# Shared Expense Tracker & Bills vs Budget Sync

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shared Expense Tracker & Bills at 71% against Budget Sync's 0%. Shared Expense Tracker & Bills also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (304 vs 1). Budget Sync's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shared Expense Tracker & Bills sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Budget Sync sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shared Expense Tracker & Bills holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shared Expense Tracker & Bills has 304 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Shared Expense Tracker & Bills's written reviews are positive against 0% of Budget Sync's.

Shared Expense Tracker & Bills ships an update every 2 days, Budget Sync every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shared Expense Tracker & Bills | Budget Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (304 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-expense-tracker-and-bills/id1475406336/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budget-sync-shared-expenses/id6755388329/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **304** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **70.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 160 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [takaaki ono](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475406335) | [ALEXEY GURTOVENKO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853564033) |

## What reviewers say

### Shared Expense Tracker & Bills

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shared-expense-tracker-and-bills/id1475406336)

This app helps couples, families, and roommates manage shared finances and household tasks. It allows for budgeting, expense splitting, and task delegation with up to 10 collaborators. Features include real-time balance tracking, receipt scanning, and customizable notifications.

**Highlights:** Shared budgeting with spending limits, Real-time balance tracking, Expense and income sharing, Task management and delegation, Receipt scanning and categorization, Flexible expense splitting, Shopping and to-do lists

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Use all functions for 1 month. | $3.99 | per month |
| Use all functions for 3 months | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Use all functions for 1 year. | $29.99 | per year |
| Try for free. Cancel anytime. | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium Plan | $59.99 | one-time |


### Budget Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budget-sync-shared-expenses/id6755388329)

Collaboratively manage household finances and personal budgets with family and friends. Track shared expenses, set spending limits by category, and gain insights into your spending habits. Syncs seamlessly across devices for easy access anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Shared family budgets, Unlimited transactions, Smart budget planning, Clear visual analytics, Customizable categories, Cross-platform synchronization, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PersonalPro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| PersonalPro Yearly | $71.99 | per year |
| Family Yearly | $107.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shared Expense Tracker & Bills free?

Shared Expense Tracker & Bills is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Budget Sync free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shared Expense Tracker & Bills or Budget Sync?

Shared Expense Tracker & Bills is rated higher. Shared Expense Tracker & Bills averages 4.8 out of 5 from 304 ratings, while Budget Sync averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Shared Expense Tracker & Bills or Budget Sync have ads?

Shared Expense Tracker & Bills shows ads; Budget Sync does not.

### Which is updated more often, Shared Expense Tracker & Bills or Budget Sync?

Shared Expense Tracker & Bills ships an update every 2 days, and Budget Sync every 3 days. Most recently, Shared Expense Tracker & Bills was updated on November 3, 2026 and Budget Sync on October 30, 2026.

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