Changed vs Paycheck by Paycheck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Changed
This app helps you pay off debt faster by automating extra payments from everyday purchases and allowing you to track all your balances in one place. It supports various proven payoff strategies and calculates potential interest savings.
- Automated extra payments
- Round up purchases
- Track all debt types
- Debt Snowball strategy
- Debt Avalanche strategy
- Interest savings calculator
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Pay Off Debt Faster With Automatic Extra Payments Changed is a powerful debt payoff planner and debt tracker designed to help you reduce balances and become debt free faster. “If you have debt, you need this app.” - Mark Cuban, Changed Investor Turn spare change from everyday purchases into extra payments that accelerate your payoff plan and save on interest. AUTOMATE YOUR DEBT PAYOFF Changed makes it easy to make extra payments without changing your lifestyle. • Round Up Purchases - Automatically send spare change from everyday purchases toward your debt • Boost Payments - Add extra payments anytime to accelerate your payoff plan • Automated Transfers - Schedule recurring payments that fit your budget • Stay Consistent - Small extra payments can make a big impact over time Automation helps you stay on track and pay off debt faster. TRACK ALL YOUR DEBT IN ONE PLACE See all your balances in one place and monitor your progress as you work toward becoming debt free. Track and manage: • Credit card debt • Student loans • Auto loans • Medical debt • Personal loans • Mortgages • Tax debt • Other balances See everything in one place and stay focused on your goal of becoming debt free. PROVEN STRATEGIES TO PAY OFF DEBT Changed supports the most popular debt payoff strategies used by financial experts. Choose the approach that works best for you: • Debt Snowball - Pay off smaller balances first to build momentum • Debt Avalanche - Focus on high-interest debt to save more money • Extra Payments - Add additional payments anytime to reduce balances faster • Custom Plans - Build your own personalized payoff strategy A clear plan helps you stay motivated and consistent. SEE HOW MUCH INTEREST YOU CAN SAVE Use the built-in debt calculator to understand the impact of extra payments. • Estimate your payoff timeline • See how much interest you can reduce • Compare payoff strategies • Track progress toward becoming debt free Watching your balances shrink helps keep you motivated. THE CHANGED EFFECT Changed members are currently tracking over $6 billion in debt and have already saved $43 million in interest, with $383 million in potential savings identified across the community. Thousands of members use Changed to pay down debt faster, reduce interest, and build healthier financial habits. START YOUR DEBT-FREE JOURNEY Paying off debt doesn't have to feel overwhelming. Changed makes it simple to create a plan, automate extra payments, and track your progress toward financial freedom. Download Changed today and start paying off debt faster.
Paycheck by Paycheck
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Budget by paycheck, not by month. Plan bills, savings, and spending around your actual pay schedule. Know what’s safe to spend before payday and give every paycheck a purpose. • Bill planning • Spending envelopes • Savings goals • Future expense planning • Safe-to-spend tracking Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://paycheckbypaycheck.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Changed at none against Paycheck by Paycheck's 2. Paycheck by Paycheck's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Paycheck by Paycheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Changed asks for nothing beyond the download.
Changed ships an update every 8 days, Paycheck by Paycheck fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Changed | Paycheck by Paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5.7K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 41.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Changed Inc. | DAVID ANDREW LIVINGSTON |
Bugs and requests
Changed
Reported bugs
5 issues- App freezing or crashing
- Incorrect loan balance tracking
- Payments not showing up on loan accounts
- Withdrawal/refund issues
- Syncing problems with bank/loan accounts
Requested features
5 requests- More customization options
- Faster payment processing
- Ability to manage multiple loans
- Mobile app improvements
- Better communication with users
Paycheck by Paycheck
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Changed
No in-app purchases
Paycheck by Paycheck
- Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Annual Subscription14 Days trial$49.991 Year









