Comparison

Tarsi vs Bulsa

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

Head to head
About

Tarsi

Track expenses, income, and investments in one place. Voice commands and OCR receipt scanning simplify logging. Forecast cash flow, set budgets, and manage savings goals with clear visual breakdowns.

Highlights
  • Expense and income tracking
  • Investment account monitoring
  • Voice-activated logging
  • OCR receipt scanning
  • Cash flow forecasting
  • Budget and savings goal management
  • Multiple user profiles
Features
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Tarsi - Your Personal Finance Companion A simple yet powerful finance app that helps you track everything in one place, from daily expenses to long-term goals. Whether you’re just starting or already managing multiple accounts, Tarsi keeps things clear, organized, and easy to use. SEE YOUR MONEY CLEARLY Track your expenses and income in seconds. Monitor balances across cash, bank accounts, credit cards, and investments, all in one place. See your net worth in a single screen and understand exactly where your money goes with clean, simple breakdowns. You can also create investment accounts for US stocks and crypto, with access to the latest market data so your portfolio stays up to date without manual tracking. Tarsi supports light and dark mode, so you can use it comfortably anytime, anywhere. TALK TO TARSI (YES, EVEN OFFLINE!) Just say it. Tarsi handles the rest. Log expenses, transfers, and income by typing or using your voice. You can say things like “Starbucks 250”, “Salary 30k”, or “Paid credit card 5k last week” and Tarsi will understand and record it instantly. It works offline, so your data never needs to leave your device. You can also attach images or scan receipts using OCR, so your transactions are not just recorded but documented. PLAN AHEAD WITH CONFIDENCE Forecast your cashflow, track recurring bills, installments, and subscriptions, and view upcoming payments alongside expected income in one timeline. You can quickly tell if you can afford something before spending. STAY ON TOP OF YOUR FINANCES Set budgets with categories and subcategories and track your progress visually. Manage savings goals, monitor debts, and keep track of money owed to you. Tarsi includes ready-made bank account templates, so you can quickly add your accounts with just a few taps and start tracking right away. SIMPLE FOR BEGINNERS. POWERFUL FOR ADVANCED USERS Tarsi is easy to start with, even if you’ve never used a finance app before. As you grow, Tarsi grows with you. From budgets and goals to cashflow forecasting, debt tracking, installment tracking, and detailed insights, everything you need is already built in. CREATE MULTIPLE PROFILES Tarsi allows you to create multiple profiles, whether for personal use, family, or separate business accounts with built-in tools. GET FEEDBACK AND GROW YOUR MONEY Tarsi doesn’t just track. It helps you improve. Every time you log an expense or income, Tarsi gives you simple, helpful feedback so you understand how that decision affects your finances. Over time, it learns your patterns and gives you tips and insights to help you spend smarter, save better, and stay consistent. QUICK NOTES AND DAILY SUMMARY Use quick notes to list upcoming expenses, reminders, or anything you don’t want to forget. Tarsi also gives you a daily summary of your income and expenses so you can quickly review how your money moved without digging through your history. BACKUP, EXPORT, AND FULL CONTROL Your data is always yours. Tarsi automatically saves daily backups on your device so you don’t lose your data. You can export everything anytime as CSV or JSON, making it easy to move, review, or keep your own records. You can also generate income and expense statements for a selected period whenever you need them. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT Your financial data stays with you. Tarsi does not require an account, does not track you, and does not send your financial data to the cloud. Everything runs locally on your device. WHY TARSI? Tarsi is inspired by the Philippine tarsier, a small endangered animal known for its large, watchful eyes. Just like the tarsier, Tarsi helps you see your finances clearly. It gives you a full, honest view of your money so you can make better decisions every day, while also raising awareness about this unique animal and the importance of protecting it. Start tracking your money the right way. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Bulsa

Features
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Ilista mo lang, kami na bahala. Bulsa is a simple, private budget tracker made for how Filipinos actually pay: GCash, Maya, Maribank, GoTyme, bank cards, cash, Pag-IBIG MP2, credit cards and pay-later apps like GGives. LOG IN SECONDS • Type the amount, pick a category, done • Expenses, income, transfers, savings and debt payments • Log in pesos or dollars — Bulsa converts for you SEE EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE • Every account and your total net worth on one screen • What you spent this week and this month • Days until payday and your upcoming bills INSIGHTS THAT MAKE SENSE • Monthly budget ring that shows what's left and a safe daily amount • Spending by category — pick the categories you care about • Compare with last month or your 3-month average • 6-month trends of money in vs money out PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No sign-up and no bank logins • Your records stay on your iPhone • Optional Face ID lock • Back up, restore and export to a spreadsheet anytime Questions or ideas? We'd love to hear from you: mariepherlaurito@gmail.com

Screenshots

Tarsi4 screens
Bulsa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bulsa at none against Tarsi's 5. Tarsi's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Tarsi sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Bulsa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tarsi versus Bulsa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTarsiBulsa
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBryl Kezter LimMariepher Laurito

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Tarsi

Subscriptions4
  • Tarsi Cloud Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Tarsi Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Tarsi Cloud Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Tarsi Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Tarsi Pro Lifetime$29.99
None

Bulsa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tarsi free?
Tarsi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bulsa free?
Bulsa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tarsi or Bulsa have ads?
Neither Tarsi nor Bulsa shows ads.

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