Comparison

Shared Budget Couples vs BalanceMate

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

Head to head
About

Shared Budget Couples

This app helps couples and families manage shared finances, track expenses, and plan budgets together. It offers real-time cloud sync, smart budgeting tools, and an intuitive expense tracker for effortless financial planning.

Highlights
  • Shared household budget management
  • Real-time cloud sync
  • Intuitive expense tracker
  • Bill splitting and settlement
  • Saving goals and progress visualization
  • Receipt scanning and photo attachments
  • CSV import/export
Features
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Finally agree on money. Manebo is the shared budget app for couples, partners, and families who want to track expenses, split bills, and save together — without the spreadsheets, screenshots, or awkward conversations. Whether you just moved in together, got married, or have been splitting rent for years, Manebo turns "who paid for what" into a single clear picture you both see in real time. ■ Why couples and families choose Manebo - Start in seconds — no account, no sign-up, no email required - Share your household budget with your partner in real time - Scan receipts with your camera — amounts and stores fill in automatically - Split bills, track reimbursements, and settle up with one tap - See exactly where your money goes with clear charts and category breakdowns - Keep personal and shared spending separate with multiple ledgers ■ Built for real couple & family finances Shared budget, your way Create a shared ledger with your partner, roommate, or whole family. Every expense, income, and transfer syncs instantly so you're always on the same page. Invite up to 15 people on Premium — perfect for families managing household budgets together. Receipt scanning that actually saves time Snap a photo of any receipt and Manebo's scanner reads the total and merchant for you. No more typing in numbers after every grocery run — one of the fastest ways to keep a couples budget up to date. Split expenses & settle without the math Going out for dinner? Sharing a hotel? Use the split bill feature to divide any expense fairly, then track who owes what with the settlement tool. When it's time to pay each other back, everything is already calculated. Budgets, savings goals & spending insights Set a monthly budget for groceries, dining, utilities, or anything else. Manebo warns you before you overspend and shows category-wise charts so you can see where to cut back. Saving for a trip, a wedding, or a down payment? Set a goal and watch your progress. Accounts & assets in one place Track bank accounts, cash wallets, credit cards, and other assets side by side. See your total net worth, spot trends with asset charts, and plan ahead with confidence. Smart input that respects your time - Calculator-style keypad for fast entry - Templates for recurring expenses - Calendar view of daily income and spending - Home screen widgets for one-tap input - CSV import and export for full data control ■ Perfect for - Couples who want to stop fighting about money - Newlyweds merging finances for the first time - Roommates splitting rent, utilities, and groceries - Families managing a household budget together - Dual-income households tracking who spends what - Anyone planning a trip, wedding, or big purchase with a partner - People who've tried expense tracker apps and want something simpler ■ Free plan - Use Manebo immediately — no account required - All core budgeting, tracking, and sharing features included - Split bills and settle up with your partner for free ■ Premium plan Upgrade for the full experience: - Ad-free - Share with up to 15 people (great for extended family) - Higher limits on ledgers, categories, and templates - Advanced charts for deeper financial analysis - Priority access to new features Premium Plan Purchase Information The Premium Plan is available as a monthly plan or an annual plan. The annual plan includes a two week free trial for first time subscribers. After the free trial ends, the subscription will automatically renew as a paid plan. The Premium Plan is an auto renewing subscription. Unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, the subscription will renew automatically. The renewal fee will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use https://manebo.jp/terms # LICENSE Icons by Icons8

About

BalanceMate

Features
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BalanceMate は、旅行・共同生活・イベントの割り勘や共有支出を、落ち着いた操作感で管理できるアプリです。 グループを作成してメンバーを招待し、誰が何を払ったかを記録すると、残高と必要な精算額を自動で整理できます。個人支出の記録、友達とのやり取り、共有アクティビティの確認も一つの場所で行えます。 BalanceMate Plus では、iCloud バックアップ履歴の拡張、自動バックアップ、バックアップ復元、レシート読み取り、複数通貨対応、高度なレポートなどを利用できます。 主な機能 ・グループ作成、招待、共有支出のリアルタイム同期 ・貸し借りの自動計算とスマート精算 ・個人支出の記録とカテゴリ別の振り返り ・ウィジェットでの支出サマリー確認 ・iCloud バックアップと復元 ・Apple / Google サインイン対応 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shared Budget Couples4 screens
BalanceMate3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BalanceMate at none against Shared Budget Couples's shown. Shared Budget Couples's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Shared Budget Couples sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and BalanceMate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shared Budget Couples versus BalanceMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShared Budget CouplesBalanceMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShibapp LLCShogo Nobuhara

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Shared Budget Couples

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan (1 Month)$3.991 Month
  • PremiumPlan(1 Year)14 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

BalanceMate

Subscriptions2
  • BalanceMate Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • BalanceMate Plus Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Shared Budget Couples free?
Shared Budget Couples is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BalanceMate free?
BalanceMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shared Budget Couples or BalanceMate have ads?
Shared Budget Couples shows ads; BalanceMate does not.

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