# frugl: Budget & Grow — A friendlier way to budget

> A friendly, simple budgeting app with a companion for tracking expenses and building habits. (iPhone/iPad app by Addison Black.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frugl-budget-and-grow/id6813641455 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Addison Black](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838834329)
- Category: Finance
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 73 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-01
- Data updated: 2026-11-06
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frugl-budget-and-grow/id6813641455/reviews.md

## What is frugl?

Budgeting doesn't have to feel like a chore.

frugl is a simpler, friendlier way to keep track of your money, build better habits, and make a little progress every day. And you've got a little friend to keep you company along the way.

Meet Sprig.

Sprig is your little budgeting buddy. His mood changes with your spending, giving you a quick look at how your budget is holding up. Keep showing up, and he'll grow right alongside you. No perfect months required.

A little structure, without the overwhelm.

Start by creating jars for the things you spend money on. Give each one a monthly limit, then log your expenses as they happen. Just enter an amount, pick a jar, and you're done. A couple of seconds is all it takes.

And when you want to take a closer look, there's plenty more to explore.

Here's what you'll find inside:

- Sprig: Your little companion who changes with your spending and grows over time.
- Jars: Give your spending a home with customizable categories and monthly limits.
- Easy expense tracking: Log expenses in seconds, without interrupting your day.
- Analytics: See where your money goes and how your spending changes from month to month.
- frugl Report: Get a plain-language look at how your month is shaping up, with the most important items outlined for you.
- Income tracking: Keep track of what comes in, including recurring income, and spot trends over time.
- Savings goals: Set something to save toward and watch your progress add up.
- Projections: Have something big in mind? Set a target and see how much to save each month or how long it'll take to get there.

Your money is your business.

Your budgeting data stays on your iPhone, where it belongs. No bank connections, no sharing your spending habits, and no unnecessary eyes on your finances. Just you, your numbers, and a little sprout who's very invested in both.

Your budget doesn't have to be perfect.

Some months will go to plan. Others won't. frugl is designed to help you understand your spending, stay aware of your money, and keep moving forward without making every little expense feel like a big deal.

And Sprig? He's just happy you're here.

Make a little progress, one day at a time.

Free to start

frugl is free for your first 30 days, no card required. After that, a monthly or annual subscription is needed to add and edit expenses, income, jars, and savings goals, and to use Projections and Still Want It. Everything you've logged stays viewable and exportable. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://usefrugl.com/privacy

## Key features

- Budgeting companion (Sprig)
- Customizable spending jars
- Quick expense logging
- Financial analytics
- Income tracking
- Savings goals
- Financial projections

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| frugl Premium (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| frugl Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |


## Is frugl safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess frugl.

## Is frugl legit?

frugl: Budget & Grow appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for frugl is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frugl-budget-and-grow/id6813641455/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best budgeting app ever!

*2026-10-18*

I have a horrible spending problem and this app is the best! Love the concept of Sprig, so genius! Also super aesthetically pleasing interface.

### 5/5 — A Budgeting Lifesaver!

*2026-10-01*

I have been looking for a budgeting app for forever and am obsessed with the format and aesthetic of this one! It’s so easy to use and will definitely help me keep my spending organized. Love you Sprig!

### 5/5 — ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

*2026-10-01*

So easy to use! Love sprig 🌱

## Frequently asked questions about frugl

### What is frugl?

frugl is a budgeting app designed to be simple and friendly. It helps users track expenses, set spending limits, and build better financial habits with the help of a virtual companion named Sprig.

### How does frugl's budgeting system work?

You create 'jars' for different spending categories, set monthly limits for each, and then log your expenses as they occur. The app provides analytics to show where your money goes and how your spending changes.

### Is frugl free to use?

frugl offers a 30-day free trial without requiring a credit card. After the trial, a monthly or annual subscription is needed to add and edit expenses, income, jars, and savings goals.

### What are the subscription options for frugl?

frugl offers two subscription plans: frugl Premium (Monthly) for $4.99 and frugl Premium (Annual) for $39.99. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends.

### Does frugl connect to bank accounts?

No, frugl does not connect to bank accounts. All your budgeting data stays on your iPhone, ensuring your financial information remains private and secure without sharing your spending habits.

### How often is frugl updated?

The latest version of frugl is 1.1.0, which was last updated on October 12, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements.

### What devices does frugl support?

frugl is designed for iPhone and is available for users aged 4 and older. It focuses on providing a straightforward budgeting experience on Apple's mobile platform.

### Can I cancel my frugl subscription?

Yes, you can manage or cancel your frugl subscription at any time through your App Store account settings. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-10-24

What’s new in frugl

• Net Worth: A new section that brings everything you own and owe together in one place, so you can see your full financial picture and how it changes over time.

• Dark mode: frugl now has a dark theme that’s easy on the eyes at night. Switch it on in More.

• New widgets: Add frugl to your Home Screen with three new widgets: Left for Today, a jar of your choice, and a savings goal of your choice.

• Monthly Report, redesigned: A fresh look at your month, making it easier to see where your money went and how you did.

Thanks for using frugl! If you’re enjoying it, a rating or review helps more than you know.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-10-12

frugl 1.1 is our biggest update yet. Here’s what’s new:

NEW AND IMPROVED ANALYTICS
• The slow drip: see how purchases under $20 add up in each jar.
• A new calendar shows which days you spent the most.
• Tap any day on Your rhythm to see what you bought.
• Past months are now measured against the jar limits they had at the time, even if you change them later.
• Charts with nothing to show yet offer a preview with sample data.

A NEW LOOK FOR THE SPRIG TAB
• What can I spend today? See a daily amount that keeps your month on budget. It updates as you spend.
• How am I doing this month? Compare your spending to last month, up to the same day.
• What’s coming up? See the bills still due this month on a timeline.
• Which jar is getting full? Find out which jar is closest to its limit.
• Tap the icon next to a section to see how its number is worked out.

GOALS, REBUILT
• Money you put toward a goal now goes into a new Savings jar and comes out of your budget, so you always know what you really have left.
• Set a monthly Savings limit. If you’ve saved a matching plan in Projections, we’ll fill in the amount for you.
• See how much you’ve saved toward your goals this month.
• Reached a goal? Mark it complete, or tap Spend it when you buy the thing. Finished goals live on in Past goals.
• Editing a goal or adding to one shows your new progress before you save.

EVERYDAY IMPROVEMENTS
• Make an expense repeat, change how often it repeats, or stop it, all from Edit expense.
• Tap a jar’s amount on Home to switch between left, spent, and where the month is heading.
• Check in on Sprig’s growth any time from Settings.
• Exports and imports now include your goal history.
• Bug fixes and polish throughout.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-10-05

A few small fixes and improvements to keep frugl running smoothly.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-01

No release notes.

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