# Daily Spend vs Basic Budget+

The clearest difference is rating: Basic Budget+ at 5.0 against Daily Spend's 4.3. Basic Budget+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Daily Spend's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daily Spend sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Basic Budget+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Basic Budget+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daily Spend has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Daily Spend ships an update every 9 days, Basic Budget+ every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daily Spend | Basic Budget+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-spend-budget-and-save/id1602797505/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-budget-plus/id6769976084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Rice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438358014) | [Furious Rhino](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892544280) |

## What reviewers say

### Daily Spend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-spend-budget-and-save/id1602797505)

Easily track your expenses and understand where your money goes. Set spending limits, receive reminders for good financial habits, and gain insights into your spending patterns. This free tool helps you manage your budget and work towards financial freedom.

**Highlights:** Easy expense tracking, Spending limit setting, Financial habit reminders, Spending insights, Budget management

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


### Basic Budget+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-budget-plus/id6769976084)

Manage your finances with a simple ledger. Track multiple account types, transfers, and view basic reports. Quickly record transactions and understand your spending habits without linking financial accounts.

**Highlights:** Multiple account types, Transfers between accounts, Basic reporting, Quick transaction entry, Transaction recall, No financial account linking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daily Spend free?

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

### Is Basic Budget+ free?

Basic Budget+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Daily Spend or Basic Budget+?

Basic Budget+ is rated higher. Daily Spend averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Basic Budget+ averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Daily Spend or Basic Budget+ have ads?

Neither Daily Spend nor Basic Budget+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Daily Spend or Basic Budget+?

Daily Spend ships an update every 9 days, and Basic Budget+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Daily Spend was updated on October 1, 2026 and Basic Budget+ on October 1, 2026.

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