Comparison

Expense Tracker vs Budget Left? Simple Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Expense Tracker

This app offers a straightforward way to track your income and expenses without requiring account registration or bank connections. It prioritizes local data storage for speed and security, with a familiar interface for instant budgeting. Customize themes, export data, and secure your finances with a passcode.

Highlights
  • Simple and easy to use
  • No account registration
  • Local data storage
  • Budget settings by category
  • Monthly, yearly, and cumulative reports
  • CSV and PDF export
  • Passcode lock with Face ID/Touch ID
Features
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Simple & Free Budget Tracker A simple budgeting app to track income and expenses with ease. No account registration, no bank connections, and no subscriptions. All data is stored locally for fast, secure, offline use. Designed with a familiar iOS interface, This app lets anyone start budgeting instantly. FEATURES ---------------- • Extremely simple and easy to use • No account registration required • Free to use forever (no hidden charges later) • Built-in calendar for easy tracking • Budget settings by category • Monthly, yearly, and cumulative reports • Unlimited custom categories • Unlimited fixed income and expense settings • 20+ theme colors and 20+ app icons • CSV (Excel) export, PDF export, and printing • Passcode lock with Face ID and Touch ID • iCloud backup and iPad sync • 15+ Home Screen widgets • Lock Screen widgets supported Everything you need for daily expense management, completely free. RECOMMENDED FOR ---------------- • People who don’t want a complicated budgeting app • Users who feel uneasy linking bank accounts or credit cards • Those who dislike apps that constantly connect to the internet • Anyone who wants to record expenses simply and quickly • Users who gave up on receipt scanning apps • People who just want easy input • Anyone who doesn’t want monthly subscription fees This app stores all data locally, so it’s fast, secure, and works offline. Unlike many other apps, there are no monthly subscriptions, and useful features remain free. FEATURE DETAILS ---------------- [ Input ] Tap large, easy-to-press category buttons and enter amounts quickly. The built-in calculator keyboard makes input fast and comfortable. An automatic input mode allows you to enter multiple receipts continuously. [ Calendar ] Check daily income and expenses at a glance on the calendar. Customize the start day of the week and monthly start or closing dates, making it easy to begin tracking from your payday. Add or delete entries directly from the calendar for easy bulk input. Savings and initial balances can be set to display carry-overs and cumulative totals. [ Reports ] Monthly income and expenses are displayed in clear pie charts. View spending ratios by category to easily spot overspending or hidden waste. [ Backup / CSV / PDF Export ] All data can be exported as CSV (Excel-compatible) files. Use exported files as backups and import them when changing devices, including iPhone and iPad. CSV data can also be used on a computer for accounting or tax filing. Monthly data can be exported as PDF files for archiving or printing. [ Theme Colors & App Icons ] Customize the app with over 20 theme colors, from cute pinks to chic dark blues. Change the app icon to match your style, choosing from more than 20 designs. [ Passcode Lock ] Protect your financial data with a passcode. Face ID and Touch ID are fully supported. [ Widgets ] Supports both Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets. Check remaining budgets by category without opening the app. See how much you can still spend this month. Display a mini calendar showing recorded days. Add new entries directly from the Lock Screen with a single tap. ABOUT THE APP ---------------- This is a simple and free budgeting app with no subscriptions. Just record your income and expenses, and the app automatically organizes them into clear calendars and reports, helping you understand your finances at a glance. Unlike overly complex apps that rely on bank syncing or receipt scanning, This app focuses on essential features only, designed to be fast, clear, and easy for anyone to use. 【Terms of Service】 https://komorebi-studio.com/tos_en.html 【Privacy Policy】 https://komorebi-studio.com/policyredirect.html

About

Budget Left? Simple Tracker

Easily track your remaining spending money with this ultra-simple balance tracker. It subtracts expenses and savings from your income, perfect for those who find traditional budgeting apps too complex. See your budget instantly without detailed tracking.

