Comparison

Balance Note vs Monestia

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

Head to head
About

Balance Note

Features
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Balance Note is a manual net-worth ledger for people who would rather write their balances down by hand than hand over their bank credentials. ■ No linking, by design You never enter a bank ID or password — the app has no way to accept one. It does not connect to any bank API or fetch balances automatically. Account names and balances are stored only on your device, and your records are never uploaded. No account registration either. ■ One five-minute ritual a week A checklist-style "This week: 4/6" flow turns manual entry into a calm weekly ritual. Copy the balance shown in your bankbook or banking app, one account at a time. Entries on the same day overwrite each other, so records never duplicate. ■ Your net worth at a glance Net worth (assets minus liabilities) sits at the top in large type, with week-over-week, month-over-month and year-over-year change chips and a weekly trend chart. Miss a week? The chart carries your last balance forward, so your history never breaks. ■ Every account in one book Ordinary deposits, time deposits, securities, pensions (iDeCo and similar), e-money and liabilities such as loans or card balances — all organized by type. A breakdown report shows the balance of assets vs. liabilities. ■ Built to keep going A weekly reminder (pick the weekday and time) tells you when it's time to update. Export your balance history and weekly trend as CSV anytime, or erase everything instantly with "Delete all data." [Pricing] Every feature is available to use. A banner ad is shown at the bottom of the screen. A one-time "Remove Ads" purchase hides it permanently (no subscription). [Please note] Balance Note is a tool for recording balances by hand. It does not link to bank accounts or fetch data automatically. All figures are reference values based on your own entries; the app does not provide investment or financial advice. Privacy policy: https://honki.ai/zandaka-note/privacy.html

About

Monestia

A personal finance app focused on quick, intuitive input and visually appealing data presentation. It allows for consolidated management of various accounts, multi-currency support, and budget/subscription tracking. Analyze your spending habits with clear graphs and optional automatic recording via Apple Pay.

Highlights
  • Quick expense logging
  • Consolidated account management
  • Multi-currency support
  • Budget and subscription tracking
  • Visual spending analysis
  • Apple Pay automatic recording
  • Offline functionality
Features
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「記録が続く、眺めたくなる家計簿」 Monestiaは、入力の速さと眺めて心地よい画面にこだわった個人用の家計簿アプリです。 ■ 最短3タップで記録 テンキーで金額を入力し、口座とカテゴリを選ぶだけ。よく使う支出はテンプレートに登録すれば、ワンタップで記録できます。 ■ 口座とカードをまとめて管理 現金・銀行・クレジットカード・電子マネーを口座として登録。カードの利用額や請求額もひと目で確認できます。 ■ 多通貨対応 日本円・米ドル・ブラジルレアルに対応。口座ごとに通貨を持ち、合計や分析は設定した基準通貨に自動換算されます。 ■ 予算とサブスク管理 カテゴリごとに月の予算を設定し、進捗と超過を色でお知らせ。サブスクは次回の課金日と月割り換算額を一覧表示し、課金日前に通知します。 ■ 分析 収支の推移、カテゴリ別の内訳、資産の推移をグラフで確認できます。 ■ Apple Payで自動記録(iOS 17以降) Apple Payでタップ支払いした瞬間に、金額と支払い先を自動で記録します(初回だけショートカットの設定が必要です)。 ■ オフラインで完結、クラウド同期は任意 すべての記録はまず端末内に保存されるため、アプリは通信なしで完全に動作します。複数の端末で使いたい場合のみ、アカウントを作成してクラウド同期を有効にできます。 ■ データはいつでも書き出し・削除できます CSVでのエクスポート/インポートに対応。アプリ内からいつでも記録やアカウントを完全に削除できます。 利用規約(EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Monestiaの利用規約: https://monestia.vercel.app/legal/terms プライバシーポリシー: https://monestia.vercel.app/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Balance Note4 screens
Monestia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Monestia at none against Balance Note's 1. Monestia also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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. Balance Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Monestia asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Balance Note ships an update every 2 months, Monestia every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Balance Note versus Monestia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBalance NoteMonestia
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer丽佳 施Jun Hayashi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Balance Note

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
None

Monestia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Balance Note free?
Balance Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Monestia free?
Monestia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Balance Note or Monestia have ads?
Balance Note shows ads; Monestia does not.
Which is updated more often, Balance Note or Monestia?
Balance Note ships an update every 2 months, and Monestia every 4 days. Most recently, Balance Note was updated on October 25, 2026 and Monestia on October 25, 2026.

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