Comparison

BalanceZero vs CardROI

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

Head to head
About

BalanceZero

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Stop leaving money on gift cards. BalanceZero helps you spend card balances down to zero — no waste, no remainders. Add items you're already buying, set your card balance, and the Minimizer instantly finds the best combination to use up exactly what's left. What it does: - Tracks balances across multiple cards - Logs every transaction so you always know where your balance stands - Saves your go-to shopping lists for quick reuse - Calculates the optimal item combination to hit your target balance - Stores past calculations so you can revisit what worked Built for gift cards, prepaid cards, and any balance you want gone.

About

CardROI

Effortlessly track credit card benefits, rewards, and annual fees to understand your true return on investment. Get smart reminders for expiring credits and maximize your points across various loyalty programs. Make informed decisions about which cards to keep or cancel.

Highlights
  • Track credit card benefits and credits
  • Calculate return on investment (ROI)
  • Smart reminders for expiring benefits
  • Track loyalty program points and redemptions
  • Compare credit cards side-by-side
  • Identify missing card benefits
  • Annual credit card performance audit
Features
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Stop tracking credit card benefits in spreadsheets. CardROI does it for you and tells you if your cards are actually worth the fees. Whether you carry a single premium card or juggle a wallet of five, CardROI tracks every benefit, calculates your real ROI, and answers the question most cardholders can't: "Am I actually getting my money's worth?" TRACK EVERY BENEFIT Log Uber Cash, dining credits, hotel stays, airline fees, lounge visits, and more across 30+ premium cards from Chase, American Express, Citi, Capital One, and others. No more "did I use that credit?" KNOW YOUR ROI See exactly how much value you've claimed against each card's annual fee. Cards in the green, cards breaking even, cards leaking money, visualized and actionable. NEVER MISS A CREDIT Smart reminders before benefits expire. Quarterly credit cycles, monthly DoorDash allowances, semi-annual dining credits, and anniversary-based free nights, all tracked and surfaced before the deadline hits. MAXIMIZE YOUR POINTS Track balances across 15+ major programs: Chase Ultimate Rewards, Amex Membership Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Delta SkyMiles, Hilton Honors, World of Hyatt, and more. Log redemptions to see your actual cents-per-point performance. COMPARE & DECIDE Side-by-side card comparison with annual fees, benefits, and earning rates. Explore 30+ cards before applying or decide whether to keep or cancel the ones you have. FIND WHAT YOUR WALLET IS MISSING Premium gap analysis shows which benefits your current card stack doesn't cover (no airline lounge access, no dining credits, no travel insurance) and surfaces cards that cover what's missing. ANNUAL AUDIT Your credit card year in review. See your best-performing card, benefits you left on the table, and smart insights for next year. BUILT FOR PRIVACY No accounts. No bank connections. No tracking. All your data stays on your device. Free to download. Premium unlocks ROI analysis, smart reminders, unlimited cards, gap analysis, and the Annual Audit. Questions or card suggestions? suggestions@cardroi.app Terms of Use: https://cardroi.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://cardroi.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

BalanceZero4 screens
CardROI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BalanceZero at none against CardROI's 2. BalanceZero also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. CardROI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. BalanceZero asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BalanceZero versus CardROI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalanceZeroCardROI
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKEYUR DIPAKBHAI SAVALIAChesKat Enterprises, LLC

In-app purchases

None

BalanceZero

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CardROI

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

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

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