Comparison

Northstar tracker vs Savings Jar

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

Head to head
About

Northstar tracker

Features
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Northstar turns saving into something you actually want to do. Set a goal, log a deposit, and watch your jar fill up with a satisfying animation every single time. Whether you're saving for a trip, a new laptop, a wedding, or just a rainy day โ€” Northstar keeps your progress visible, warm, and motivating. WHY PEOPLE LOVE NORTHSTAR Beautiful animated jars that fill as you save Quick deposit logging with handy +$10 / +$25 / +$50 presets Smart projections that tell you when you'll hit your goal Streaks and milestone celebrations at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% Shareable progress cards to celebrate the wins DESIGNED TO FEEL CALM, NOT STRESSFUL No bank linking. No ads. No finance-bro jargon. Just your goals, your pace, and a jar that fills up. NORTHSTAR PRO Unlock unlimited goals, smart projections, custom themes, and shareable milestone cards with a monthly or annual subscription. Free trial available. Northstar is for anyone with a goal worth saving for. Start your first jar today. privacy policy https://meadow-patio-4af.notion.site/362470a1b7a380cf9eacded4d69a6bdc?source=copy_link Eula https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Savings Jar

Features
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Save for the goals you can actually see. Every deposit fills a glass jar a little higher, so putting money aside stops feeling like a spreadsheet chore and starts feeling like progress you watch happen. Most budgeting apps bury your goals inside charts and categories. JarGoals gives each goal its own jar that fills as you contribute, so a vacation fund, a new car, an emergency cushion, or a home deposit each become something visual you want to top up. WHAT YOU GET - A dedicated filling jar for every goal, rising from empty to full as you save - Log deposits and withdrawals with notes, and watch the jar react instantly - A projected finish date and suggested weekly amount so you know if you are on pace - An activity timeline of every contribution across all your jars, grouped by day - Insight charts showing money saved over time, saving streaks, and totals per jar - Weekly reminder nudges on the day you choose to keep the habit going PERFECT FOR - Savers building a sinking fund toward a specific purchase - Anyone growing an emergency fund one deposit at a time - Families saving for a vacation, a car, or a first home - People who stay motivated by seeing visible progress, not just numbers WHY NOT JUST USE A NOTES APP OR SPREADSHEET A note only holds a number. JarGoals shows a jar that fills, calculates whether your pace hits your deadline, tracks your streak, and reminds you each week, so the goal stays in front of you instead of forgotten in a file. PRIVACY Your jars and contributions stay on your device. No account required, no ads, no tracking, and it works fully offline. FULL ACCESS JarGoals is free to track up to 2 jars. Premium unlocks unlimited goal jars, projected finish dates, insight projections, and custom cover photos for your goals. Premium is available as a weekly plan, a yearly plan (free trial available), or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID, subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and you can manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Create your first jar today and watch your savings rise. Terms of Use (EULA): https://web-levi.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://web-levi.web.app/privacy-policy Questions? tphuc.work@gmail.com

Screenshots

Northstar tracker4 screens
Savings Jar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Savings Jar at 17.0 against Northstar tracker's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Northstar tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Savings Jar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Northstar tracker versus Savings Jar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNorthstar trackerSavings Jar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size2 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlionel emmerichPhuc Pham

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Northstar tracker

Subscriptions2
  • monthly$4.991 Month
  • yealy7 Days trial$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Savings Jar

Subscriptions2
  • Rainy Day Reserve ยท Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Money Milestones ยท Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Nest Egg Pro โ€” Pay Once$49.99

Questions

Is Northstar tracker free?
Northstar tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Savings Jar free?
Savings Jar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Northstar tracker or Savings Jar have ads?
Neither Northstar tracker nor Savings Jar shows ads.

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