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★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Tool Comparison

Firefly III vs Sensor Tower comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Firefly III logo

Firefly III

firefly-iii.org

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
Sensor Tower logo

Sensor Tower

sensortower.com

PricingFree, Subscription
PlatformsWeb, API
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At a glance

Platforms
Firefly IIIWeb, API
Sensor TowerWeb, API
Categories
Firefly III4
Sensor Tower2
Pricing details

Tool

Firefly III

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

Tool

Sensor Tower

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Free TierFree
EnterpriseSubscription

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Platform details

AttributeFirefly IIISensor Tower
Asset types
Other
Other
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specified
North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica
Data freshness
Not specified
End of Day
API access
REST
REST
Export formats
CSV
CSV

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Firefly III strengths3

Categories covered by Firefly III only.

Sensor Tower strengths1

Categories covered by Sensor Tower only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Firefly III and Sensor Tower?

Firefly III focuses on Portfolio, APIs & SDKs, and Webhooks while Sensor Tower specializes in App & Website Traffic, and APIs & SDKs. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Firefly III and Sensor Tower cost?

Good news—both Firefly III and Sensor Tower offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Do Firefly III and Sensor Tower have APIs?

Yes, both platforms offer API access for developers and quants who want to build custom integrations or automate their workflows.

Should I choose Firefly III or Sensor Tower?

Choose Firefly III if you need Self-hosted open-source personal finance manager (AGPLv3 license)., and Supports double-entry bookkeeping with budgets, categories, tags, and detailed reporting.. Go with Sensor Tower if App download estimates and advertising intelligence, with insights into audience and market share., and App performance tracking for ASO workflows, including keyword opportunities, competitive benchmarking, and Apple Search Ads analysis. Free sign-ups provide limited access. better fits how you invest.

Can I export data from Firefly III and Sensor Tower?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (CSV). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Can I track my portfolio with Firefly III or Sensor Tower?

Firefly III offers portfolio tracking features. Sensor Tower is more focused on research and analysis.

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