Comparison

BillAlert vs Tally

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

Head to head
About

BillAlert

Features
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Know what is due before it is due. BillAlert is a bill reminder and subscription tracker that keeps your recurring payments, renewal dates and upcoming bills in one place. From rent and electricity to streaming services and memberships, see what you have planned to pay and when. Add your bills manually, choose a reminder and check your upcoming payments without connecting a bank account. Track subscriptions and bills Add subscriptions, utilities, rent, insurance, loan payments and one-time bills. Start with a preset or create your own item with an amount, currency, category and due date. Get reminders before payments are due Set local push notifications for upcoming bills and subscription renewals. Pro also includes automated email reminders. Notification delivery depends on your device settings and permissions. See your upcoming payments Use the dashboard and calendar to review due dates, see planned costs and mark items as paid after you pay them. Keep a record of past payments alongside upcoming bills. Choose flexible billing schedules Track weekly, every two weeks, monthly, quarterly, yearly and custom recurring payments. Organize different billing cycles together so you can plan ahead. Understand recurring costs Review spending summaries and charts to see how subscriptions and bills add up. Pro includes premium analytics for a closer look at your tracked payments. Start with the free plan The free plan includes limited bill and subscription tracking, push reminders and ads. Pro unlocks unlimited tracking, removes ads and adds email reminders and premium analytics. No bank connection required You enter the bills and subscriptions you want to track. BillAlert does not require your banking credentials, make payments or cancel subscriptions on your behalf. Keep your recurring payments organized and give yourself time to prepare for the next due date. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://subtracker.horizam.com/privacy.html EULA: https://subtracker.horizam.com/eula.html

About

Tally

Features
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Tally helps you take control of your subscriptions and recurring payments. No bank connection needed - just manual entry that's simple and private. Features: - Track all subscriptions with exact due dates (not just "every 30 days") - Categorize spending with colour-coded categories (Streaming, Software, Utilities & more) - Set reminders 1, 3, or 7 days before payments are due - View spending by week, month, or year with clear totals - Mark payments as paid to stay on top of your budget - Manage subscriptions directly from the app (links out to the subscription account pages) - Track which account each subscription is paid from - Works on iPhone and iPad with full light/dark mode support - One-time purchase, no subscription required to use the app Stop losing money to forgotten subscriptions. Download Tally and see exactly where your money goes. * Purchase is required when adding more than 5 subscriptions Apple EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BillAlert4 screens
Tally4 screens

Verdict

The call

BillAlert and Tally are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. BillAlert sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Tally sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BillAlert versus Tally: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBillAlertTally
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size61 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammad Rizwan HassanChris Wakefield

In-app purchases

2 purchases

BillAlert

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription$24.991 Year
1 purchases

Tally

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99

Questions

Is BillAlert free?
BillAlert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tally free?
Tally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BillAlert or Tally have ads?
Neither BillAlert nor Tally shows ads.

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