Highlights
  • Always visible lock screen widgets
  • Instant remaining balance display
  • Payday cycle support
  • Built-in calculator keypad
  • Multiple wallet management (Pro)
  • Data export to CSV/PDF (Pro)
Features
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【Ultimate Simple Budget Tracking for People Who Can't Stick to Finance Apps】 "How much can I spend this month?" That's all you need to know. Budget Left? is an ultra-simple remaining balance tracker that subtracts expenses and savings from your income. ■ Perfect For ・Couldn't stick to traditional budgeting apps ・Run out of money before payday ・Don't want detailed tracking, just want to avoid overspending ・Need to know your remaining budget instantly ■ Features 【Always Visible — Lock Screen & Home Screen】 Add a widget to your Lock Screen to see your balance without unlocking your phone. Home Screen widgets are also available, with progress bar at a glance. Progress bar shows budget usage at a glance. 【Simplicity First】 See your remaining balance immediately when you open the app. No categories, no receipt scanning. Just check off expenses. 【Payday Cycle Support】 Not just month-start cycles—supports payday-based cycles too. If you're paid on the 25th, manage your budget from the 25th to the 24th of next month. 【Built-in Calculator Keypad】 Use arithmetic operations when entering amounts, so you can calculate while typing. Quick entry with 1K/10K buttons. ■ Free Features ・Monthly budget setup (auto-calculated from income, fixed costs, and savings) ・Check-off feature (check paid items to auto-calculate remaining balance) ・Large, easy-to-read balance display ・Home screen widgets (Small/Medium) ・Payday start date setting ・Bonus month setting ・Copy previous month's data ■ Pro Features 【Multiple Wallet Management】 Switch between multiple budgets like "Personal" and "Household." Choose which wallet to display in widgets. 【Detailed Widgets】 Large display with pie charts, days remaining, and daily budget. Privacy mode hides amounts. 【Monthly Charts】 Visualize income and expense trends. See category breakdowns at a glance. 【Annual Summary】 View 12 months of financial trends. Compare months to spot patterns. 【Data Export】 Export in CSV/PDF format. ■ Pricing ・Basic features: Free ・Pro Monthly: $0.99/month ・Pro Yearly: $6.99/year (save 41%) ・Pro Lifetime: $14.99 (one-time purchase) ■ Use Cases ・Manage monthly living expenses ・Track allowance balance ・Budget for trips or major purchases ・Share household budget with your partner (multiple wallets) ■ Privacy ・All data stored on your device ・No server uploads ・No account registration required Ready to escape the "data entry hell" of traditional budgeting? Simple means sustainable. ■ Subscription Information ・Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account linked to your Apple ID upon confirmation of purchase. ・Auto-renewal must be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. ・You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://suzukimari.com/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://suzukimari.com/terms/

Screenshots

Expense Tracker4 screens
Budget Left? Simple Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Expense Tracker at 90% against Budget Left? Simple Tracker's 0%. Expense Tracker also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Budget Left? Simple Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Expense Tracker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Budget Left? Simple Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Expense Tracker versus Budget Left? Simple Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpense TrackerBudget Left? Simple Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKomorebi Inc.Mari Suzuki

Customer experience

Expense Tracker

All ratings2,996 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.6%
Negative0.3%
Written reviews551 reviews
Positive89.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative5.3%

Budget Left? Simple Tracker

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Expense Tracker

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Data loss after uninstalling and reinstalling the app
  • Issues with date synchronization after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to set budgets for expense categories
  • Option to mark expenses as 'paid'
  • Sync data across multiple devices
  • More detailed reporting and analytics
  • Support for multiple accounts/wallets

Budget Left? Simple Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Expense Tracker

One-time2
  • Removing Ads$12.99
  • Premium Service (Lifetime)$14.99
3 purchases

Budget Left? Simple Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Pro版(月間)$0.991 Month
  • Pro版(年間)$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro版(買い切り)$14.99

Questions

Is Expense Tracker free?
Expense Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Budget Left? Simple Tracker free?
Budget Left? Simple Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Expense Tracker or Budget Left? Simple Tracker have ads?
Expense Tracker shows ads; Budget Left? Simple Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Expense Tracker or Budget Left? Simple Tracker?
Expense Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Budget Left? Simple Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, Expense Tracker was updated on October 22, 2026 and Budget Left? Simple Tracker on October 17, 2026.

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