Comparison

Shared Budget Couples vs duofi

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

duofi

Manage shared finances with your partner without conflict. Split bills proportionally to income, track joint savings goals, and maintain privacy for personal spending. Log expenses quickly and view your financial overview at a glance.

Highlights
  • Split bills by income proportion
  • Set and track shared savings goals
  • Separate personal and shared expenses
  • Quick expense logging
  • Financial overview dashboard
  • Real-time contribution visibility
Features
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Money for two, without the fight. duofi is the app made for couples. Split bills in proportion to each income, hit goals together, and stop arguing about money. No spreadsheet, no hassle. Money is one of the things couples argue about most. It is rarely about the amount — it is the feeling that the split is unfair, and having no single place where both of you see the same thing. SPLIT BY INCOME Whoever earns more covers proportionally more. Math instead of resentment. You can also go 50/50 or set it on the slider, whatever fits the two of you. GOALS TOGETHER A trip, an apartment, a wedding. Every contribution visible, progress in real time — you can see who is pulling and celebrate together. YOURS, MINE, OURS Each of you keeps personal spending private while sharing the household bills. Not everything has to belong to everyone. GENUINELY FAST Logging an expense takes 5 seconds. That is why you will not drop it after two weeks, the way the spreadsheet always goes. THE MONTH AT A GLANCE Comparisons, top categories and savings rate. No need to open a spreadsheet to find out where the money went. REAL PRIVACY No access to your bank account, no invasive collection. The two of you choose what to show each other. HOW IT WORKS 3 steps. 2 minutes. 1 couple. 1. Create your account. 2. Invite your partner. 3. Log your first expense. No tedious onboarding, no endless questionnaire. PLANS Free, forever: the full couple experience, up to 50 transactions a month, 50/50 splitting, 2 goals and a basic dashboard. No card required. duofi+: unlimited transactions and goals, income-proportional splitting, custom splits, unlimited categories, the full dashboard, a 6-month overview, recurring transactions, CSV export, support within 24h and no ads. The price is per COUPLE, not per person. No lock-in, no penalty, cancel in one tap. Start today. Find better things to argue about. Terms of use: https://duo-fi.com/termos Privacy policy: https://duo-fi.com/privacidade

Screenshots

Shared Budget Couples4 screens
duofi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: duofi at 5.0 against Shared Budget Couples's 4.1. duofi also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 64%) and ads (none vs shown). Shared Budget Couples's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 duofi sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

duofi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shared Budget Couples has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Shared Budget Couples's written reviews are positive against 100% of duofi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shared Budget Couples ships an update every 3 weeks, duofi every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shared Budget Couples versus duofi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShared Budget Couplesduofi
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB54 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperShibapp LLCExpertVision

Customer experience

Shared Budget Couples

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral12.8%
Negative23.1%

duofi

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
4 purchases

duofi

Subscriptions4
  • DuoFi Plus Mensal$4.991 Month
  • DuoFi Plus montly$8.991 Month
  • DuoFi plus yearly$24.991 Year
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  • DuoFi Plus Anual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Shared Budget Couples free?
Shared Budget Couples is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is duofi free?
duofi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shared Budget Couples or duofi?
duofi is rated higher. Shared Budget Couples averages 4.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while duofi averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shared Budget Couples or duofi have ads?
Shared Budget Couples shows ads; duofi does not.
Which is updated more often, Shared Budget Couples or duofi?
Shared Budget Couples ships an update every 3 weeks, and duofi every 9 days. Most recently, Shared Budget Couples was updated on November 3, 2026 and duofi on November 6, 2026.

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