Best Fern alternatives: apps like Fern: Cycle Budget Planner

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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10 free apps
Updated October 2026

Whether you want more options like Fern or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Fern

MileShield: Mileage Tracker#1

MileShield: Mileage Tracker by Zulu Technology

Gig driver miles & tax log
Editor's Choice
💰 Finance
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app automatically tracks business miles driven for gig work, including deadhead miles. It calculates real-time tax deductions and generates IRS-ready tax forms. Your data is kept private on your device.

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PaidDown: Debt Payoff Planner
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DebtTracker: IOU & Loan Log
DebtTracker: IOU & Loan Log
DebtTracker: IOU & Loan Log
Who Owes Me? Lend & Borrow
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Easily track who owes you money and who you owe. Log loans, record payments, and get reminders for due dates. Keep all your IOUs and personal loan details in a private ledger without needing an account or subscription.

Track lent and borrowed moneyRecord partial paymentsSet due dates and get reminders
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Flux: Budget & Expense Tracker
Flux: Budget & Expense Tracker
Flux: Budget & Expense Tracker
Offline Money & Receipt Scan
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This privacy-focused expense tracker operates entirely offline, keeping your financial data secure on your device. It uses on-device AI for receipt scanning and offers smart budgeting tools with clear visualizations. Log expenses hands-free with Siri shortcuts and monitor spending with home screen widgets.

100% Offline operationAI-powered on-device receipt scannerComplete data privacy
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Windfall - Expense Tracker
Windfall - Expense Tracker
Windfall - Expense Tracker
Log spending in one sentence
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Effortlessly track expenses using natural language, voice commands, or receipt scanning. Visualize spending trends, set budgets, and gain financial awareness without connecting to your bank. Offers smart alerts and customizable transaction details.

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Debtyy – Debt Tracker & IOU
Debtyy – Debt Tracker & IOU
Debtyy – Debt Tracker & IOU
Who owes me? Loans to friends
Free

Easily track money lent to friends or borrowed from family. Record payments, set reminders, and manage all your personal loans and IOUs in one private place. Focuses solely on interpersonal debt, not general expenses.

Track interpersonal debtsRecord partial paymentsSet custom reminders
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Loan Tracker: Manage Debt
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Moneta: Money Tracker & Budget
Moneta: Money Tracker & Budget
Moneta: Money Tracker & Budget
Track spending and savings
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A private budget planner and money manager designed for clarity and control. Track spending, plan ahead, and reach your financial goals without linking bank accounts or dealing with ads and complexity. Offers manual tracking, customizable budgets, and visual summaries.

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