# Spender - Money Management — Budget and Expense Tracking

> Free monthly budget and expense tracking app with custom categories and web sync. (iPhone/iPad app by David Reinman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spender-money-management/id637562972 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Reinman](https://appshunter.io/developer/637562975)
- Category: Finance, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 89 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 55 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian
- Released: 2013-04-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spender-money-management/id637562972/reviews.md

## What is Spender?

Spender is a free monthly budget app made to track your budgets with easy to use tools such as custom categories.

Add Incomes & Expenses for money tracking your monthly spending.

Activate the budgeting app and expense tracker app and set limits for each category to keep an eye on your expenses and budget planning.

Spender is made to manage my finances easily and conveniently.

Live life with Spender!

App features:
- Free Money Management app
- Tracker for Expenses & incomes Reports
- Add Notes to each transaction
- Total Monthly balances
- Custom Categories & Balances
- Budget Tracking & Monthly Budget Planner
- Expense Tracking & Compare monthly expenses
- Sync account & access on the Web
- Personalize Incomes & expenses categories
- Widget for quick entries


Spender privacy policy: http://spender.me/privacy_policy.pdf
Spender terms of use: http://spender.me/terms.pdf

## Key features

- Expense and income tracking
- Custom budget categories
- Monthly budget planner
- Transaction notes
- Web sync for account access
- Quick entry widget

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spender Premium - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Member - Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Spender?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ✨ Clean interface
- 💰 Helps with savings
- 📊 Tracks spending effectively
- 🚀 Fast and functional
- 💡 Intuitive design
- ✅ Reliable
- 💯 Great for beginners
- 💵 Useful for self-employed

**Cons**

- 💸 Unexpected subscription fees
- 🔒 Premium features locked
- 📉 Data loss after updates
- 🔄 Frequent app crashes
- 🤔 Confusing interface
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🗑️ Ugly icon
- ❌ No free trial for premium
- 😩 Frustrating user experience

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Data lost after last update
- App crashes frequently
- App doesn't recognize purchase
- Dashboard gone after update
- Language changed to Czech after update
- Month locked to July after update
- App crashes on opening
- Dates not displayed properly
- App closes immediately upon opening
- Cloud sync issues
- Unable to log in to retrieve cloud data
- Premium subscription expired prematurely
- App crashes on iOS 9
- App crashes on iOS 8.4
- App not saving expenses/incomes on the 31st

**Most requested features**

- Add automatic recurring payments
- Add 'yesterday' option for submissions
- Add export to CSV
- Add auto backup to iCloud
- Add multiple accounts
- Add Apple Watch companion and complication
- Add automatic online transaction import
- Add lightweight features like purchase achievements
- Add financial advisor analysis of statistics
- Add financial cushion calculation
- Add dark mode
- Add advanced analytics dashboard
- Add pie chart of spending
- Add option to set monthly/weekly budget limit
- Add ability to add items to previous days
- Add graphics and PDF export
- Add currency options
- Add ability to define start/end of monthly money circles
- Add iCloud backup
- Add export data for record keeping
- Add auto-decimal feature
- Add more icons for spending categories
- Add accuracy to the penny option
- Add better graphics for larger screens
- Add data sync feature (iCloud, Dropbox, email backup)
- Add recurring income/expense feature
- Add cloud backup option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 89)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spender-money-management/id637562972/reviews.md

### 1/5 — WTH?

*2022-11-26, version 4.4.0*

I paid for this app when it didn’t have in-app purchases, and  now I see they want to charge me more?

### 1/5 — Don't update

*2021-01-20*

It was cool! But with latest update if youdid'n pay year or month subscription you can't use this app, i paid before, why i can't use it now????

**Developer response:** Hi Ruser,

The app is still available with all features that it had before the update for free users, We are not aware of any features that stopped for free users in the this version.

Please contact us with more info. so we can take a look at the specifics.

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2020-12-02*

I have been a regular user of Spender for 6 years now, and it has significantly helped me to put money into savings. The latest update now makes the app better than ever. Highly recommended!

**Developer response:** Thanks for the 5 star feedback.

We appreciate comments and feedback to better our app.

Thanks again

### 5/5 — Fixed history issue

*2020-07-14*

Great fix and awesome look, by the way. Thanks for correcting it. Look forward to using the app again.

**Developer response:** Hi, Sorry for all that happened with release 4.3.2. 

All bugs & Crashes as well as the historic data have been fixed & retrieved in the latest updates.

See our last update Version 4.3.6. 
Please update and let us know if all is good now. 

Thanks

### 2/5 — Lotsa bugs in latest update

*2020-06-30, version 4.3.5*

Dashboard gone
Doesn’t recognise purchase so extra features locked.

