Comparison

PocketLog vs Moneta

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

Head to head
About

PocketLog

Features
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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

About

Moneta

Features
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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

Screenshots

PocketLog4 screens
Moneta3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PocketLog versus Moneta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketLogMoneta
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size189 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLe Dang BaoKarim Khouyi

In-app purchases

3 purchases

PocketLog

Subscriptions2
  • PocketLog Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • PocketLog Premium Yearly$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • PocketLog Premium Lifetime$8.99
2 purchases

Moneta

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plus$0.991 Month
  • Annual Plus$9.991 Year

Questions

Is PocketLog free?
PocketLog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moneta free?
Moneta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PocketLog or Moneta have ads?
Moneta shows ads; PocketLog does not.

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