# Budget Badger: Expense Tracker — Budgeting as Easy as ABC

> Envelope-style personal budget planner and expense tracker. (iPhone/iPad app by Bay Wolf Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budget-badger-expense-tracker/id1436425263 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bay Wolf Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436425262)
- Category: Finance, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10 · 131 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2018-11-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budget-badger-expense-tracker/id1436425263/reviews.md

## What is Budget Badger?

Budget Badger - Budgeting as Easy as ABC
    • Add the money you have now
    • Budget it into envelopes
    • Cover the unexpected

Budget Badger is an envelope style personal budget planner and expense tracker that helps you stick to a budget and reduce stress.

Key Features
    • Envelope style budgeting - uses a proven method to reduce debt and help you manage your personal expenses
    • Multi-platform - available on all the platforms that you and your family use
    • No subscription fees - never pay a monthly or yearly subscription fee to budget again
    • Easy to start and continue using - designed to be user friendly so that you can focus on budgeting
    • Calculator - all number fields have an advanced calculation engine that computes your input
    • Private and secure - all data is stored only on your device and in your personal Dropbox so your data stays safe
    • Choice of currency - localized currency options that work for your country
    • Cloud Sync - everything is securely shared between all of your devices with Dropbox
    • Reporting - gain insights into your spending with multiple reports
    • Edit in DataGrid - quickly edit your budget, transactions, accounts, and payees right in the grid on tablets and desktops

## Key features

- Envelope style budgeting
- Multi-platform availability
- No subscription fees
- User-friendly design
- Advanced calculation engine
- Private and secure data storage
- Localized currency options
- Cloud sync via Dropbox
- Spending insights with reports

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Budget Badger Pro | $2.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budget-badger-expense-tracker/id1436425263/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Don't bother

*2020-08-02*

Would be good after some major updates.

One major thing why I dislike this is that you have to enter your bills every month, you can't make it a re-occur every four weeks or monthly

### 5/5 — Kubenator

*2020-01-27*

A simple easy to use free budget app. What more could you ask for

### 5/5 — Great budget app!!

*2020-01-23*

This is a great budget app! I like that there is no required subscription.  Easy to sync between devices and folders were easy to set up!

### 5/5 — Love it

*2020-01-07*

I have been using this APP for a while and really like it. I am very happy because it is helping me to stick to my budget!

### 1/5 — Worked Great for 3 days, Now Won’t Open

*2020-01-05*

This app is exactly what I was looking for in a budget app. 

Envelope style budgeting, new subscriptions, no linking to personal financial info. 

Unfortunately the app on my phone has stopped opening.

**Developer response:** Thank you for sharing your feedback! We are so glad that you enjoyed Budget Badger’s features and apologize that you encountered an issue with our app. We have fixed the problem and an update is being released shortly. Please contact Support@BudgetBadger.io for support!

### 4/5 — Great Budget Companion

*2019-07-05*

Wish I could see daily balance instead of net worth

### 5/5 — Easy to use and customizable!

*2019-06-01*

This app is so simple to use and I love the envelope style of budgeting. Setting up my accounts was easy and I love the split transaction feature. I upgraded for the reports and syncing and found that super helpful when analyzing my spending!

### 5/5 — Simple and Easy

*2018-11-20*

The app works great for simple budgeting. My husband and I are using it to budget daily life, groceries, gas, bills, and it has worked marvelously. Using drop box so we can budget together. Nothing confusing or difficult. This is exactly what we have been looking for in a budget app for the last 5 or so years.

## Frequently asked questions about Budget Badger

### What is Budget Badger's core budgeting method?

Budget Badger utilizes an envelope-style budgeting system, a proven method designed to help users reduce debt and manage personal expenses effectively.

### Does Budget Badger require a subscription?

No, Budget Badger does not have any subscription fees. Users can budget without paying monthly or yearly charges.

### How does Budget Badger ensure data security?

All your financial data is stored privately and securely, exclusively on your device and optionally in your personal Dropbox account, ensuring your information stays safe.

### What platforms is Budget Badger available on?

Budget Badger is available on multiple platforms, including iPhone and iPad, ensuring compatibility with devices your family uses.

### Can I customize the currency in Budget Badger?

Yes, Budget Badger offers localized currency options, allowing you to select the currency that works for your country.

### How often is Budget Badger updated?

The latest version, 1.10.2, was released on September 18, 2022. Updates ensure the app remains reliable and functional.

### What are the reporting features in Budget Badger?

Budget Badger provides multiple reports to give you insights into your spending habits, helping you understand where your money is going.

### Does Budget Badger have ads?

Based on the provided data, Budget Badger does not contain advertisements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10.2 — 2022-09-18

Bug Fixes
• Fixed crash when changing months and no envelopes created

### 1.10.1 — 2022-06-07

Bug Fixes
• Added missing await for navigating to WebDAV page
• Fixed Cloud Sync locking files and failing
• Fixed ListView2 cast exception
• Misc changes to LicensePage
• Removed unused reference

Performance Improvements
• Improved ObservableList AddArrangeCore 
• Parallelized ListView searching, sorting, and grouping
• Removed SearchBar from ListView2

Code Refactoring
• GetPropertyValue cleanup

### 1.10.0 — 2022-06-04

Features
• New Cloud Sync Settings UI
• WebDAV Cloud Sync

Bug Fixes
• Fixed Settings Page buttons background when clicked

Performance Improvements
• Reduced Cloud Sync frequency

Styles
• LogicUnitTests formatting

Code Refactoring
• Moved Logic classes into BudgetBadger.Core project
• Overhauled SyncEngine
• Switch to using a single DataAccess class

### 1.9.0 — 2022-05-21

Features
• Budget Badger is now Open Source
• Budget Badger Pro is free for all users

Bug Fixes
• Fixed email button

### 1.8.0 — 2022-05-15

Features

• Budget Badger is now Open Source
• Budget Badger Pro is free for all users

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*
