# Budget Bestie — user reviews > 288 indexed App Store user reviews of Budget Bestie by Budget Bestie Corp., rated 4.70/5 from 3,098 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budget-bestie/id6460258044/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budget-bestie/id6460258044.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 2,731 · 4★ 106 · 3★ 42 · 2★ 36 · 1★ 183 ## What do users think of Budget Bestie? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 💻 Customizable budgeting - 📊 Helps track spending - 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design - 🤝 Useful for couples/families - 🧠 Helpful for those with ADHD **Cons** - 💰 Subscription-based, not free - 🔒 Lack of transparency about paid features - 🕰️ Lengthy setup process before payment required - 💸 Expensive subscription cost - 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times **Commonly reported bugs** - Freezing/crashing on certain screens - Inability to type zeros - Transactions not updating in real-time - Difficulty navigating/accessing certain features **Most requested features** - Debt tracking section - Ability to edit/delete past transactions - Flexible pay schedule options - Sharing/collaboration features - Free basic version ## Newest reviews (16 of 288) ### 2/5 — ? *2026-09-03, version 1.6.2* Never mentioned that you had to pay, when the whole purpose of the app is to help save. ### 4/5 — Budget bestie is my fav *2026-08-11, version 1.6.1* I love budget bestie been using it on and off for over a year. Wish there was a way to input debt you have to pay back and it not class you paying it back as money you have. Only thing what’s bad is that there’s a subscription but it’s so worth it only budget app what’s worked for me as I have bad ADHD so this app really helps me see actually how much money I have that I can spend and not spend my rent money on accident when I look at my normal bank account and think I have a lot of money I can spend. Love the app 🩷 ### 2/5 — Doesn’t work *2026-08-07, version 1.6.0* Every week it doesn’t work. Like I’m trying to press to save my budget for the week and it’s “unable to save”. Does this all the time. What’s the point of PAYING 9 dollars a month ### 3/5 — Why is it so much? *2026-07-14, version 1.6.0* I first got this last year at 4.99 per month and then cancelled and a couple months ago I reinstalled it for $4.99 a month to try again. I cancelled it again. I can’t justify the price. Now it says $9.99 a month. Like it is just a spread sheet/calculator. I love the app, but $9.99 a month is crazy. A one time $9.99 I would pay to input my numbers, but every month paying that is just crazy. ### 4/5 — In <3 since Day 1! *2026-06-10, version 1.5.3* Few suggestions, for each envelope, can we please have a dedicated “Memo” section in the details section and (weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly) added for additional options for “Payment Schedules”? Thanks for the consideration. I plan on switching from YNAB (after six years) to this mainly because FINALLY A BUDGETING APP ALLOWS ME TO BUDGETS PAYCHECKS BIWEEKLY INSTEAD OF JUST MONTHLY. ### 3/5 — bug fix and updates needed *2026-06-05, version 1.5.3* the app is helpful for budgeting, but despite having a suggestion page within the app there have been little to no updates in months. i would personally appreciate a search bar for the emojis, being about to see monthly recaps / averages for spending in each envelope, and for them to fix the bug where the “time to stuff” banner stays after you’ve already stuffed. these are all feature requests that i’ve seen being made for a while now (and that i believe the developers have seen as well), but nothing as changed. the monthly recap is especially important for users to know how much they’re spending on each category, which is part of the intentional spending this app is supposed to encourage. if i’m paying $80 a year for this app i expect action to feedback:/ i won’t be renewing my subscription otherwise ### 1/5 — It’s paid, don’t bother. *2026-06-03, version 1.5.3* I spent 30 mins setting it up just to say I need to pay and the only option other than paying is to sign out. So I wasted all that time. All these greedy companies are awful, an app for simply tracking spending and budgeting should not have a subscription, should not even have a login. ### 2/5 — The app has lost my budget twice in one year *2026-06-03, version 1.5.3* The app lost all my budget data twice, once when I bought a new phone and “restore purchase” didn’t work and again when my plan was up for renewal. Huge waste of time. Regarding the reply, of course I was using the same Apple ID, all my other apps’ information moved over easily. ### 4/5 — Love the app *2026-05-29, version 1.5.3* My only wish is that it added all the sections together to show a full total ### 1/5 — could’ve been cute *2026-05-23, version 1.5.3* not only was it a headache to read with the fonts, but then it completely turned into a zoomed in screen & nothing could be done.. so no thanks ### 2/5 — Not Free *2026-05-21, version 1.5.3* Setup takes a long time only to find out after