# SpendPause vs Pennygrove

The clearest difference is ads: SpendPause at none against Pennygrove's shown. SpendPause also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpendPause sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pennygrove sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpendPause | Pennygrove |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pennygrove-no-spend-tracker/id6790263376/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Niels-Benjamin Schnadt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877126381) | [JIHWAN SEOK](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825411488) |

## What reviewers say

### SpendPause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spendpause-limit-spending/id6766967289)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpendPause Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| SpendPause Premium | $29.99 | per year |


### Pennygrove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pennygrove-no-spend-tracker/id6790263376)

This app gamifies the no-spend challenge by growing a virtual garden based on your skipped purchases. Track your progress visually with a growing plant and unlock new species as you save money. It offers a guilt-free way to build streaks and see your savings accumulate.

**Highlights:** Daily 1-tap check-in, Visual garden growth, Streak calendar with monthly freeze, Unlockable plant species, Home screen widget, Savings in local currency

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watercolor Plant Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pennygrove Forever | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpendPause free?

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

### Is Pennygrove free?

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

### Do SpendPause or Pennygrove have ads?

Pennygrove shows ads; SpendPause does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*