Head-to-head · Automated Savings Apps
Chip vs Goin
Chip leads on 0 checks, Goin on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreChip · 9.1/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Chip
- Most featuresGoin · 4 of 4
Chip scores higher on our rubric for automated savings apps: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.
On withdrawal method, Goin gives you Manual where Chip offers Instant.
Chip is the better fit for AI-powered autosaving with flexible withdrawals. Goin is the better fit for free multi-method automated saving.
- Chip fits best
AI-powered autosaving with flexible withdrawals
- Goin fits best
Free multi-method automated saving
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Side by side
| Feature | Chip 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | Goin 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #2 in Automated Savings Apps | #5 in Automated Savings Apps |
| Best for | AI-powered autosaving with flexible withdrawals | Free multi-method automated saving |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | £65.05/yr | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 28 days | — |
| Deployment | Mobile | Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo |
| Features Chip 2/4 · Goin 4/4 | ||
| Card roundups | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Scheduled transfers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom savings rules | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Interest on savings | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Savings goal limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Withdrawal method | Instant | Manual |
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Chip is a UK-focused mobile wealth app for saving, investing and pension management. It is designed for UK residents aged 18 and over who want automated saving alongside savings accounts, investment funds and defined financial goals. The… Read the review → |
Goin is a mobile finance app for people who want to automate personal saving through several methods. It connects banks and cards through PSD2, rounds up card purchases, schedules daily, weekly, or monthly contributions, and can retain a… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Chip — where it wins
- AI autosaves analyse income and spending patterns
- Savings Plans support recurring deposits and custom goals
- Instant or near-instant withdrawals across savings options
Where it doesn't
- Basic charges 45p for each autosave
- Available only to UK residents aged 18 and over
- Mobile app only, with no web banking interface
Goin — where it wins
- Round-ups, scheduled contributions, and payroll-based saving
- Savings goals, wallets, cashback, and discounted gift cards
- iOS, Android, and Chrome extension support
Where it doesn't
- Withdrawals are manual
- Cashback depends on participating brands
- Crypto investing may distract from straightforward saving
- Chip9.1/10 · Free plan · 28-day trial
A flexible UK savings app with AI autosaves, goals, investments and quick withdrawals.
Visit ChipFull verdict → - Goin8.5/10 · Free plan
A free, broad savings app for automating deposits across several methods.
Visit GoinFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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