Comparison

thisAppBudget vs SimpleSpend

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

Budgeting Made Simple

Free

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About

thisAppBudget

Features

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thisAppBudget is a zero-based budget which means that every dollar of income will be applied to an expense. No dollar left behind. This approach to budgeting has been proven successful.

About

SimpleSpend

Features

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Take control of your money—without the overwhelm. SimpleSpend is the budget app designed for real life. Whether you’re a student, parent, or busy professional, our zero-dollar framework + 50/30/20 system makes managing money effortless. Why users love SimpleSpend: Zero Drama Budgeting: Track income, needs, wants, and savings with our intuitive 50/30/20 tool. One-Time Purchase: Pay $0.99—no ads, no subscriptions, no hidden fees. Built for Simplicity: No spreadsheets, no fluff. Just clear goals and automatic categorization. Visual Clarity: Watch your progress with easy-to-read charts and exportable reports. Ready to simplify your finances? Download SimpleSpend today and turn your money goals into reality—for less than a coffee.

Screenshots

thisAppBudget3 screens

SimpleSpend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: thisAppBudget at 3 against SimpleSpend's 1. thisAppBudget also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

thisAppBudget ships an update every 2 months, SimpleSpend every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on May 17, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

thisAppBudget versus SimpleSpend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	thisAppBudget	SimpleSpend
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 3 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	16.6
Further details — not scored
Size	24 MB	6 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	thisApp, Inc.	Salim Alkaabi

In-app purchases

None

thisAppBudget

No in-app purchases

None

SimpleSpend

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is thisAppBudget free?

thisAppBudget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is SimpleSpend free?

SimpleSpend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do thisAppBudget or SimpleSpend have ads?

Neither thisAppBudget nor SimpleSpend shows ads.

Which is updated more often, thisAppBudget or SimpleSpend?

thisAppBudget ships an update every 2 months, and SimpleSpend every 3 months. Most recently, thisAppBudget was updated on May 17, 2026 and SimpleSpend on September 12, 2026.