Comparison

0based vs Purso

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

Head to head
About

0based

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0based is an AI-powered finance app that actually understands your money. Track personal and business finances in one place โ€” then ask your AI advisor anything. Can I afford to hire? Am I overspending? What's my runway? Get real answers based on your real data. PERSONAL FINANCE Track all your accounts โ€” checking, savings, credit cards, loans. Set budgets by category, track bills and due dates, and let AI spot patterns in your spending you might miss. STARTUP & BUSINESS Monitor your cash position and expenses. Track burn rate and runway. Ask the AI anything about your company finances โ€” it knows your numbers. AI THAT KNOWS YOUR MONEY Ask anything in plain English. The AI analyzes your actual accounts, transactions, and budgets. It remembers your goals across conversations โ€” every interaction builds on the last. SMART INSIGHTS AI-generated insights on your dashboard. Spending spikes, budget alerts, unusual activity โ€” surfaced automatically. SHIELD MODE Not ready to face the numbers? Activate Shield Mode to hide your balances with a single tap. Let the AI surface what matters โ€” insights, alerts, and patterns โ€” so you stay informed without the anxiety. Full visibility when you want it. None when you don't. CONNECTED BANKING Link your bank accounts for automatic transaction sync. Your data updates in real time โ€” no manual entry required. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Sign in with Apple โ€” no email or name collected. Your data is never sold or shared. Export or delete anytime.

About

Purso

Features
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Your financial life belongs on your phone - not on someone else's server. Purso is a budget tracker, debt tracker, and recurring expense manager that works 100% offline. No bank login. No account. No subscription. No ads. Pay once, own it forever. What Purso does: - Budget: set monthly limits per category, watch progress bars fill in real time - Debt: track what you owe, log payments, watch the balance shrink - Recurring: set it once, Purso logs it automatically every month - Reports: compare months, see category breakdowns, track your progress - Widgets: your budget on your home screen without opening the app - Export: CSV and XLSX, anytime, to your Files app What Purso doesn't do: - Connect to your bank: ever - Create an account for you - Send your data anywhere - Show you ads - Charge a monthly fee Your data lives in a single file on your device. Delete the app and it's gone. Export it and it's yours. No one else can see it, lose it, or sell it. Purso works offline. On a plane, in a tunnel, with no signal - it works. One-time purchase. No subscription. Yours forever. Privacy Policy: https://getpenno.com/privacy/

Screenshots

0based4 screens
Purso4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 0based at none against Purso's 12. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Purso sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. 0based asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
0based versus Purso: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter0basedPurso
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size43 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEnergy Company DevelopersMuhammed Mustafa Demir

In-app purchases

None

0based

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Purso

One-time12
  • Lifetime$4.99
  • Lifetime$6.99
  • Lifetime$12.99
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  • Lifetime$15.00
  • Lifetime$24.99
  • Lifetime$39.99
  • Lifetime$49.99
  • Family Lifetime$49.99
  • Lifetime$54.99
  • Lifetime$69.00
  • Family Lifetime$71.99
  • Family Lifetime$99.00

Questions

Is 0based free?
0based is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Purso free?
Purso is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 0based or Purso have ads?
Neither 0based nor Purso shows ads.

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