Comparison

SHIN理想記帳 vs SmileBudget

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

Head to head
About

SHIN理想記帳

This finance app helps users manage their money through a unique proportional budgeting method, allowing them to allocate income into living, investment, and savings accounts. It also categorizes spending as 'wants' or 'needs' to promote smarter financial decisions and provides detailed reports.

Highlights
  • Proportional budgeting method
  • Allocate income to living, investment, savings
  • Categorize spending as 'wants' or 'needs'
  • Consumption analysis reports
  • Cloud automatic data upload
  • Customizable category icons
  • Daily journaling reminders
Features
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李勛 SHIN LI/新生代理財投資YouTuber 在沒有富爸爸和任何財經科系背景下,透過自行學習投資理財幸運地在25歲存到了第一桶金!將自己花心思整理的各式小資理財資訊製作成影片,在Youtube成功吸引了超過30萬人訂閱、累積4000萬次觀看。 李勛本次與台灣財經資訊龍頭公司CMoney合作,將自己獨家的記帳方法和理財思維產品化,開發了這款「Shin理想記帳」。 ––––功能特色介紹–––– 獨家1>>比例記帳法 理想記帳中的比例記帳法,是利用比例分配的方式,將每個月的收入按比例分配至「生活、投資、儲蓄」三種帳戶,並可以時時檢視各帳戶狀態,且能夠在帳戶間彼此轉帳。 能夠幫助使用者量入為出,在消費支出前就先將每個月的現金流妥善規劃,確實將財富穩定累積下來。 獨家2>>【想要/需要】報表 更在日常記帳中規劃了【想要/需要】標籤,幫助使用者在記帳時能夠思考消費目的,並能透過報表定期檢視消費細節,真正做到聰明消費。 ◆消費分析 統整整月消費狀況,幫你一眼抓出財務漏洞。 ◆雲端自動上傳資料 換手機、換平台、換版本,安全還原完整資料。 ◆帳務報表 詳盡多彩的報表,即時掌握收支狀況 ◆自訂分類icons 自由調整分類icon,多款可愛icon任你選 ◆記帳提醒 自訂每日提醒時間,系統自動提醒,不用再擔心金魚腦袋 ------- 希望透過ShinLi個人實證有效的理財記帳方法, 與你交朋友,陪伴你存下每一分夢想的基礎。 利用簡單的記帳流程,幫助你養成理財的好習慣 規劃三大帳戶讓你可以清楚看見財富的累積 協助你思考並清楚規劃每筆現金流的意義 搭配 ShinLi 總是第一手更新的各家銀行 信用卡&帳戶 優惠資訊 真正做到『聰明消費,輕鬆理財,理想記帳。』

About

SmileBudget

This app offers a private and intuitive way to track expenses, plan budgets, and monitor your net worth. It simplifies money management with features like AI voice entry and detailed spending reports, helping you build healthier financial habits.

Highlights
  • Fast expense tracking
  • Budget planning
  • Net worth tracker
  • Recurring bill management
  • AI voice entry
  • Multiple ledgers
  • Spending reports & insights
  • Private iCloud sync
Features
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SmileBudget — a private, beautifully designed budgeting app that helps you track expenses, plan budgets, manage your money, and grow your net worth. Whether you're budgeting for everyday life, saving for a goal, or managing your family's finances, SmileBudget makes money management simple, mindful, and enjoyable. No ads. No accounts. No tracking. 「KEY FEATURES」 • Fast Expense Tracking Record expenses and income in seconds. Quick, simple, and designed for everyday use. • Budget Planning Create monthly budgets, track your spending, and stay in control before you overspend. See exactly where your money goes every month. • Asset & Net Worth Tracker Manage cash, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, and other assets in one place. Watch your net worth grow over time. • Recurring Bills Automatically record recurring expenses like rent, subscriptions, insurance, utilities, and more. Never miss a payment again. • AI Voice Entry Simply describe your transaction. SmileBudget automatically turns your voice into organized expense records. • Multiple Ledgers Create separate ledgers for personal finances, family budgets, travel, work, or any project. Keep every part of your financial life organized. • Spending Reports & Insights Discover spending patterns with beautiful charts and category analysis. Make smarter financial decisions with clear insights. • Private iCloud Sync Sync your data securely across your iPhone and iPad using iCloud. No account required. Your financial data stays yours. • Home Screen Widgets Add transactions instantly and view your financial overview right from your Home Screen. • Beautiful by Design Enjoy a clean, minimalist interface with thoughtfully crafted themes and delightful details. Budgeting should feel calm—not complicated. Why SmileBudget? Managing money doesn't have to be stressful. SmileBudget helps you build healthier financial habits, understand where your money goes, and make confident spending decisions every day. Track smarter. Spend mindfully. Grow steadily.

Screenshots

SHIN理想記帳4 screens
SmileBudget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SHIN理想記帳 at none against SmileBudget's 2. SHIN理想記帳 also leads on iOS requirement (13.2 vs 16.0). SmileBudget's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. SmileBudget sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SHIN理想記帳 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SmileBudget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SHIN理想記帳 ships an update every 3 weeks, SmileBudget every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SHIN理想記帳 versus SmileBudget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHIN理想記帳SmileBudget
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—92.6% of reviews
Number of ratings59 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKINGWAY MEDIA CO., LTD.Koniio Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

SHIN理想記帳

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SmileBudget

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive92.6%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.6%

In-app purchases

None

SHIN理想記帳

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SmileBudget

One-time2
  • Annual$9.99
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is SHIN理想記帳 free?
SHIN理想記帳 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmileBudget free?
SmileBudget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SHIN理想記帳 or SmileBudget?
SmileBudget is rated higher. SHIN理想記帳 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SmileBudget averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.
Do SHIN理想記帳 or SmileBudget have ads?
Neither SHIN理想記帳 nor SmileBudget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SHIN理想記帳 or SmileBudget?
SHIN理想記帳 ships an update every 3 weeks, and SmileBudget every 3 days. Most recently, SHIN理想記帳 was updated on November 7, 2026 and SmileBudget on November 7, 2026.

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