Comparison

Allocate vs Ezenvelopes

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

Head to head
About

Allocate

Features
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For many, manually entering transactions is the first step to familiarizing yourself with - and taking control of - your finances. This application allows your to easily monitor your transactions and budget status across iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS. Allocate is a budget and expense tracker that syncs across your devices. It's meant to help you track your spending for the current pay period (2 weeks, 1 month, however long you like), and then clear the slate when it comes time to plan for your next budgeting period. - Generate a budget and plan how much you intend to spend - Input transactions, which can be split between up to 10 budgets - Quickly search through your budgets or transactions in order to find the information you need - View charts to visualize your spending - Export your transaction history and budget status as spreadsheets to your device or to iCloud - When it comes time to reset for the next pay period, press a button to clean the slate your next budget

About

Ezenvelopes

This app helps you master your finances using the envelope budgeting method. Visually manage your budget with color-coded envelopes, track spending in real-time with AI-powered categorization, and gain insights into your financial habits. Automate budget resets and roll over unused funds for effortless financial control.

Highlights
  • Visual budget management with color-coded envelopes
  • Real-time spending tracking with AI categorization
  • Automated envelope resets and fund rollovers
  • Spending trend insights and refill suggestions
  • Data export and import for full control
  • Privacy-first design
Features
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Ezenvelopes brings the proven envelope budgeting method to your iPhone. Allocate money to custom categories, track spending in real-time, and never wonder where your money went. KEY FEATURES: Visual Budget Management • Create color-coded envelopes for every budget category • See your remaining balance at a glance • Swipe to edit any envelope instantly Smart Spending Tracking • Log transactions in seconds • Auto-categorize expenses with AI • View complete transaction history Powerful Insights • Spending Trends show where you overspend • Smart Refill Suggestions optimize your budget • Monthly reports track your progress Automation That Works • Auto-reset envelopes monthly • Roll over unused funds automatically • Temporary envelopes for one-time expenses Your Data, Your Control • Export and import your budget data • Complete transaction history • Privacy-first design Always Free. No Ads. Ever. Ezenvelopes is completely free with no advertisements. Focus on your finances, not annoying ads. Perfect for: • First-time budgeters • Cash envelope method enthusiasts • Anyone wanting financial clarity • Families managing household expenses Why Envelope Budgeting Works: The envelope method forces you to plan ahead and prevents overspending. When an envelope is empty, you stop spending in that category. Simple, effective, proven. Start your journey to financial freedom today. Download Ezenvelopes and take control of your money.

Screenshots

Allocate4 screens
Ezenvelopes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ezenvelopes at Free against Allocate's $1.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Ezenvelopes is free to download; Allocate costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Allocate versus Ezenvelopes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAllocateEzenvelopes
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrank HerringDima Lukianenko

In-app purchases

None

Allocate

No in-app purchases

None

Ezenvelopes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Allocate free?
Allocate costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ezenvelopes free?
Ezenvelopes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Allocate or Ezenvelopes have ads?
Neither Allocate nor Ezenvelopes shows ads.

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