Comparison

Budget Flow | Expense Tracker vs Pixel Penny

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

Head to head
About

Budget Flow | Expense Tracker

Effortlessly track income and expenses with this modern, user-friendly financial manager. It offers secure, offline use with no registration, allowing you to manage accounts, plan budgets, and secure your financial data.

Highlights
  • Track income and expenses
  • Manage multiple accounts and categories
  • Plan budgets for categories
  • Shared budgeting with multiple users
  • Secure data storage with no login
  • Offline functionality
  • Currency conversion
Features
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Budget Flow lets you keep track of your income and expenses and manage them effortlessly. This modern and user-friendly expense tracking app is quick to set up, requires no registration and can even be used offline. Budget Flow is the app for anyone who wants to manage their finances efficiently while maintaining a high level of data security. Download Budget Flow today and achieve your financial goals! HIGHLIGHTS: Clear financial management: - Keep track of your accounts, balances and transactions - Configurable dashboard with numerous widgets - Multiple sorting, search and filtering options - Customizable time period for the entire app Create accounts and categories: - Create multiple accounts and categories - Personalizable with icons, emojis and colors - Organize categories into folders Easy transaction management: - One-time and recurring transactions - Integrated calculator for accurate entries - Automatic conversion to over 150 currencies - Add photos, locations and notes - Scan receipts including automatic evaluation - Reminders for planned transactions Budget planning: - Plan budgets for your categories - Choose different recurrence intervals Shared budgeting: - Supports multiple budget books and users - Share data via iCloud to collaborate with multiple people Data security: - Secure data storage - No login required - FaceID / TouchID / Passcode support Other features: - Apple Watch app incl. complications - Mac app incl. keyboard support & shortcuts - Home & lockscreen widgets - Siri shortcut support - Import and export data via CSV file - Numerous personalization options - Seamless iCloud synchronization - Responsive design incl. darkmode - Dynamic text size - ...and much more! IN-APP-PURCHASES: Budget Flow is free to download. Some features require an optional subscription or one-time purchase of the full version. LEGAL: Privacy policy: https://budget-flow.app/privacy-policy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Pixel Penny

Features
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PixelPenny - Visual Savings Motivation Transform your savings journey into beautiful pixel art adventures! Terms of Use: https://pixelpenny.app/terms/ Gamified Savings That Actually Works Watch your dreams come to life pixel by pixel as you save. Every dollar saved unlocks new stages of stunning pixel art illustrations, making saving money feel rewarding and fun. 6 Goal Categories to Choose From: • Dream Home: Watch your house build from foundation to completion • New Car: See your journey from research to driving your dream car • Vacation: Experience your trip planning from dream to reality • Wedding: Plan your perfect day with visual milestones • Education: Track your learning journey from books to success • Emergency Fund: Grow your security tree from seed to forest Key Features: • 7-Stage Visual Progression: Beautiful pixel art that evolves with your savings • Multi-Currency Support: Save in USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AUD, SGD, THB, VND, JPY, KRW • Smart Notifications: Gentle reminders to keep you on track • Progress Analytics: Detailed insights into your savings patterns • Goal Customization: Set targets, deadlines, and personal milestones • Premium Themes: Unlock exclusive pixel art styles and animations Premium Features ($7.99/month or $79.99/year): • Unlimited goals (vs 2 for free users) • Premium pixel art themes and exclusive designs • Advanced analytics and savings insights • Custom celebration animations and sound effects • Goal templates with pre-configured saving plans • Priority customer support Secure & Private: • Firebase Authentication (Google & Apple sign-in)

Screenshots

Budget Flow | Expense Tracker4 screens
Pixel Penny4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pixel Penny at 13.0 against Budget Flow | Expense Tracker's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Budget Flow | Expense Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Pixel Penny sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Budget Flow | Expense Tracker versus Pixel Penny: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBudget Flow | Expense TrackerPixel Penny
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (337 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings337 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB125 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabian HasseGia Boi Huynh

Bugs and requests

Budget Flow | Expense Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Transactions disappearing from accounts
  • Inconsistent data display in reports
  • Rounding issues with decimal amounts

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add monthly recurring reminders
  • Improve search functionality
  • Provide more detailed budgeting options
  • Integrate receipt scanning and OCR
  • Allow custom currency support

Pixel Penny

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Budget Flow | Expense Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Full Version (1 Month)$4.991 Month
  • Full Version (1 Year)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Full Version (Discounted)$49.99
  • Full Version (Lifetime)$69.99
4 purchases

Pixel Penny

Subscriptions4
  • Basic plan$2.991 Month
  • Premium plan$4.991 Month
  • Basic plan$29.991 Year
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  • Premium plan$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Budget Flow | Expense Tracker free?
Budget Flow | Expense Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pixel Penny free?
Pixel Penny is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Budget Flow | Expense Tracker or Pixel Penny have ads?
Neither Budget Flow | Expense Tracker nor Pixel Penny shows ads.

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