# BillOut vs Plumb BillPay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plumb BillPay at none against BillOut's 1. Plumb BillPay also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). BillOut's advantage is ratings volume (306 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BillOut sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Plumb BillPay asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plumb BillPay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BillOut has 306 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

BillOut ships an update every 3 weeks, Plumb BillPay every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BillOut | Plumb BillPay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (306 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billout-bill-tracker/id1561575664/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plumb-billpay/id6447216735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **306** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 44 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pierre Valere](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561575876) | [Think Plumb, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680620162) |

## What reviewers say

### BillOut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billout-bill-tracker/id1561575664)

Easily track all your bills in one place and receive timely reminders before due dates. This app helps you budget effectively, reduce financial stress, and manage shared expenses with customizable notifications and a clear calendar view.

**Highlights:** Bill tracking and organization, Customizable due date reminders, Shared bill management, Budget planning insights, Bill calendar view, Multiple payment frequencies, Weekly bill reports

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lifetime Subscription | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Great for tracking bills
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Helpful reminders
- 👍 Good value for premium

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Duplicate bills without warning
- 🐛 Deletes bills randomly
- 🐛 Incorrect brand logos displayed
- 🐛 Settings not saved
- 🐛 Cannot mark bill paid in advance

**Reported bugs**

- Allowed duplicate bills without warnings
- Deleted bills randomly when switching to free version
- Incorrect brand logos displayed after saving
- Not saving user settings
- Does not sync for shared bills

**Requested features**

- Ability to attach bill copies
- Option to upload custom icons
- Change color of stock icons
- Mark bill paid in advance of due date
- Multiple reminders per bill (daily until paid)


### Plumb BillPay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plumb-billpay/id6447216735)

Easily approve bills, track payment status, and communicate with your financial advisors. This app offers a secure and intuitive way to manage your finances on the go, providing quick access to all bill information and reports.

**Highlights:** Bill approval workflow, Payment status tracking, Bill information access, Expense detail viewing, Communication with advisors, Bill upload options

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BillOut free?

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

### Is Plumb BillPay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BillOut or Plumb BillPay?

Plumb BillPay is rated higher. BillOut averages 4.8 out of 5 from 306 ratings, while Plumb BillPay averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do BillOut or Plumb BillPay have ads?

Neither BillOut nor Plumb BillPay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BillOut or Plumb BillPay?

BillOut ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plumb BillPay every 4 weeks. Most recently, BillOut was updated on November 11, 2026 and Plumb BillPay on November 3, 2026.

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