Comparison

WallyLedger vs Dot

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

Head to head
About

WallyLedger

Features
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WallyLedger WallyLedger is a private, offline-first personal finance app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Track accounts, budgets, savings goals, and recurring transactions while keeping your financial data entirely under your control. Your data stays on your device and in your private iCloud account — never on someone else’s server. No sign-up. No ads. No tracking. FEATURES • Multiple accounts — checking, savings, credit cards, cash, investments • Categorised transactions with tags, notes, and receipts • Budgets with rollover support • Recurring and scheduled transactions • Savings goals with progress tracking • Cashflow forecasts and spending insights • Credit, debt, and mortgage tracking • CSV export • Fully offline with optional iCloud sync PRIVACY FIRST WallyLedger is built with privacy by design. Your financial data is stored locally and synced through your private iCloud (CloudKit) database. We do not operate servers that store or process your financial information. • No analytics • No advertising SDKs • No trackers • No account required FREE The free version includes: • Up to 3 accounts • Up to 2 budgets • Up to 3 savings goals • Up to 3 recurring transactions • Up to 60 transactions per month • Full manual transaction tracking and reporting PREMIUM Unlock the complete WallyLedger experience: • Unlimited accounts, categories, budgets, goals, and recurring transactions • Advanced cashflow forecasts and charts • Subscription, credit, debt, and mortgage tracking • Receipt attachments and scanning • Action and notification history • Full CSV export Premium is available as: • Monthly subscription — $6.99 • Annual subscription — $59.99 • Founders Lifetime purchase — $99.99 at launch Monthly and annual plans include a 7-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Family Sharing is supported. REQUIREMENTS • iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS 15 or later • iCloud account optional for sync across devices Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/macapps/stdeula/

About

Dot

Features
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Dot is your financial assistant for recording expenses and income in a simple conversation. Track your wallet and reserve, set a monthly spending limit, organize categories, and view reports in one place. Use chat to ask questions, receive guidance, and follow your decisions. Scan products to create a Wishlist and check prices when you want to find a good offer. Turn on notifications for important updates. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WallyLedger4 screens
Dot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: WallyLedger at weekly against Dot's every 2 weeks. WallyLedger also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. WallyLedger sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Dot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WallyLedger ships an update weekly, Dot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
WallyLedger versus Dot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWallyLedgerDot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB192 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHenri LaApinc Brasil

In-app purchases

3 purchases

WallyLedger

Subscriptions2
  • WallyLedger Premium Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • WallyLedger Premium Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • WallyLedger Premium Lifetime$99.99
2 purchases

Dot

Subscriptions2
  • Dot Pro Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Dot Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is WallyLedger free?
WallyLedger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dot free?
Dot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WallyLedger or Dot have ads?
Neither WallyLedger nor Dot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WallyLedger or Dot?
WallyLedger ships an update weekly, and Dot every 2 weeks. Most recently, WallyLedger was updated on October 10, 2026 and Dot on October 9, 2026.

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