLog
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB189 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFramedataLe Dang Bao

In-app purchases

None

Drift

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PocketLog

Subscriptions2
  • PocketLog Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • PocketLog Premium Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • PocketLog Premium Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is Drift free?
Drift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PocketLog free?
PocketLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Drift or PocketLog have ads?
Neither Drift nor PocketLog shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Drift or PocketLog?
Drift ships an update fortnightly, and PocketLog every 4 days. Most recently, Drift was updated on October 28, 2026 and PocketLog on October 31, 2026.

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