# Bento Money — Money, mindfully

> Money, mindfully (iPhone/iPad app by JONATHAN TZE-CHENG CHIU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bento-money/id6770863101 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JONATHAN TZE-CHENG CHIU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896765429)
- Category: Finance, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-07
- Data updated: 2026-10-29

## What is Bento Money?

Bento turns budgeting into a game. Set a monthly budget, log your spending, and watch your virtual pet thrive when you stay on track - or sulk when you overspend.

How it works:
  - Set your monthly budget and daily allowance
  - Log expenses manually or link your bank account
  - Stay under budget to earn treats
  - Spend treats in the shop on cosmetics, backgrounds, and new pets
  - Build a daily streak for bonus rewards

Features:
  - Smart budget tracking with category breakdowns
  - AI-powered weekly insights and spending anomaly detection
  - Virtual pet with moods, outfits, and customizable personality
  - Multiple pets to collect and dress up
  - Bank account syncing via Plaid
  - Cloud sync across devices
  - CSV data export

What makes Bento different:
Most budget apps feel like homework. Bento gives you a reason to check in every day. Your pet's mood, your streak, your treat balance - small rewards that build real habits.

Report a bug and earn a mystery reward. We read every message.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://trybentomoney.com/terms

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bento Pro Yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Bento Pro Month | $7.99 | per month |


## Is Bento Money safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Bento Money.

## Is Bento Money legit?

Bento Money is no longer available in the App Store. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Bento Money is 23 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-06-08

No release notes.

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