# Help Me Save vs Budget Bestie

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Help Me Save at none against Budget Bestie's 8. Help Me Save also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Budget Bestie's advantage is ratings volume (3.2K vs 1) and chart position (#49 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Budget Bestie sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Help Me Save asks for nothing beyond the download.

Help Me Save holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Budget Bestie has 3.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Help Me Save ships an update every 2 weeks, Budget Bestie fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Help Me Save | Budget Bestie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/help-me-save/id1661630115/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budget-bestie/id6460258044/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 30.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#49** |
| Size | 1 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Phil Trevor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661462358) | [Budget Bestie Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702068834) |

## What reviewers say

### Help Me Save

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/help-me-save/id1661630115)

This app helps children learn about saving money and achieving financial goals. Kids can set savings targets, track weekly contributions, and see how long it will take to reach their goals.

**Highlights:** Set savings goals, Track weekly contributions, Calculate time to reach goals, Interactive learning, Customizable target measurement (days, weeks, months)

**In-app purchases:** none


### Budget Bestie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budget-bestie/id6460258044)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps you manage your money using the cash stuffing method, digitally. It guides you through creating expense envelopes, allocating funds, and tracking spending to meet savings goals. Get reminders for bills and budget according to your pay schedule.

**Highlights:** Digital cash stuffing method, Customizable expense envelopes, Automated spending tracking, Bill payment reminders, Savings goal management, Budgeting by pay schedule

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Customizable budgeting
- 📊 Helps track spending
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🤝 Useful for couples/families
- 🧠 Helpful for those with ADHD

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based, not free
- 🔒 Lack of transparency about paid features
- 🕰️ Lengthy setup process before payment required
- 💸 Expensive subscription cost
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing on certain screens
- Inability to type zeros
- Transactions not updating in real-time
- Difficulty navigating/accessing certain features

**Requested features**

- Debt tracking section
- Ability to edit/delete past transactions
- Flexible pay schedule options
- Sharing/collaboration features
- Free basic version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Help Me Save free?

Help Me Save is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Budget Bestie free?

Budget Bestie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Help Me Save or Budget Bestie?

Help Me Save is rated higher. Help Me Save averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Budget Bestie averages 4.7 from 3.2K ratings.

### Do Help Me Save or Budget Bestie have ads?

Budget Bestie shows ads; Help Me Save does not.

### Which is updated more often, Help Me Save or Budget Bestie?

Help Me Save ships an update every 2 weeks, and Budget Bestie fortnightly. Most recently, Help Me Save was updated on November 3, 2026 and Budget Bestie on November 7, 2026.

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