# Fudget vs Expense Note

The clearest difference is ads: Fudget at none against Expense Note's shown. Fudget also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 2) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). Expense Note's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fudget sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Expense Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Expense Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fudget has 1.8K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Fudget's written reviews are positive against 92% of Expense Note's.

Fudget ships an update every 3 weeks, Expense Note every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fudget | Expense Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fudget-monthly-budget-planner/id1664719450/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expense-note-spending-tracker/id6450291645/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#102** | — |
| Size | 32 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Danny Connell](https://appshunter.io/developer/449448787) | [Techin Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/906432484) |

## What reviewers say

### Fudget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fudget-monthly-budget-planner/id1664719450)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps users manage their money by tracking income and expenses to stay within budget. It offers features for various budgeting needs, from daily spending to large projects, with real-time updates and secure access.

**Highlights:** Track income and expenses, Create budgets for events and projects, Real-time budget monitoring, Mark entries as paid, Repeat starred entries, Secure with passcode and biometrics, View budget charts

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fudget Plus Sale (Monthly) | $2.49 | per month |
| Fudget Plus Promo (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Fudget Plus (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Fudget Plus Sale (Bi-Yearly) | $7.49 | per 6 months |
| Fudget Plus Sale (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Fudget Plus Promo (Bi-Yearly) | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Fudget Plus (Bi-Yearly) | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Fudget Plus Promo (Yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| Fudget Plus (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for running the household coffers
- 👍 Simple, easy to use
- 👍 Best budget app
- 👍 Wonderful app
- 👍 Fantastic communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Online connectivity only
- 🔒 Costumers financial safety?
- 🐛 SCAM!!
- 🐛 Unhappy
- 🐛 Not allowing me to get an subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Update fail
- The last version stopped working
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Request for changes to Starred items
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### Expense Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expense-note-spending-tracker/id6450291645)

Easily track your daily expenses by manually logging spending or scanning receipts. Get AI-powered insights into your spending habits and set reminders to build good financial habits. Customize categories and view your spending visually.

**Highlights:** Manual expense logging, Receipt scanning with OCR, AI spending insights, Customizable categories, Home screen widget, PIN and Face ID lock

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fudget free?

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

### Is Expense Note free?

Expense Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fudget or Expense Note?

Expense Note is rated higher. Fudget averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Expense Note averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Fudget or Expense Note have ads?

Expense Note shows ads; Fudget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fudget or Expense Note?

Fudget ships an update every 3 weeks, and Expense Note every 2 days. Most recently, Fudget was updated on November 3, 2026 and Expense Note on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*