doing all the work that it isn’t free. The app should have made it clear before I spent an hour on setup. ### 4/5 — Budget Bestie app review *2026-05-18, version 1.5.3* I’ve been using this budget app for a while now (have the paid subscription) and it has genuinely changed the way I manage my money. I went from organising spreadsheets and paper budgeting to having everything accessible on my screen with reminders and simple controls for moving money between envelopes. Also love that it ‘suggests’ how much you should put in each envelope to keep up with upcoming expenses! The only improvements I’d love to see is more flexibility with the categories during set up, especially for users with multiple bank accounts as it would make organising finances even more smoother. It would also be unreal if there was a way to add savings account interest rates so users can track how much extra their earning from their savings overtime with consistent deposits as long as the user read terms and conditions correctly from their bank. Also ran into an issues when logging into my account on another phone as it wanted me to repay the subscription. Other than this, can’t stop recommending this app to family and friends in need of a budget in their lives! ### 1/5 — No option to reset budget *2026-05-13, version 1.5.3* Doesn’t let me start again - factors in previous budget. I wanted to reset but it kept budgeting previous money that was no longer there. Frustrating ### 1/5 — Lied *2026-05-12, version 1.5.3* Says it’s free, but you have to pay for a plan, and can’t create an account unless you do. ### 1/5 — Waste of time *2026-05-06, version 1.5.3* I never ever leave app reviews but this ‘service’ is bad, I just spent over two hour setting everything up only to be hit with a paywall of quite a high monthly payment. Yes yes yes, I saw what you’ve written to others who’ve complained about the same issue but you are being disingenuous. I never would sign up for a $13 per month subscription for a budgeting app so I would have like to have known that was the cost before wasting my time setting it all up. ### 2/5 — Manque de transparence… 🤥 *2026-04-30* Bonne idée d’application et interface agréable, mais gros point négatif : le manque total de transparence sur le fait qu’elle est payante. J’ai pris le temps de tout configurer (budget, enveloppes, dépenses), pour finalement découvrir à la fin que l’accès est bloqué sans abonnement. C’est vraiment frustrant et donne une mauvaise première impression. Dommage, car le concept est intéressant. **Developer response:** Nous sommes désolés que l’expérience d’intégration ait été frustrante. Budget Bestie est une application par abonnement, et les informations sur les tarifs sont affichées directement sur la fiche de l’App Store avant le téléchargement. Nous sommes une petite équipe soutenue par nos utilisateurs, et les abonnements nous permettent de continuer à améliorer l’application et à développer de nouvelles fonctionnalités basées sur les retours de nos utilisateurs. Beaucoup de nos utilisateurs constatent qu’ils économisent bien plus que le coût de l’abonnement grâce à une gestion plus intentionnelle de leur budget et de leurs dépenses. (Traduit de l’anglais) ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — SUBSCRIPTION BASED *2026-09-01, version 1.6.2* What a way to advertise without saying it costs anything. Talk about misinformation. And to use an app that looks like a toddler coded it on a computer. I want my 14 dollars back yall took from me AFTER I PUT IN AL MY BILLS. Had me excited use it after sitting there typing in all my bills for what. NOTHING . Waste of time. ### 1/5 — NOT FREE *2026-08-23, version 1.6.1* Ironic that a budgeting app is so expensive ### 1/5 — Costs money to use this btw! *2026-08-20, version 1.6.1* Why would anyone want to pay a bunch of money when the whole point of the app is to save money?? Marketing also never mentioned it costs money. ### 1/5 — Lack of transparency *2026-08-13, version 1.6.1* No where does it say this is a subscription based app. I’m very disappointed. It suck’s because for someone who’s trying super hard to be diligent and work hard towards being better with their money - to find out you only get a 3 day trial and then have to pay $9 a month or $70 for the year??? Is absolutely insane. The deception is unreal. I understand companies need to make money but you can’t expect people to be happy when you hide something like that after making the customer go through the entire process of putting in their personal information, to then make them want to purchase a subscription based app. Why does EVERYTHING have to be subscription based. Do we have ANY faith left in humanity? ### 1/5 — Misleading *2026-08-12, version 1.6.1* It’s actually so misleading ### 1/5 — Do not set up without checking things first *2026-07-31, version 1.6.0* I went through the whole set up process because I really wanted to get a handle on my budget, just for it to tell me once everything was finally set up that it was $90 to actually use!! It took like 30 minutes to set up. It was a total waste of time!! ### 1/5 — Not