# Spender - Money Management — user reviews > 89 indexed App Store user reviews of Spender by David Reinman, rated 3.80/5 from 35 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spender-money-management/id637562972/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spender-money-management/id637562972.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 19 · 4★ 6 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 8 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (14 of 89) ### 2/5 — Lotsa bugs in latest update *2020-06-30, version 4.3.5* Dashboard gone Doesn’t recognise purchase so extra features locked. ### 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.... ### 2/5 — Crashes all the time *2020-04-02, version 4.3.1* Crashes all the time, can’t open it and get in access to my data. Waiting for an update ### 4/5 — 😍 LOVE IT *2020-03-26* I have used this app for several years & iv never had problems,it helped me realize what I was doing wrong,it made me see what & where my money was going...The app is a huge help & definitely worth getting...Iv had the regular and premium version and both are great,either one is worth having...I am however having my FIRST PROBLEM EVER now...I open the app but it closes on me soon as I touch the screen...Can the developers please tell me HOW to fix it???? ### 4/5 — Great app! *2019-06-04, version 4.2.26* I love this app, makes it really easy to track where all of my money is going. The interface can be confusing and being able to put in automatic things like weekly rent would be good. ### 3/5 — Review interface *2019-03-18, version 4.2.26* I like the app! Although the interface is confusing. The menus could have a better layout to make them more clear and noticeable. It would make it a lot easier to use. ### 4/5 — В правильном русле *2019-01-27, version 4.2.26* Потрясно. Не хватает только автоматического внесения данных онлайн-транзанкций, проходящие через другие приложения, что активно используется в зарубежных приложениях. А так 4+ твердо. Можно еще добавить легковесные погремушки, по типу Добиться такой-то покупки или чего-нибудь полезного в виде грамотного ведения личных финансов. Прописать немного в код анализ статистики грамотного финансиста(имею в виду, иметь на счету достаточную «финансовую подушку безопасности», равная 3-6месячным доходам) или некие другие полезные вещи личной финансовой грамотности. Уверяю, это привлекает потребителя. Возможно, придется впихнуть это в платную версию. Но...главное-качество, верно?) А именно за стабильность я выбираю именно ваше приложение. Спасибо. ### 3/5 — 5* for free app, 1* for paid interface. *2018-03-26* I loved the free app so much, Simple, visually appealing & easy to use. It was my favorite financial tracking app i've found. I decided to try out the full paid app and am very disappointed. There is no help or FAQ section. Some of the sections of the web interface appear to be in Cyrillic with no means to adjust your language of choice or even a settings tab. Confusing and disappointing. ### 4/5 — A great app *2018-02-04, version 4.2.26* A really great app, nice clean look. But I have been waiting for a long time for automatic recurring payments to be supported, e.g. the monthly phone bill, or loan/car payment. And not having this feature makes it difficult to add a lot of expenses each month that could be automatic. Still no support yet for recurring payments, otherwise would be a 5 star. ### 4/5 — Good ;) *2017-06-18, version 4.2.23* I like it !!! ### 2/5 — Why so expensive now? Developers got money hungry! *2017-02-13, version 4.2.23* This app used to be worth it. It was the easiest app to use on the market. It's not worth a yearly subscription. Looking for better alternatives that are completely free. I would much rather pay upfront that do a subscription. Mad the developers are forcing me to use another app! ### 4/5 — Amazing *2016-08-15* Honestly great app straight forward and really does let you see how much you have been spending during the month. The entries are easy and straightforward and customizable including adding categories and choosing any currency you prefer. Needs a bit of visual tweeks but overall it's amazing and does a great job I will definitely continue using it. ### 4/5 — The best one! *2016-06-23, version 4.2.3* Please add "export to CSV" and "auto backup to iCloud". ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 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 ### 1/5 — New update *2020-05-23* after the new update everything is gone, all history, shame i have to look for new spending app **Developer response:** Hi Hoidaslucian, We apologize for the errors and disastrous results associated with update 4.3.2. All problems, including data loss, have long been eliminated and fixed. All errors, glitches and data were fixed immediately after that. Our latest version 4.3.7 has fixes and lots of cool new features and other cool stuff. Let us know how we can continue to improve All the best ### 1/5 — I've purchased it many years ago. Now I should pay again *2020-05-22* Last update was awful. All the data is gone. Bye-bye. Do not purchase it. **Developer response:** Hi, Sorry for all that happened with release 4.3.2. All Bugs & Crashes as well as the historic data issues have been fixed & retrieved in the last few updates. See our latest updated Version 4.3.6. Please update and let us know if all is good now. Thanks ### 1/5 — Confusing *2016-10-08, version 4.2.14* Confusing app to navigate, very vague. Also you have to pay to unlock "premium" features that should be standard for a budget app. Poor. ### 1/5 — Disappointing *2016-03-30* The app initially year or 2 ago cost money and now it wants a subscription fee which I pod for seeing how the web integration sounded like a good idea. It has been a downhill since; in particular is the dates not being displayed properly such that all my data I insert ends up st the wrong date. I literally have to re check and double check and fix the errors. This actually makes budgeting many more times difficult. Being a long time user it is disappointing to see that they have charged me for the app itself and now for a subscription fee and giving a buggy app. To make things worse, I have tried contacting them and sending an email but with no response. ### 1/5 — Crap *2016-03-22, version 4.1.7* Startup app that charges for the budget portion... Not sure how they expect to get anyone to use it. The free portion is basically just a calculator. Use mint instead. ### 1/5 — Used to work so fine... *2016-01-17, version 4.1.3* I have to say; this app was probably the best one. I like the simplicity of it, how easily it was and such. But that isn't why I'm giving this only 1-star. This is about the newest update, which pretty much ruined it all with how the app now always crashes. At first I thought that it was my iPhone's fault, but then I tried to clear my phone's storage in order to give it some space -- still doesn't work. I've tried restarting and rebooting the phone -- still doesn't work. I've even downloaded the app onto my iPad instead -- but still, it just doesn't work anymore, no matter what devices I use. Please fix this problem, I still want to use this app. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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 ### 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 ### 5/5 — Easy and clean *2020-03-20* Easy to use and clean interface, used many others but this is way more useful to focus on recording your expenses and to budget on the go. ### 5/5 — Hands down best budget app *2017-04-03, version 4.2.23* This app is by far the best for simple budgeting! No connecting your banks, just straight forward budgeting. ### 5/5 — Работает как часики... просто, но мне оно и надо *2017-03-11, version 4.2.23* Спасибо ### 5/5 — Traveling ledger *2017-01-24, version 4.2.21* Awesome way of keeping track of every dime spent when on the go ### 5/5 — App *2016-10-09, version 4.2.13* Very good and easy way of managing your money ### 5/5 — Awesome *2016-06-01, version 4.1.8* I love the app ### 5/5 — Great stuff *2016-05-27, version 4.1.8* Very handy! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*