Comparison

CVDB vs Household

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

Head to head
About

CVDB

Features
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Our CVDB Mobile app is here! Manage your funds on the move and around the clock securely with CVDB Mobile. With CVDB Mobile you can currently: Register with CVDB Mobile through the app Review your bank account’s details and history Access eFAWATEERcom platform to pay bills and more Transfer funds between your accounts Request a cheque book Locate the nearest CVDB branch or ATM For more inquires, contact our 24/7 call centre at +065692052

About

Household

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Take control of your money — with a budget book that is completely yours. The private expense tracker & finance planner for saving money: log income and expenses in seconds, set budgets, manage accounts and balances, and export a ready-made tax report at year's end. Whether you call it a budget book, money manager or spending tracker — everything runs 100% locally on your device, no bank connection, no forced cloud, no ads. WHY THIS APP? • 100% private: Your financial data stays on your phone. No bank link, no account, no tracking. • No ads: No banners, no pop-ups — just your numbers. • One-time purchase, no subscription: Unlock once, use forever — no monthly fees. • Offline: Works anywhere, even without internet. • Tax PDF: A yearly report for you or your tax advisor — at the tap of a button. EVERYTHING YOU NEED • Fast entry: Amount, category, account — logged in seconds. • Split transactions: Divide one expense across several categories (e.g. groceries + household). • Multiple accounts: Checking, cash, credit card, savings — including transfers between accounts. • Recurring entries: Set up rent, insurance, subscriptions or salary once — booked automatically every month. • Budgets per category: Set monthly limits and see instantly where you stand. • Charts & trends: Category breakdown and a 6-month trend at a glance. • Full-text search: Find any transaction instantly. • Custom categories: Your own categories, colors and icons. • Dark mode: Easy on the eyes, day and night. TAX PDF — YOUR ADVANTAGE Mark tax-relevant transactions throughout the year and export a clean annual report as a PDF — perfect for your tax return or tax advisor. No more hunting for receipts. YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL Everything is stored locally in a secure database on your device. You can back up, restore or export to CSV anytime. No provider sees your finances — only you. WHO IS IT FOR? For anyone who finally wants an overview of their finances: saving money, budget planning, for couples, families, freelancers, or simply a more mindful approach to money. Download the budget book now and find out in minutes where your money really goes.

Screenshots

CVDB4 screens
Household4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CVDB at none against Household's 1. Household's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Household sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CVDB asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CVDB ships an update monthly, Household weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
CVDB versus Household: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCVDBHousehold
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJordan eGovernmentDaniel Gartler

In-app purchases

None

CVDB

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Household

One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$8.99

Questions

Is CVDB free?
CVDB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Household free?
Household is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CVDB or Household have ads?
Neither CVDB nor Household shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CVDB or Household?
CVDB ships an update monthly, and Household weekly. Most recently, CVDB was updated on October 27, 2026 and Household on October 31, 2026.

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