Privat vs Moniq
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Privat
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Finally: Pay once, use forever. Keep track of your finances without monthly fees, without ads, and without data tracking. Budget Tracker helps you keep track of your monthly budget in seconds. Clean design, fast entry, private data, no subscription hassles. Design: Simple, bright, and built for quick use. Exactly how a budget app should be, instead of an Excel spreadsheet dressed up for a party. For anyone who wants a simple, private household budget app, without banking access and without a monthly bill. Private on your iPhone Your data stays stored locally. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. Quick entry Enter expenses with amounts and notes in seconds. Thatβs all you need. Clear overview Monthly budget, balance, history, and simple statistics. Without a clutter of features.
Moniq
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Moniq makes personal finance simple, fast, and private. Track expenses in seconds, stay on top of recurring payments, and see clear spending insights without accounts, ads, or mandatory cloud dependencies. Your data stays on your device by default, so you stay in control. Features: - Add a transaction in two taps - on your phone or watch. - Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Apple Watch widgets. - Optional iCloud sync and backups. - Import & Export: Move your data in or out anytime. - No sign-up, no login, no mandatory cloud sync. - Pick your currency and theme. Make it your app. - Understand your spending with insights and statistics. - Track subscriptions, bills, and regular expenses β with optional notifications. - Unusual periods or transactions are flagged for your review. - Available in French, English, and German. From the developer: "This app is free because it's personal. I've used money trackers for a decade but the good ones keep disappearing and the new ones are bloated with features or cost more than they bring benefits. That's why I'm developing this app. For myself, and for others to enjoy as well."
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Moniq at every 3 weeks against Privat's every 2 months. Privat's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Privat ships an update every 2 months, Moniq every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Privat | Moniq |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ronny Grob | Sebastian Vogel |
In-app purchases
Privat
No in-app purchases
Moniq
No in-app purchases







