# 52 Weeks Money Challenge — Easy Way To Save Money

> A 52-week savings challenge app with social features and reminders. (iPhone/iPad app by lin Jesse.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/52-weeks-money-challenge/id1342708631 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [lin Jesse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1035097379)
- Category: Finance, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 168 App Store ratings · 33 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Thai, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2018-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/52-weeks-money-challenge/id1342708631/reviews.md

## What is 52 Weeks Money Challenge?

Save smarter — one week at a time.

The 52-Week Money Challenge turns tiny, consistent deposits into a real pot of savings. Start with just $1 in Week 1, add $1 each week, and watch small habits build into $1,378 in one year.


How it works

• Week 1: save $1

• Week 2: save $2

• …

• Week 52: save $52

Complete the challenge and you’ll have $1,378 — no spreadsheets, no complicated rules.


Why people love it

• Super simple — perfect for beginners.

• Gentle habit building — weekly steps are tiny but consistent.

• Social motivation — start a challenge with friends and track progress together.

• Timely reminders — never miss a week.

• Visual progress — see your savings grow at a glance.


Features

• One-tap weekly check-ins & deposits

• Multi-goal management (create separate “pots” for different goals) — VIP

• Set reminders so you never forget a deposit

• Invite friends and compare progress

• iCloud Backup & Restore — VIP

• Biometric lock (Touch ID / Face ID) — VIP

• Clean, distraction-free UI built for habit formation


VIP Subscription — USD $1.49 / year

Unlock multi-goal management, iCloud backup/restore, and biometric privacy lock. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews annually unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal in your Account Settings. Subscriptions cannot be cancelled during the active subscription period.


Privacy & Terms

Terms of Use: https://savingmoneyapp.blogspot.tw/2018/05/52weeks-terms-of-use.html


Privacy Policy: https://savingmoneyapp.blogspot.tw/2018/05/52weeks.html


Need help?

Email: 52weeksapp@gmail.com


Start small. Finish rich. Tap Get and start a new challenge today.

## Key features

- Weekly deposit system
- Social motivation with friends
- Timely reminders
- Visual progress tracking
- One-tap check-ins
- Multi-goal management (VIP)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $1.49 | per year |
| VIP Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| VIP Monthly | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 33)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/52-weeks-money-challenge/id1342708631/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I wrote from top to bottom starting at I . On Sunday 20th of October.

*2024-10-20, version 3.0.3*

What is this I don’t get it oh woah wt what you do this?????.

Gotta believe no matter what truth is.

I re rewrote to rewrite to delete to edit >eeeeedeeeee”I”t however I’m tryna go take a picture make wrong?????gotta keep on writing song to write a semile I go back to o n dats how all E .I.

What I’m tryna say is 3 lines gots 2 go to tooo 

And then to oooos

Then I sing.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2024-09-25, version 3.0.3*

I love this app

### 5/5 — Very good

*2023-11-16, version 3.0.3*

Very good

### 5/5 — Buena aplicación

*2022-02-11, version 2.6.6*

Para ahorrar

### 5/5 — 簡單明瞭的存錢計畫

*2021-10-25*

可以設定目標和存錢區間
每天可以點掉一個數字
有點像365或52存錢法
很讚！

### 5/5 — 还不错软件

*2020-09-21*

希望作者可以加个小组件功能

### 5/5 — Great and simple app

*2020-08-12, version 2.6.5*

Love this app!  Fantastic way to help get started in saving a bit of money.

### 3/5 — 为什么没有人民币的设置呢

*2020-07-29*

我怎么看都是美元。想要人民币的设置啊。。。

### 3/5 — Good. But can’t do penny challenge

*2020-07-07, version 2.6.4*

I like the app. And it’s easy to use. However i am doing a penny challenge and it is not letting me input .01 for the increment. Or any increment that is .0x. Other than that it’s a good app for the dollar challenge.

### 5/5 — 增加初始资金

*2020-05-07*

增加个初始资金，用来计算第二轮数额。

## Frequently asked questions about 52 Weeks Money Challenge

### What is the 52 Weeks Money Challenge app?

This app guides you through a 52-week savings plan where you deposit an increasing amount each week, starting with $1. It's designed to build a habit of consistent saving, culminating in a substantial sum by the end of the year.

### How does the savings challenge work?

Each week, you save an amount corresponding to the week number, starting with $1 in Week 1 and increasing to $52 in Week 52. The app simplifies this process with one-tap check-ins and reminders, helping you reach a total of $1,378 in one year.

### Is the app free to use?

The app offers a free version with core savings challenge features. A VIP subscription is available for $1.49 per year, which unlocks additional features like multi-goal management, iCloud backup, and a biometric privacy lock.

### Can I track savings for multiple goals?

Yes, the app allows for multi-goal management, enabling you to create separate savings 'pots' for different financial objectives. This feature is part of the VIP subscription.

### What are the benefits of using this app for saving?

Users benefit from a super simple, gentle habit-building approach to saving, social motivation by inviting friends, timely reminders to ensure consistency, and a clear visual representation of their growing savings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.0 — 2025-10-29

Big under‑the‑hood upgrade for faster, rock‑solid stability

### 4.0.0 — 2025-10-27

Big under‑the‑hood upgrade for faster, rock‑solid stability

### 3.0.3 — 2023-05-10

Hey folks, have you been missing our app in the Store for the past six months? Well, you can blame our developer for going through a "rough patch" and forgetting to renew our membership. But fear not, we're back and better than ever!

Our latest version is all about compatibility with iOS 16, so you can keep using the app without any hiccups. And hey, while you're at it, why not take on the money-saving challenge and upgrade to our newest version? It's like killing two birds with one stone. \^o^/

### 3.0.2 — 2023-05-04

Hey folks, have you been missing our app in the Store for the past six months? Well, you can blame our developer for going through a "rough patch" and forgetting to renew our membership. But fear not, we're back and better than ever!

Our latest version is all about compatibility with iOS 16, so you can keep using the app without any hiccups. And hey, while you're at it, why not take on the money-saving challenge and upgrade to our newest version? It's like killing two birds with one stone. \^o^/

### 3.0.1 — 2023-05-03

The developer went through a rough patch for half year and forgot to renew the membership, which led to our app being removed from the Store. But guess what? I'm back! This version focuses on compatibility with iOS 16. Remember to upgrade and keep up with the money-saving challenge!

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