# PocketPal Budget — Smart envelope budgeting

> Simple receipt scanning and envelope budgeting for personal finance tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by 8x.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketpal-budget/id6771015224 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [8x](https://appshunter.io/developer/1894971455)
- Category: Finance, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 92 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-30
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketpal-budget/id6771015224/reviews.md

## What is PocketPal Budget?

PocketPal is the simplest way to track where your money actually goes.

  Snap a receipt. PocketPal reads it. Drop it in an envelope. That's the whole flow.

  WHY POCKETPAL

  • Scan instead of typing. Point your camera at a receipt — PocketPal pulls out the merchant, amount, and date
  automatically. No more 10pm spreadsheets.

  • Envelopes, not categories. Give every dollar a job. "Groceries," "Eating out," "Saving for that trip." Watch
  each envelope drain as you spend.

  • See the truth, not a guess. Real receipts in, real numbers out. No syncing with your bank, no surprise
  statements, no nasty end-of-month math.

  • Built for the way you actually shop. Cash, card, split bills, weird receipts in three languages — PocketPal
  handles them.

  PRIVATE BY DEFAULT

  We don't sell your data. We don't connect to your bank. Receipts are processed to extract the basics and then
  it's just text — no images stored on our servers.

  POCKETPAL PREMIUM

  Upgrade for unlimited scans, no ads, and faster receipt parsing. Try Premium free for 7 days when you choose the   annual plan.

  Plans:
  • Weekly — $2.99
  • Monthly — $5.99
  • Annual — $39.99 (includes 7-day free trial)

  Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription auto-renews unless cancelled
  at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings.

  Privacy Policy: https://pocketpal.me/privacy
  Terms of Use: https://pocketpal.me/terms

## Key features

- Scan receipts with OCR
- Assign spending to custom envelopes
- Track money flow visually
- No bank account linking
- Handles various receipt types
- Private by default data handling

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PocketPal+ Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| PocketPal+ Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| PocketPal+ Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketpal-budget/id6771015224/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Can you add More option

*2026-08-30*

So I loved the app and the UI. But I want to request the owner to add money adding option as well, rather than “log expense” only on Variable Envelop. Second when I am using the “Move Money” option. It is not showing me any statement and also not reflecting the same amount to where I am moving. In shot not showing the transaction statement.

### 5/5 — Vale muito a pena!

*2026-07-17*

PocketPal salvou minha vida financeira!

O PocketPal salvou a minha organização financeira. Graças a ele, consegui uma renda extra em um momento em que eu realmente precisava e isso fez toda a diferença. Foi essencial para eu não me afundar em dificuldades financeiras. Sem dúvidas, é o melhor aplicativo da vida. Recomendo muito!

### 5/5 — Best budget ever!

*2026-06-03*

Genuinely helped me saved money and now I spent mindfully

## Frequently asked questions about PocketPal Budget

### How does PocketPal help me budget?

PocketPal uses a simple envelope system. You scan receipts, and the app automatically extracts spending details, allowing you to assign each transaction to a custom envelope like 'Groceries' or 'Savings'. This visual approach helps you see where your money is going.

### Is PocketPal secure since it doesn't link to my bank?

Yes, PocketPal is designed for privacy. It does not connect to your bank accounts. Receipts are processed to extract basic information, and your data is stored as text, not images, on their servers. They state they do not sell your data.

### What are the subscription options for PocketPal Premium?

PocketPal Premium offers unlimited scans, no ads, and faster receipt parsing. You can choose from a weekly plan for $2.99, a monthly plan for $5.99, or an annual plan for $39.99. The annual plan includes a 7-day free trial.

### How do I cancel my PocketPal Premium subscription?

You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time within your Apple ID settings. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### Does PocketPal have ads?

The free version of PocketPal contains advertisements. To remove ads and access additional features like unlimited scans and faster parsing, you can upgrade to PocketPal Premium.

### What devices does PocketPal support?

PocketPal is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on June 17, 2026, with version 1.1.4.

### Can PocketPal handle different types of receipts?

Yes, PocketPal is built to handle various shopping methods. It supports cash, card, and split bills, and can process receipts in three different languages.

### What is the age rating for PocketPal?

PocketPal has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including children, for its simple financial tracking features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.4 — 2026-08-30

Goals now have a home of their own, Insights gains a year view, and a batch of fixes you reported.

### 1.6.3 — 2026-08-20

Improvements to setup and receipt scanning, plus bug fixes.

### 1.6.2 — 2026-08-18

• Import a CSV or PDF, not just a photo. A CSV is read on your phone and never sent anywhere.
• Fixed: envelopes were refilling a day before payday. Your cycle now lasts its whole last day.
• Setup ends by logging a real expense, so you see a pocket move before you finish.
• Reminders stop mentioning streaks you haven't started.
• Imported expenses are labelled so you can tell them apart.
• The scanner no longer wastes a scan on a bank statement — it points you at import.

### 1.6.1 — 2026-08-15

Budget together
Share a set of pockets with your partner — one pot you both pay
into and both spend from, with every expense showing who logged
it. Your own budget stays yours, and stays private. Joining is
free; starting a shared space needs PocketPal+.

One tap to scan
The camera takes the photo itself now, so you no longer shoot
the same receipt twice.

Smaller things
• The menu tells you when there's something new in it
• Send feedback or rate PocketPal in one tap from the menu
• Setting up your paycheck now explains itself when a pocket
  can't take any more, instead of the buttons quietly refusing

### 1.6.0 — 2026-08-11

Everything the app does is now in one place. The last tab is Menu, and it lists every feature PocketPal has.

Bills and instalments
Upcoming shows what's still due before your next payday, as a list or a calendar. Instalments tracks anything you're paying off in parts, so "left to spend" stops ignoring what you still owe. Already halfway through a plan? You can say so when you add it.

Find any expense
The Envelopes tab has a new Activity view. Every expense, newest first, with search and filters.

Split a receipt
One shop trip can go into several pockets. Tap the pocket next to any item to move it. Undo if you get it wrong.

It remembers your shops
Move a scanned expense into a different pocket and the next receipt from that shop goes straight there.

Bank statements
Photograph a statement instead of typing a month of spending in by hand. PocketPal+ only, and the photo stays on your phone.

Plus bug fixes and improvements.

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