# Budget Nerd — Private Budget Tracker

> Private budget tracker for manual income and expense management. (iPhone/iPad app by Aleks Borisov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budget-nerd/id6743726749 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aleks Borisov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680949769)
- Category: Finance, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-02
- Data updated: 2026-07-22
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budget-nerd/id6743726749/reviews.md

## What is Budget Nerd?

Budget Nerd is a private-first money app for people who want clear control over their finances.

Track income and expenses manually, organize by category, and see where your money goes in real time. Build healthy habits with a clean workflow designed for consistency.

What you can do in Budget Nerd:

Track transactions across multiple time ranges (month, year, all time)
Manage net worth with assets and liabilities in one view
Set yearly savings goals and monitor monthly progress
Use recurring transactions to automate routine entries
Share budget sheets with collaborators for household planning
Get timely notifications for important shared-sheet updates

Privacy by design:
Sensitive budget content is protected with end-to-end encryption
Sign in with Apple or Google
You control your data and your budget structure
Budget Nerd is ideal for users who prefer intentional, manual tracking over noisy bank-feed automation.

Some features may require a Budget Nerd Gold subscription.


Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Manual transaction tracking
- Expense and income organization
- Net worth management
- Yearly savings goals
- Recurring transaction automation
- Collaborative budget sharing
- End-to-end encryption

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Budget Nerd Gold | $7.99 | per month |
| Budget Nerd Gold | $79.99 | per year |



## Frequently asked questions about Budget Nerd

### What is Budget Nerd?

Budget Nerd is a private-first money app designed for users who want manual control over their finances. It allows you to track income and expenses, organize spending by category, and monitor your net worth.

### Is Budget Nerd free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with some advanced features available through a 'Budget Nerd Gold' subscription. This subscription offers a 7-day free trial.

### What are the subscription options for Budget Nerd Gold?

Budget Nerd Gold is available as a monthly subscription for $7.99 or an annual subscription for $79.99. Both plans include a 7-day free trial.

### How secure is Budget Nerd?

Budget Nerd is built with privacy in mind, featuring end-to-end encryption for sensitive budget content. You can sign in using Apple or Google, and you maintain control over your data and budget structure.

### Can I share my budget with others using Budget Nerd?

Yes, Budget Nerd allows you to share budget sheets with collaborators, which is useful for household planning. You can also receive timely notifications for important shared-sheet updates.

### What devices does Budget Nerd support?

Budget Nerd is available on iPhone and iPad devices, catering to users on the Apple ecosystem.

### How often is Budget Nerd updated?

The app was last updated on May 23, 2026, with version 1.11. This indicates a relatively active development cycle for new features and improvements.

### What is the age rating for Budget Nerd?

Budget Nerd has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and adults managing their personal finances.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12 — 2026-07-11

Offline transaction sync
Stability improvements

### 1.11 — 2026-05-23

New Insights screen
Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.10 — 2026-05-04

- Activity Feed
- Upcoming Recurring transactions
- Receipt reader now can use Apple Intelligence
- Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.9 — 2026-05-02

Scan Receipts
Transaction sorting
UI updates
bug fixes and improvements

### 1.8 — 2026-04-13

Bug fixes and improvements

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All apps by Aleks Borisov: https://appshunter.io/developer/1680949769

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