Comparison

Savings Thermometer vs ExpenSave

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

Head to head
About

Savings Thermometer

This app gamifies saving money by visualizing progress with animated thermometers for each goal. It helps users set targets, track multiple savings objectives simultaneously, and provides personalized saving schedules and reminders to reach deadlines.

Highlights
  • Animated progress thermometers
  • Track multiple savings goals
  • Set custom targets and deadlines
  • Automated saving schedules
  • Milestone badges and celebrations
  • Daily and deadline reminders
  • Privacy-focused, no account needed
Features
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Saving money doesn't have to be boring. Savings Thermometer turns every savings goal into a game you'll actually want to play. WATCH YOUR PROGRESS RISE Every goal gets its own animated thermometer that fills up as you save. Whether it's a new car, a dream trip or an emergency fund, you'll always see how close you are. SAVE FOR EVERYTHING AT ONCE Track as many goals as you like, side by side. Give each one a name, an emoji and a target, then add money with quick $5, $10, $20 or $50 buttons, or enter any amount. KNOW EXACTLY WHAT TO SAVE Add a deadline and Savings Thermometer Thermometer works out how much you need to save each day, week and month to make it. No spreadsheets, no guessing. EARN BADGES & CELEBRATE Unlock milestone badges at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of every goal. Each one comes with confetti and a little buzz, because progress should feel good. FRIENDLY 7 PM REMINDERS Turn on reminders for a gentle nudge each evening with how much to save today. You'll also get a heads-up as deadlines get close: one week, three days, the day before and the big day. YOUR SAVINGS AT A GLANCE Your home screen shows your total saved, your total target, goals completed and badges earned. Each goal keeps a history of recent deposits and withdrawals. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no sign-up and no bank linking. Your goals are stored on your device. If you turn on reminders, only what's needed to work out tonight's reminder is shared: goal names, amounts, deadlines and your first name. Start your first goal today and watch the thermometer climb!

About

ExpenSave

Features
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ExpenSave is the simple, beautiful way to stay on top of your money. Track every expense and income in seconds, see exactly where it goes, and keep your subscriptions, bills, and shared costs all in one calm app — no spreadsheets, no clutter. EXPENSES & INCOME • Log spending in two taps with a fast keypad • Categories, accounts, notes, and back-dated entries • Transfers between your own accounts ACCOUNTS & NET WORTH • Checking, savings, credit, and cash side by side • Live balances, assets, debts, and one net-worth number • Per-account balance sheets and statements SUBSCRIPTIONS & BILLS • A live calendar of what's due and when • Reminders before every bill and free-trial conversion • Track trials so you're never charged by surprise LEND & BORROW • Track every IOU in both directions • Always know who owes who, and settle up in a tap SPLIT BILLS • Share dinner, rent, or a trip • Splits turn into IOUs automatically INSIGHTS • Category breakdowns, budgets, and monthly trends • Spot the budgets you blew through and the ones you nailed PRIVATE & SECURE • Optional Face ID / passcode lock • Export your data to CSV or PDF anytime • Delete your account and all data whenever you want Beautifully designed, refreshingly simple. Part of the ClearWays family of everyday apps.

Screenshots

Savings Thermometer4 screens
ExpenSave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ExpenSave at none against Savings Thermometer's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Savings Thermometer versus ExpenSave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSavings ThermometerExpenSave
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB33 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperOrrin VoldengSulaiman Muhammad

In-app purchases

None

Savings Thermometer

No in-app purchases

None

ExpenSave

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Savings Thermometer free?
Savings Thermometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ExpenSave free?
ExpenSave is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Savings Thermometer or ExpenSave have ads?
Savings Thermometer shows ads; ExpenSave does not.

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