Comparison

ExpenseApp Lite vs Budgie

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

Head to head
About

ExpenseApp Lite

Easily track your daily spending by selecting predefined categories and entering amounts. Customize categories, view spending patterns with calendar and pie chart visualizations, and secure your data with passcode protection. Export your expense data as a CSV file.

Highlights
  • Key-in expense records with defined categories
  • Editable categories list
  • Calendar view for daily expenses
  • Pie chart for expense breakdown
  • Passcode and biometric protection
  • Export expenses as CSV
Features
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ExpenseApp Lite let you key-in daily expenses by tapping on predefined categories then add the amount. Optionally, you may add a note or change date (current date is today by default). Off course the categories are editable: add, edit, rearrange the list as you wish. View your expenses pattern through-out a month via calendar view and also in expenses type in a beautiful pie chart. Features: • Key-in expense record with defined categories. • Use Today’s widget for quick input. • Edit categories list. • Today's Expenses for quick today spending. • Record amount, category, note, and date. • Passcode protection from open the records. Usable with Touch ID or Face ID. • Calendar view to see daily expense. • Add a new expense base on a specific date ( on Calendar view). • Pie Chart view to see expenses category breakdown. • Export as CSV file. Lite version limits expense input to 30 entries per month. To get unlimited entry please purchase the full version. Support / Social: • Get support from us by sending email to support@irekasoft.com • Tell us your experience at our Facebook page fb.com/irekasoft

About

Budgie

Features
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Stop stressing about when to buy. Start planning with confidence. Budgie is the ultimate financial companion for students and freelancers with sporadic income. Unlike traditional budgeting apps that just track what you spent, Budgie helps you figure out when you can afford to spend. Why Budgie? Living on a student budget or irregular paychecks makes planning big purchases—like a new laptop, concert tickets, or a trip—incredibly stressful. You never know if spending today will leave you short for rent next month. Budgie solves this by projecting your future balance based on your unique income schedule and expenses. Key Features: Smart Purchase Scheduling: Simply add items to your Wish List, set a "Purchase By" date, and let Budgie's algorithm find the optimal day to buy. It ensures you never dip below your safety net. Visual Timeline: See your financial future at a glance. Our interactive graph shows your projected balance for the next 6 months, highlighting exactly when money comes in and when it's safe to spend. Sporadic Income Support: Perfect for those who don't get a steady bi-weekly paycheck. Add one-off gigs, semester grants, or irregular shifts with ease. Rain Check Mode: Set a minimum "Rain Check" balance. Budgie will never recommend a purchase that drops you below this safety net, giving you peace of mind. Home Screen Widget: Keep an eye on your upcoming purchases and daily balance right from your home screen. Who is this for? College Students Freelancers & Gig Workers Anyone with irregular income Anyone saving for specific goals while managing tight cash flow Take control of your financial timeline. Download Budgie today and spend with confidence!

Screenshots

ExpenseApp Lite4 screens
Budgie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ExpenseApp Lite at 10.0 against Budgie's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
ExpenseApp Lite versus Budgie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpenseApp LiteBudgie
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiReka SoftDANIEL JAN SZUREK

In-app purchases

None

ExpenseApp Lite

No in-app purchases

None

Budgie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ExpenseApp Lite free?
ExpenseApp Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Budgie free?
Budgie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ExpenseApp Lite or Budgie have ads?
Neither ExpenseApp Lite nor Budgie shows ads.

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