Comparison

Pathworth vs UpLedger

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

Head to head
About

Pathworth

Manage your finances locally with this private iOS app. Track accounts, transactions, budgets, net worth, and investments. Enjoy optional iCloud sync and secure data protection.

Highlights
  • Account and transaction tracking
  • Budget management
  • Net worth and cash flow analysis
  • Recurring bill management
  • Investment tracking
  • Local-first data storage
  • Optional iCloud sync and backup
Features
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Pathworth helps you track accounts, transactions, budgets, net worth, cash flow, recurring bills, investments, and shopping plans in one private, local-first iOS app. Add income, expenses, transfers, and liabilities; review dashboard summaries; follow budget progress; analyze cash flow; track net worth history; manage recurring templates; and export or restore your data when needed. Pathworth works without an account. Your data stays on device by default, with optional iCloud sync and optional Files or iCloud Drive backup and restore. You can also enable Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode protection for an extra layer of privacy. Pathworth is an informational tool and does not provide financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.

About

UpLedger

Features
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Capture expenses and income quickly, then review every detail before it reaches your ledger. UpLedger turns a note, voice entry or receipt into a draft you can check and approve. CAPTURE AND REVIEW • Record transactions by hand, text, voice or receipt. • Check the amount, account, category and date before saving. • Keep a clear ledger of the entries you approved. SEE WHAT’S NEXT • Organize accounts, categories, budgets and recurring items. • Plan upcoming bills and monthly financial tasks. • Review spending, cash flow and net worth, with balance forecasts. • Export your records when you need them. MADE FOR APPLE DEVICES • Use the expanded side-by-side workspace on iPhone Duo. • Use the full three-column workspace on iPad. • Add widgets for capture, bills, drafts, month status and forecasts. • Start a capture with Siri, Shortcuts or supported system controls. • Use Apple Watch for quick capture and a glance at your finances. YOUR DATA, YOUR CHOICE Your records are stored on your device. iCloud sync, diagnostics and external AI processing are optional and require your choice. UpLedger has no ads and does not require a bank connection. UPLEDGER PRO The free plan includes one account, two classification rules, two recurring items and one household member. Pro removes these limits and unlocks full export, iCloud sync and extended forecasts. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or a lifetime purchase. Purchases use Apple’s In-App Purchase system; subscriptions can be managed from your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pathworth4 screens
UpLedger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pathworth at none against UpLedger's 4. Pathworth also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. UpLedger sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pathworth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Pathworth versus UpLedger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPathworthUpLedger
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB110 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZilong HeLester Romero Bernardo

In-app purchases

None

Pathworth

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

UpLedger

Subscriptions3
  • UpLedger Pro Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • UpLedger Pro Event Annual$9.991 Year
  • UpLedger Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • UpLedger Pro Lifetime$44.99

Questions

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

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