PocketLog vs Moneta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PocketLog
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PocketLog helps you see where your money goes. No ads, no sign-up, and your data stays on your device and in your own iCloud. LOG IN SECONDS • Type or say it naturally and PocketLog creates the transaction and suggests a category • Attach photos of receipts • Recurring bills and subscriptions are logged for you UNDERSTAND YOUR SPENDING • Clear charts for spending, income and cash flow • Budgets that warn you before you overspend • Breakdowns by category, account, person and trip ALL YOUR MONEY IN ONE PLACE • Cash, bank accounts, credit cards and e-wallets • Savings, investments, gold, silver, foreign currency and crypto • Track money you lent or borrowed, with repayment schedules • Multiple currencies with automatic exchange rates SHARE AND SPLIT • Shared accounts with family or your partner through iCloud • Trips and events: track group expenses together PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No sign-up, no ads, no tracking • Face ID / Touch ID lock • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac • Import and export CSV/Excel anytime Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://cyn836.github.io/pocketlog-privacy-policy.github.io/privacy-policy.html
Moneta
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Moneta helps you track your income and expenses simply, visually, and in your language. Log every transaction in seconds, organize it with custom categories, and see exactly where your money goes each month. KEY FEATURES • Quick income and expense entry, with notes and custom categories • Customizable categories: pick an icon, color, and type • Balance summary by period (day, month, year) • Transaction history grouped by date, with per-category search • Automated recurring expenses • Choose your preferred currency and format • Light and dark theme • Available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese • Secure sign-in with Google, Apple, or email, plus biometric lock MONETA PLUS Upgrade to Plus to remove ads and unlock the category breakdown chart, showing you at a glance where your money is concentrated. PRIVACY Your data is yours. Moneta doesn't connect to your bank accounts — you decide what to log and when. Start saving with purpose today. Terms of Use: https://moneta.vixapps.com/legal.html?lang=en
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PocketLog at none against Moneta's shown. PocketLog also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. PocketLog sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Moneta sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | PocketLog | Moneta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 189 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Le Dang Bao | Karim Khouyi |
In-app purchases
PocketLog
- PocketLog Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- PocketLog Premium Yearly$4.991 Year
- PocketLog Premium Lifetime$8.99
Moneta
- Monthly Plus$0.991 Month
- Annual Plus$9.991 Year









