Comparison

Tally vs Orbit Spending

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tally

Features
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Tally is the simplest way to track your money on iPhone. Log a coffee in one tap. Set a budget for the month. Ask the built-in AI where your money really goes. No spreadsheets, no overwhelm, just your spending, in plain sight in the tool you always have in hand, your phone... ONE-TAP LOGGING Log expenses directly from your home screen widget, through iOS Shortcuts, or by asking Siri. Skip opening the app entirely. BUDGETS BY CATEGORY Create monthly budgets for any category. Watch progress bars fill as you spend. See exactly when you're getting close, or going over. BUILT-IN FINANCIAL AI Ask anything about your money in plain language. "What did I spend most on this month?" "Am I close to my budget?" "Where can I cut back?" Get clear, personalized answers in seconds. VISUAL INSIGHTS See your full month in one glance, category breakdowns, spending trends, and every transaction. Switch between week, month, or year. Spot patterns you'd never notice in a spreadsheet. PRIVACY FIRST Sign in with Apple. No email lists. No tracking. No ads, ever. Your financial data is encrypted and only yours. WHAT'S INCLUDED IN TALLY PLUS - Unlimited transactions and categories - Unlimited monthly budgets - Financial AI assistant - Spending insights and trends - All future features Tally Plus is a recurring subscription. Try it free for 3 days, then €6,99/week or €59,99/year. Cancel anytime in Settings. Terms of Use: hellotally.app/terms Privacy Policy: hellotally.app/privacy

About

Orbit Spending

Features
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Orbit tracks your spending automatically. Set up a one-time Shortcut and every Apple Pay purchase logs itself the moment you tap to pay: amount, merchant, and card, without ever opening the app. No bank logins. No spreadsheets. No typing in receipts. TRACKING THAT DOES ITSELF • Apple Pay purchases import automatically, in the background • Merchant logos and smart categorization keep your list tidy • Cash or card purchases add manually in seconds • See where a purchase happened on a map KNOW WHAT YOU CAN SPEND • Monthly budget with a daily allowance that updates as you spend • Everyday-spending mode that ignores fixed costs like rent • Recurring payment tracking so subscriptions never surprise you • Alerts for budget limits, large purchases, upcoming charges, plus a weekly summary • Home Screen widget with your month at a glance SET UP IN A MINUTE Sign in with Apple, Google, or email, follow the guided setup, and your next tap-to-pay purchase tracks itself. Your history syncs to your account, so a new phone picks up right where you left off. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No analytics, no ads, no selling your data. Purchase locations never leave your device. Face ID lock and in-app account deletion included. Orbit is free.

Screenshots

Tally4 screens
Orbit Spending3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orbit Spending at none against Tally's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Tally sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Orbit Spending asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Tally versus Orbit Spending: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTallyOrbit Spending
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size97 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel HerrerosCaden Chiang

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Tally

Subscriptions2
  • Tally Plus Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Tally Plus Yearly$59.991 Year
None

Orbit Spending

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tally free?
Tally is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Orbit Spending free?
Orbit Spending is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tally or Orbit Spending have ads?
Neither Tally nor Orbit Spending shows ads.

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