Moniq vs Cent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Moniq
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Log an expense in two taps. Moniq is a simple, private budget app: no account, no ads, no tracking. Your data stays on your device. iCloud sync is optional, and you can import or export everything anytime. β’ Two taps to log spending, on iPhone or Apple Watch β’ See where your money goes with clear insights and trends β’ Set your own targets for needs, wants and savings β’ Track subscriptions and bills, with optional reminders β’ Unusual spending is flagged for you β’ Search every transaction by name, category or amount β’ Widgets for the Home Screen, Lock Screen and Apple Watch β’ Your currency, your theme Free, with no subscriptions. If Moniq helps you, an optional tip unlocks two supporter themes. From the developer: βIβve used money trackers for a decade. The good ones keep disappearing, and the new ones are bloated or cost more than theyβre worth. So Iβm building the one I want to use, for myself and for anyone who wants the same.β
Cent
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Meet Cent: the ultra-minimalist, private expense tracker designed for absolute speed and total data ownership. Most budgeting apps force you to create accounts, link your private bank details, and sync your financial life to the cloud. Cent does the exact opposite. It works 100% offline, keeping your financial data exactly where it belongs: locally on your device. With a frictionless design inspired by the speed of a daily calculator, Cent cuts through the noise so you can log an expense and get on with your day. WHY USE CENT? β’ 100% LOCAL & PRIVATE: Your data never leaves your phone. No servers, no data selling, and no privacy anxiety. β’ ZERO FRICTION: No sign-ups, no onboarding loops, and no login forms. Open the app and log immediately. β’ INSTANT LOGGING: Enter an amount on the dedicated numpad, tap a category, and save in a single gesture. β’ SMART HISTORY & INSIGHTS: View beautifully clean, native charts that break down your spending by category for the month. β’ EXPORT ANYTIME: You own your data. Export your entire history to a standard CSV file whenever you need to back it up or run a spreadsheet. Take control of your habits without sacrificing your privacy. Download Cent today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cent at none against Moniq's 4. Cent also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Moniq sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Cent asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Moniq | Cent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sebastian Vogel | Abhay Krishna Patil |
In-app purchases
Moniq
- Small Tip$0.99
- Moniq Supporter$2.99
- Medium Tip$3.99
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- Large Tip$8.99
Cent
No in-app purchases








