Comparison

Allotly vs Budget Expense Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Allotly

This app offers a visual way to manage household budgets by tracking spending against set categories. It provides instant insights into remaining funds and features quick expense logging with customizable options. Recurring expenses can be auto-logged for convenience.

Highlights
  • Visual budget vs. spending graphs
  • Quick expense logging
  • Customizable spending categories
  • Auto-log recurring expenses
  • Calendar view for daily spending
  • iCloud backup support
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◇ A simple, visual envelope budget app that shows your budget and spending at a glance! ◇ No income tracking needed! Check how much you have left to spend this month — instantly. Features - Set budgets for each spending category - Log expenses quickly and easily - Visual graphs to see your budget vs. spending at a glance - Auto-log recurring expenses with fixed cost registration - iCloud backup support - Calendar view to track daily spending - Customizable categories About Allotly Stay on top of your money by checking your monthly budget and spending by category — simply and instantly. No account registration required. Start budgeting right away. Premium Content Unlock ad-free experience and additional features with a one-time purchase — no subscription needed. To restore a previous purchase after reinstalling or switching devices, tap "Restore Purchase" in the app. Make sure you're signed in with the same Apple ID used at the time of purchase.

About

Budget Expense Tracker

This app helps you manage your budget and spending to prevent overspending. It allows you to set budgets for daily, weekly, or monthly expenses and by category or app. If you exceed your budget, it can restrict access to spending-related apps through screen time integration.

Highlights
  • Daily/weekly/monthly budget management
  • Category and app-specific budgets
  • Spending recording
  • App restriction upon budget overage
  • Screenshot-based expense entry
  • Widget for remaining budget
  • Quick expense logging via shortcuts
Features
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LockPay is a budget app designed to help you stop overspending before it happens. Set a budget, record your expenses, and see how much money you have left at a glance. When spending goes over your limit, LockPay can help you pause by locking selected spending apps. Use LockPay to: • Track daily, weekly, and monthly budgets • Record expenses quickly • See remaining budget clearly • Lock spending apps when your budget runs out • Review spending by category and app • Add widgets to keep your budget visible • Use shortcuts to make expense tracking easier LockPay is built for people who want more than a normal expense tracker. It helps you notice spending patterns, slow down impulse purchases, and protect your money with simple rules. Whether you are trying to save more, reduce unnecessary spending, or stay aware of your budget every day, LockPay gives you a practical way to turn your budget into action. Premium access is required to use LockPay. A free trial may be available depending on your selected plan. Subscription details, renewal terms, and pricing are shown clearly before purchase.

Screenshots

Allotly4 screens
Budget Expense Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Allotly at 96% against Budget Expense Tracker's 27%. Budget Expense Tracker's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Allotly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Budget Expense Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Allotly ships an update every 3 weeks, Budget Expense Tracker every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Allotly versus Budget Expense Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAllotlyBudget Expense Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.0% of reviews — better27.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTyabaAppRyosuke Hayashi

Customer experience

Allotly

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive96.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative0.0%

Budget Expense Tracker

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Allotly

One-time1
  • 機能制限の解除$5.99
4 purchases

Budget Expense Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • LockPay Monthly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • LockPay Annually Plan Premium Offer$19.991 Year
  • LockPay Annually Plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • LockPay Onetime Plan$99.99

Questions

Is Allotly free?
Allotly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Budget Expense Tracker free?
Budget Expense Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Allotly or Budget Expense Tracker have ads?
Allotly shows ads; Budget Expense Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Allotly or Budget Expense Tracker?
Allotly ships an update every 3 weeks, and Budget Expense Tracker every 11 days. Most recently, Allotly was updated on November 7, 2026 and Budget Expense Tracker on November 10, 2026.

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