free *2026-07-23, version 1.6.0* Entered all my info then hit a paywall. Could not continue without payment. Expensive. Waste of time. ### 1/5 — Misleading *2026-07-17, version 1.6.0* It doesn’t say anything about a subscription when you first sign up and then it has you start and set up all your budgeting and then when you’re finally done and tap next or whatever it tells you that you have to pay for it and you can’t go back and see your progress that you made you either have to pay for the subscription or be logged out immediately deleted off my phone ### 1/5 — Envelopes *2026-07-17, version 1.6.0* Impossible to save envelopes. Total waste of time. Doest work at all. ### 1/5 — Misleading - You have to pay to use it!!! *2026-06-19, version 1.5.3* I don’t mind a pay to use app, but not sharing that until after I finish the whole tutorial AND make an account feels shady!! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — game changer for me! *2026-07-27, version 1.6.0* I've never left a review of an app - but I love this SO MUCH. I've tried probably EVERY budget app you can think of. What I love about this is its manual and holds me accountable. I love that it's aesthetically pleasing. It's really helped me change my relationship with my finances. ### 5/5 — Love! *2026-07-24, version 1.6.0* Seriously love this app! I struggled so much with making sure I had enough to pay my bills but now that every dollar has a job I’ve saved so much and find myself stressing less over money. I wish there was a way to track my debts and how much I’ve paid off as well that would just be the cherry on top! ### 5/5 — I love it *2026-06-08, version 1.5.3* This app is super simple to get the hang of and has been the best budgeting app I’ve tried. I went with the monthly payment for a couple months to try it out and decided to go ahead with the yearly because I loved it. I was using Notion to track my finances previously but this is so quick and simple, I’ll never go back. Thank you for creating this masterpiece bestie🙂‍↕️💓 I’d loveee to see some features such as a monthly overview/summary of spending in the future!!! ### 5/5 — Love this! *2026-05-15, version 1.5.3* I really like this app! I’ve cash stuffed in the past, but this is next level! It’s simple and easy to use. Support is quick to reply if you need assistance. Yes, it’s a paid app - but my monthly bikini was is more expensive :) ### 5/5 — Love it! Need a dent feature too *2026-04-26, version 1.5.3* Really enjoyed the app in the past! I left it a few months ago but came back today and got the yearly subscription. Really would like a debt payoff feature!! Will continue to use 💕 ### 5/5 — Budget Bestie Has Changed My Life *2026-02-08, version 1.5.3* I’m not even exaggerating. I have tried multiple budgeting apps and Budget Bestie is THE one for me. Absolute PERFECTION. The simplest budgeting app I’ve ever used, yet the MOST effective for me. My relationship with money has changed DRASTICALLY, MONUMENTALLY, and I’ve only been using Budget Bestie for 2 months. I already purchased the yearly subscription. I’m locked in for life. Thank you to every single person that works on this app. My stress around finances is virtually eliminated. Can’t thank y’all enough 🩷 ### 5/5 — Very nice *2026-01-31, version 1.5.3* This app is so nice to use because when you are setting goals it’s so smooth. This app uses envelopes and the best thing is: they make you to track your own spending by not allowing you to attach any cards. So, it makes you stay on top of your toes. It also helps by allowing you to set income, expenses and transfers in between different envelopes just incase you need to put it elsewhere. I SOOO recommend this app for beginners. Although you have to pay for a subscription; $69.99 a year or $8 and change each month. ### 5/5 — Serial over-spender turned saver *2026-01-28, version 1.5.3* This app has been amazing for helping me be more mindful and intentional with my spending. I always know when bills are due and have money set aside for them which has taken away so much stress. As a serial ‘treat yourself’ spender, i now think twice before spending because i know ill have to account for it later. I love using the envelopes for both spending and saving and it makes it a lot clearer where my moneys going than seeing one lump sum in my bank account. Ive tried other budgeting apps but much prefer doing it manually as it makes me far more aware of where my money is actually going. Will continue to rave about this app :) ### 5/5 — Start up is easy *2026-01-23, version 1.5.3* Great app ### 5/5 — Best budgeting app out there!! *2025-12-23, version 1.5.3* Budget Bestie is amazing. It makes budgeting so simple and easy. I don’t know if it’s worth the $75 subscription.. but it is everything I need. I’m just using this until I figure out how to use google spreadsheets because paying $80 a year for this is crazy… but I admire the hustle. It’s a solid app, but definitely look for something else long term; this is just something I’m using to start my budgeting journey. --- *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 2026-09-10.*