### 5/5 — Brilliant

*2020-06-01, version 4.3.3*

This app has truly come a long way. I’m a taxi driver and this app has taken out a lot of the guess work for me. The new update was something I never knew I needed. However I feel like there needs to be a ‘yesterday’ option when submitting amounts

### 1/5 — Frustrating experience.

*2020-05-31*

I really loved that app. It really helps to organize our financial life. I even use it for the taxes since I am a self employed. After the last update all my data was gone. Right on on the time that I’m preparing my taxes. I’ve been paying for that app for 2 years and it says I didn’t pay and I can access my data anymore.

**Developer response:** We are truly sorry to hear that just when you needed the app most it developed some snags. Our latest updates should have corrected the issues and we hope all is OK. 

Please do not hesitate to reach out to us so we can be of help if the issue continues.

### 1/5 — Latest Update Broke Everything

*2020-05-26*

Was great, the latest update removed all of my expense history, changed the language to Czech and locked the month to July.  Sweet.

**Developer response:** Hi, 

Sorry for all that happened with release 4.3.2. 

All bugs & Crashes as well as the history of incomes & expenses issues have been fixed in the latest updates, the language was fixed right thereafter.


See our last update Version 4.3.6. 
Please update and let us know if all is good now. 

Thanks

### 4/5 — AFTER LAST UPDATE ALL DELETED

*2020-05-24*

All info and my data deleted. It thinks it’s July now. Lots of minor bugs.

I’m using IPhone XS Max

### 4/5 — Bad update

*2020-05-23*

New update is bad, I loose all my data...
Please fix it....

## Frequently asked questions about Spender

### What does Spender do?

Spender is a free monthly budget app designed to help you track your income and expenses. It allows you to set budgets for custom categories, monitor your spending, and compare your monthly expenses to stay on top of your finances.

### What are the key features of Spender?

Key features include tracking expenses and incomes with reports, adding notes to transactions, viewing total monthly balances, creating custom categories and balances, budget planning, comparing monthly expenses, syncing accounts for web access, personalizing categories, and a widget for quick entries.

### Is Spender free to use?

Yes, Spender is a free money management app. While the core functionality is free, it does offer in-app purchases, suggesting some premium features or options may be available for purchase.

### Can I access my data on other devices?

Yes, Spender allows you to sync your account, which enables you to access your financial data on the web. This feature provides convenience and ensures your information is available across different platforms.

### Who is Spender for?

This app is designed for individuals who want an easy and convenient way to manage their finances. It's particularly useful for those who want to track their monthly spending, set budgets, and gain better control over their financial planning.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.4.0 — 2021-03-17

Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements

Fixed & Updated: 
- Filter & Sort Account Transaction List
- Reports, Compare feature for the previous time frames
- NEW login page
- Updated Colors

For help, comments & feedback please contact us through the contact support within the app. 

We value positive feedback and take all comments seriously.

Thanks

### 4.3.9 — 2020-12-01

Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements

Fixed & Updated: 
- Account balance totals in reports
- Local Language for currency selection
- Local Currency Symbols
- Updated date range in reports
- Swipe reports between the data range selected
- Display amounts (Decimal & Comma)
- Fixed & Updated the support form

New 
- Free Premium Features with ads NEW!
- iOS 14 ready


For help, comments & feedback please contact us through the contact support within the app. 

We value positive feedback and take all comments seriously.

Thanks

### 4.3.7 — 2020-07-23

Bug / Crash fixes and performance improvements

- Reports & History 
- Restore & Login to Existing Accounts / Subscription
- Account Balances 
- Language Fix
- Account Transfers 
- Improved User Interface
- Sync to Cloud Improved

For help, comments & feedback please contact us through the contact support within the app. 

We value positive feedback and take all comments seriously.

Thanks

### 4.3.6 — 2020-07-07

Bug fixes and performance improvements

- Reports & History 
- New Subscription 
- Restore & Login to Existing Accounts / Subscription
- Local & Previous Data Retrieved 
- Language Fix
- Editing & Deleting Crashes

For help, comments & feedback please contact us through the contact support within the app. 

We value positive feedback and take all comments seriously.

Thanks

### 4.3.5 — 2020-06-25

Bug fixes and performance improvements

- Reports & History 
- New Subscription 
- Login to Existing account
- Restore Subscription
- Local & Previous Data Retrieved 
- Contact us Form

Some issue that are fixed but not yet fully perfected are
- Language Fix
- Editing & Deleting Entries
These will be completely fixed  and included in the next release soon.

For help, comments & feedback please contact us through the contact support within the app. 

We value positive feedback and take all comments seriously

Thanks

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