Chestnut vs Bucketize

The problem with most budgeting apps is that they only show you what already happened. You review your spending at the end of the month, see that you went over, and do the same thing again next month. Chestnut takes a different approach: log each purchase the moment you make it. Set a weekly budget, and watch your remaining balance update in real time. That immediate feedback is what actually changes behavior. Keep it simple — don't worry about rent, subscriptions, or one-off big purchases. Chestnut is for the everyday spending that quietly adds up: coffee, groceries, dinners out, impulse buys. - Set a weekly spending budget - Log purchases in seconds - See how much you have left at a glance - Review past weeks to spot trends No bank linking. No categories to manage. No monthly reports you'll never read. Just a number that tells you whether you can afford dinner out tonight.

Bucketize is a budgeting app built for one job: planning your money on salary day. It answers three questions in seconds: • How much income do I have this month? • How much is already spoken for? • After everything planned, how much is safely left? Bucketize is not a daily expense tracker, and it never connects to your bank. It's a planning tool for fixed bills, yearly charges, and the spending you already know is coming — so payday feels clear instead of stressful. SEE YOUR TRUE LEFTOVER Every income source and planned outflow rolls up into one honest number: what's actually left to spend or save. Go over budget, and Bucketize shows it clearly instead of hiding it. SMOOTH OUT YEARLY BILLS Enter a yearly charge like car insurance and Bucketize shows you the amount to set aside each month. No more scrambling when an annual bill lands. BUCKETS, ONLY IF YOU WANT THEM Group expenses into buckets like Home, Car, or Subscriptions to see exactly where your money goes — or skip buckets entirely and keep it simple. They're always optional and never slow down adding an expense. BUILT FOR PAYDAY • Track one salary plus any extra income sources • Monthly and yearly expenses, normalized to a clear monthly view • Set-asides for the money you reserve each month • One-tap capture with a live preview of your leftover as you type • Local reminders ahead of yearly charges PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Works fully offline • No account, no sign-up, no ads • No bank connections — ever • Your data stays yours, synced privately across your devices with iCloud • Lock the app behind Face ID or your passcode MADE FOR iOS • A clean, modern design with subtle Liquid Glass • Full light and dark mode with equal polish • Dynamic Type and VoiceOver support • Currency and number formatting follow your region • Move your plan in and out with simple CSV import and export Bucketize is free to start, with a one-time unlock for unlimited items — no subscriptions. Set it up once, update it rarely, and know exactly where you stand every salary day.