# Weekly vs SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Weekly at 3.8K against SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker's 5. Weekly also leads on chart position (#114 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weekly sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weekly has 3.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Weekly's written reviews are positive against 100% of SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker's.

Weekly ships an update weekly, SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weekly | SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weekly-budget-planner-and-bills/id1460038809/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplifypocket-expense-tracker/id6767071818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#114** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Weekly, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460038808) | [Otis Kelley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896368341) |

## What reviewers say

### Weekly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weekly-budget-planner-and-bills/id1460038809)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app simplifies budgeting by converting all your finances into a single weekly Safe-to-Spend amount. It automatically syncs with over 10,000 U.S. banks and helps you track bills, savings goals, and spending without complex categories.

**Highlights:** Single weekly Safe-to-Spend amount, Automatic bank syncing via Plaid, Bill tracking and calendar view, Savings goals and funds management, Spending tracker without categorization, Shared budget for couples

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $47.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $54.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| Sync Credits (8 pack) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sync Credits (50 Pack) | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Solid option
- 👍 Great app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Fantastic one number budget system
- 👍 Actionable, simple, real-time information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 No bank access 🇦🇺
- 🐛 Almost perfect for ADHD!
- 🐛 One Querk
- 🔒 Wasted my Time 🇦🇺
- 💰 Options

**Reported bugs**

- Almost perfect for ADHD!
- One Querk
- Beware
- 7 Day trial is a lie
- Stuck trying to load

**Requested features**

- More options
- Adding spouse on account
- Savings account view
- Monthly view in widget
- Ability to manually enter recurring expenses


### SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplifypocket-expense-tracker/id6767071818)

Track your personal finances without connecting to your bank. Log expenses via voice or tap, set custom budgets, and monitor recurring bills. Gain clear insights into your spending habits with detailed analytics and smart alerts.

**Highlights:** Voice-activated transaction logging, Manual transaction entry, Budget creation and tracking, Recurring transaction management, Spending analytics, Customizable alerts, No bank connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weekly free?

Weekly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker free?

SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Weekly or SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker?

SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker is rated higher. Weekly averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Weekly or SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker have ads?

Neither Weekly nor SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weekly or SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker?

Weekly ships an update weekly, and SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker every 2 weeks. Most recently, Weekly was updated on October 30, 2026 and SimplifyPocket Expense Tracker on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*