Moniq vs Kova
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
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 โ 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."
Kova
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Kova is the fastest way to track your spending and stay on top of your money. Built for people who want a simple, private expense tracker that just works. Every dollar you enter stays on your device. Track expenses in seconds Add an expense in two taps. Pin your most frequent ones to Quick Add for one-tap logging on the go. Know where your money goes See your spending broken down by category. Drill into any category to see every transaction. Filter by last 7 days, this week, or last week to spot patterns fast. Budget with a plan that fits you Choose from three popular budget splits โ 50/30/20, 60/30/10, or 70/20/10 โ or build your own. Set a budget base amount and Kova shows you exactly how much you've spent against each group in real time. Built for the Caribbean Kova is GYD-first with full support for USD, TTD, BBD, EUR, and GBP. No forced currency conversions. Support for more currencies to come. Your data, your device No account required. No cloud sync. No tracking. Everything you enter is stored locally and stays private. Export your data as a CSV at any time. Completely free. Always. Every feature in Kova is free. No paywalls. No premium tier. No subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Kova at every 3 days against Moniq's every 3 weeks. Kova also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Moniq ships an update every 3 weeks, Kova every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Moniq | Kova |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sebastian Vogel | DevTech Solutions |
In-app purchases
Moniq
No in-app purchases
Kova
No in-app purchases







