Comparison

NYS vs Mewo

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

Head to head
About

NYS

Features
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NYS — Know Your Self One simple equation runs your whole month: Income āˆ’ Fixed āˆ’ Variable = what you can save. Most trackers only tell you what you already spent. NYS tells you what you can still spend — today. TODAY'S NUMBER • "You can still spend RM47" — recalculated every day from what is actually left this month • Spending pace: on track, a little fast, or red line, with today's marker on the bar • Home-screen widget and a one-tap shortcut to log an expense in three seconds YOUR MONTH, AT A GLANCE • Fixed costs set once, added automatically every month, with due-date reminders • Monthly caps per category and an instant warning the moment you cross one • Charts by category plus a six-month income-vs-expense trend • Twelve-month savings view, savings goal with an estimated finish date • Malaysian income tiers (B1 to T2) — see where this month lands and how far the next band is • Rent vs buy calculator LIFE TOOLS, BUILT IN • What to eat — dishes that fit today's food budget, plus nearby eateries with typical prices (data from OpenStreetMap) • Health — log weight and height for a BMI band on Asian cutoffs, a daily calorie range matched to how active you actually are, and a simple wellness score; estimate calories from a photo of your meal • Cycle tracking — log period start dates and see your average cycle length • Family — due date and pregnancy week, plus each child's growth log, vaccination record and milestone notes • Travel — trip budget with a reality check, live exchange rates, an AI day-by-day itinerary that stays inside your budget, and a pre-trip checklist • AI money coach — three specific tips read from your own numbers, plus a chat helper for cooking and saving questions • Receipt scanning — the total is read on your device and the photo is kept as your record BUILT FOR MALAYSIA Categories that match real life here — F&B, Grab, Toll & TNG, Petrol, PTPTN, Angpau, Takaful — and EPF handled inside the savings equation. Ringgit first, with English, Chinese and Bahasa Melayu throughout. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No account. No ads. No tracking. Your ledger, your receipts and your health data live on your device. AI features are opt-in and stay off until you turn them on. When you do, only anonymous totals are sent — never your notes, names or account details. Food photos are sent only with a separate consent and are discarded after analysis. Location is used only while you are looking for nearby food. AI suggestions and price estimates are for general guidance only, and are not professional financial or medical advice.

About

Mewo

Features
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Mewo is a personal spending companion that helps you record expenses and income, understand spending habits, and stay aware of your monthly finances. Log transactions naturally through AI chat, scan receipts, or add entries manually. Mewo organizes your records into useful summaries so you can see where your money goes. Features: • Log expenses and income using AI chat • Scan receipts and extract transaction details • Add and edit transactions manually • Track monthly income and commitments • View spending by category, place, and day • Monitor spending pace and estimated savings • Identify unusual spending activity • Mark potential tax-relief transactions (For Malaysian users only) • Choose from multiple currencies • Protect financial values using the Hide option • Use light, dark, or system appearance Mewo is designed for personal budgeting and record keeping. Tax-relief indicators and financial estimates are informational only and are not professional financial or tax advice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mewo-app.vercel.app/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

NYS4 screens
Mewo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NYS at none against Mewo's 2. Mewo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Mewo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NYS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NYS ships an update every 2 weeks, Mewo every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 17, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
NYS versus Mewo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNYSMewo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperShang Cheng Group SDN BHDDanial Zulkifli

In-app purchases

None

NYS

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Mewo

Subscriptions2
  • Mewo Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Mewo Premium Annually$29.991 Year

Questions

Is NYS free?
NYS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mewo free?
Mewo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NYS or Mewo have ads?
Neither NYS nor Mewo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NYS or Mewo?
NYS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mewo every 2 days. Most recently, NYS was updated on September 17, 2026 and Mewo on September 17, 2026.

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