FireTracker vs Closer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
FireTracker
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Track your path to financial independence โ all in one beautifully designed app. FireTracker combines a FIRE calculator, portfolio tracker, and net worth dashboard with zero data leaving your device. **YOUR MONEY, YOUR DEVICE, YOUR PRIVACY** No account creation. No bank linking. No ads. All your financial data stays on your iPhone, always. FireTracker is built for people who value privacy as much as financial freedom. **DASHBOARD** - See your total net worth at a glance - Track FIRE progress with a visual countdown ring - View all accounts with live values **PORTFOLIO TRACKER** - Add investment accounts, crypto, property, and cash accounts - Link stocks and ETFs for automatic price updates via Yahoo Finance - Link OEICs and unit trusts via Morningstar - Multi-currency support with live exchange rates - View allocation breakdowns with interactive charts **FIRE CALCULATOR** - Calculate your FIRE number based on real expenses - Adjust withdrawal rate, returns, and inflation - See projected retirement date with compound growth - Run Monte Carlo simulations for confidence intervals (Premium) **PROGRESS TRACKING** - Automatic daily net worth snapshots - Track actual growth vs projected target - Celebrate milestones along your journey - View your full financial history in charts **FREE TO START** FireTracker Spark (free) includes 2 accounts, 5 holdings, and the full FIRE calculator. Upgrade to Ignite or Blaze to unlock unlimited accounts, live price linking, Monte Carlo simulations, and more. - Ignite (Monthly): GBP 4.99/month - Blaze (Annual): GBP 34.99/year (save 42%) Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Privacy Policy: https://kingsfield-ventures-code.github.io/FireTracker/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://kingsfield-ventures-code.github.io/FireTracker/terms.html
Closer
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Everything you own, in one number. Then a plan to grow it. Closer shows your entire financial picture: savings, investments, pensions, property, crypto and debts. All as a single figure, telling you exactly what it takes each month to reach the number you're aiming for. No bank connection. No account. No subscription. HOW IT WORKS 1. Set your goal โ retirement, a house deposit, your FIRE number 2. Add what you own and what you owe 3. See what it takes each month, and watch it happen TRACK EVERYTHING - Savings, cash and current accounts - Stocks with live prices - Crypto with live prices - Workplace pensions and SIPPs - ISAs, funds and ETFs - Property and vehicles - Mortgages, loans and credit cards A PLAN, NOT JUST A NUMBER Most trackers tell you where you are. Closer tells you what to do about it. - See the monthly amount that reaches your goal on time - Drag to see what a different amount would mean - If there's a gap, see exactly how big it is - Project when you could stop working, year by year UK ALLOWANCES - See what's left of your ISA allowance this tax year - Track pension contributions against your annual allowance - Know how many days remain before 5 April SEE WHAT ACTUALLY MOVED IT Contributions, market growth, and assets added or removed โ split out, so you know whether you earned it or saved it. YOUR DATA STAYS ON YOUR PHONE - No account to create - No bank connection, so nothing to breach - Balances and history never leave your device - Face ID lock and privacy mode, both free WIDGETS AND APPLE WATCH - Home screen and lock screen widgets - Apple Watch app with goal progress CLOSER PRO โ ONE PAYMENT, FOREVER No subscription. No monthly fee. - Multiple goals, each tracking its own assets - ISA and pension allowance tracking - See what moved your net worth - Medium home screen widget - Export everything as CSV Built by an indie developer in the UK.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FireTracker at none against Closer's 1. Closer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Closer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FireTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | FireTracker | Closer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bradley Seekings | George Parker |
In-app purchases
FireTracker
No in-app purchases
Closer
- Closer Pro$5.99









