# Zero Balance vs Lima

The clearest difference is ads: Zero Balance at none against Lima's shown. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zero Balance sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Lima sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zero Balance ships an update every 5 days, Lima every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zero Balance | Lima |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-balance-spend-credit/id6761912988/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **231** | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandr Pustotin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854093247) | [MAKSIM VOLOSHINSKII](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492639578) |

## What reviewers say

### Zero Balance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-balance-spend-credit/id6761912988)

This utility helps you spend small remaining balances on your Apple ID or gift cards. It generates a purchase plan to clear your balance to zero with minimal effort. Enjoy a private and ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Spend leftover store credit, Reduce balance to zero, Generate matching purchase plans, Works with gift cards and Apple ID, Private iCloud sync, No subscriptions or ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cosmic Cocoa: Apple ID Credit | $0.29 | one-time |
| Nebula Nibbles: Credit Left | $0.39 | one-time |
| Star Sprinkles: Spare Change | $0.49 | one-time |
| Moon Mochi: Zero Balance | $0.59 | one-time |
| Comet Crunch: App Store Credit | $0.69 | one-time |
| Galaxy Feast: Unused Credit | $0.79 | one-time |
| Toast Pebble: Exact Amount | $0.95 | one-time |
| Hearth Orb: Small Balance | $1.00 | one-time |
| Giggle Bubble: Pay with Credit | $1.09 | one-time |
| Solar Cape: No Subscription | $1.79 | one-time |


### Lima

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lima/id6809963164)

This utility app helps users find App Store purchases that match their remaining balance. It calculates combinations of available items to minimize leftover funds and provides a gamified experience with a character that progresses as purchases are confirmed.

**Highlights:** Match purchases to remaining balance, Minimize leftover funds, Gamified progress with character, View purchase denominations, Track confirmed operations, Unlock cosmetic items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Звёздная пыль — 15 | $0.29 | one-time |
| Звёздная пыль — 19 | $0.39 | one-time |
| Звёздная пыль — 20 | $0.59 | one-time |
| Звёздная пыль — 29 | $0.69 | one-time |
| Звёздная пыль — 99 | $0.90 | one-time |
| Звёздная пыль — 199 | $0.95 | one-time |
| Stardust — 25 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stardust — 89 | $1.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zero Balance free?

Zero Balance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lima free?

Lima is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Zero Balance or Lima have ads?

Lima shows ads; Zero Balance does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zero Balance or Lima?

Zero Balance ships an update every 5 days, and Lima every 4 days. Most recently, Zero Balance was updated on October 31, 2026 and Lima on October 31, 2026.

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