ClearCostPro vs Kakeibo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
ClearCostPro
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ClearCostPro is a simple, 100% offline expense tracker built for people who value privacy and simplicity. No sign-ups, no cloud sync, no internet required β all your spending data stays safely stored on your device, only. Log daily expenses in seconds, categorize your spending, and keep full control of your personal finances with a clean, intuitive interface. No ads, no subscriptions, no hidden fees, just a straightforward tool for your everyday expense logging. KEY FEATURES: β’ 100% Offline Functionality β works entirely without internet or cloud storage β’ One-Tap Expense Logging β record your spending in seconds β’ Custom Spending Categories β organize your expenses your way β’ 100% Local & Private β your financial data never leaves your device β’ No Account Required β download and use instantly, no registration needed β’ Clean, Ad-Free Interface β no distractions, just simple expense tracking β’ Unlimited Transaction Logging β track as much spending as you need, for free ClearCostPro is the perfect private spending tracker for anyone who wants to log expenses without compromising their data privacy. No complicated budget tools, no mandatory accounts, just simple, secure expense logging. Download ClearCostPro today, take full control of your spending, and keep your finances 100% private.
Kakeibo
This app offers a streamlined way to log expenses quickly. It features clear visualizations of your spending, customizable categories, and data portability. An optional one-time purchase unlocks advanced features and removes ads.
- Rapid expense entry
- Customizable categories
- Monthly budget tracking
- Home & Lock Screen widgets
- CSV import/export
- Multi-currency support
- Private, on-device data storage
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Kakeibo is a simple expense tracker built around one idea: the fastest possible way to write down what you just spent. The perfect ledger is the one you never keep. So this app puts everything into speed. Type the amount, swipe to a category, save. A few seconds β done before it starts to feel like a chore. That is why it lasts. β Fast. Number pad for the amount, a swipe for the category, a tap to save. The part of any household ledger people give up on β the typing β is cut down to the fewest moves we could find.Forgot to log something yesterday? Add it for that date directly, without going through History. β Quiet. One small banner at the top, and nothing else competing for your attention. No decoration to get through, no setup to finish. It is meant to feel like a stock iOS app you can open every day without getting tired of it. β Clear. β’ Chart, calendar and list views of the month you are in β’ A monthly budget that tells you when you are drifting, without nagging β’ Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, so you can check without opening the app β’ 30 currencies with daily reference rates from the European Central Bank β’ A gentle reminder so the habit survives a busy day β Portable. Import a CSV from another budgeting app or a spreadsheet, review every column before anything is saved, and export your own records whenever you want. Your data is yours to take with you. β Yours to shape. (Premium β a one-time purchase) Save the expenses you log again and again and record one with a single tap. Rename, reorder and re-icon your categories. Register rent and subscriptions once and let them catch up when you open the app. Split a bill and record only your share. Tag spending inside a category, keep household and work apart with separate wallets, and read a monthly report of where it all went. Ads disappear too. There is no monthly or yearly charge.Record straight from the widget with a keypad and category buttons, see the month laid out by day on a calendar widget, and choose which categories appear on it β independent from the category order in the app. Tags can be edited after the fact and used to search and filter your history. Recording, CSV import and export, widgets and search stay free. β Private. Everything you record stays on your device. No account, no sign-in, no server of ours to send it to. (The only outbound request is to the European Central Bank's public exchange-rate file, and only when you convert currencies.) A household ledger is not something to be good at. It is something to keep. Start by simply knowing what you spent. Kakeibo is free to use. The free version shows ads. This app helps you record spending. It does not provide financial, investment, tax, accounting or legal advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Kakeibo at Free against ClearCostPro's $0.99. ClearCostPro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 days). On in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Kakeibo is free to download; ClearCostPro costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ClearCostPro ships an update every 3 days, Kakeibo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClearCostPro | Kakeibo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | β | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | β | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ε°εζΒ·δΊεε€ ζ | HIROAKI NISHIJIMA |
In-app purchases
ClearCostPro
No in-app purchases
Kakeibo
No in-app purchases
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