Comparison

Bud vs Minimal Expense Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Bud

Easily track your daily spending and understand where your money goes. Group expenses by category and visualize your spending habits to better manage your budget and savings goals.

Highlights
  • Simple and easy-to-use interface
  • Categorize expenses
  • Visualize spending
  • Dark mode support
  • No sign-up required
Features
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Bud - Simple and Minimalist Expense Tracker Track your expenses and stay on top of your finances with Bud, the simple and minimalist expense tracker. With Bud, you can easily group your expenses into categories and see exactly where your money is going. Whether you want to stick to a budget, save for a big purchase, or just be more mindful of your spending, Bud is here to help. Features: - Simple and easy to use interface - Group your expenses into categories to see where your money is going - Visualize your spending instantly - Supports dark mode for a sleek and comfortable experience - No sign-up required, just start tracking your expenses right away Start taking control of your finances today with Bud. Download now and see where your money is going.

About

Minimal Expense Tracker

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Thank you for using Minimal Expense Tracker! Here’s a quick overview of the features: ◆ Pie Chart Easily check the spending ratio by category. ◆ Line Chart Track your monthly spending trends. You can view data for the past year or by calendar year (e.g., 2025). Tap on the chart to see detailed information. ◆ Custom Categories Create as many categories as you like. Some common categories are set by default, but you can freely edit them to suit your needs. To add, edit, or delete categories, open the expense form and tap the settings (gear icon) in the top right corner → “Category Settings.” You can also manage categories directly from the category selection screen in the expense form: Tap the “+” button (top right) to open the add form. Long-press a category to open the edit/delete form. ◆ Scheduled Expenses Settings You can automatically register recurring expenses (such as rent, internet, or subscriptions) as scheduled expenses. ◆ Closing Date Settings Adjust your monthly closing date to match your payday. For example, if you set the 25th as the closing date, “September 2025” will cover expenses from Aug 26 to Sep 25, 2025. ◆ Themes Choose from 12 different theme combinations: Light/Dark appearance 6 theme colors: Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Purple and Pink. Dark mode is recommended for the best chart display. ◆ Currency Settings Currently supports 6 currencies: JPY (¥), USD ($), EUR (€), GBP (£), TWD ($) and KRW (₩). ◆Privacy All your data is stored locally on your device, ensuring your privacy and security. Thank you.

Screenshots

Bud3 screens
Minimal Expense Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bud at none against Minimal Expense Tracker's 1. Bud also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Minimal Expense Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bud asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bud versus Minimal Expense Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBudMinimal Expense Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlorian LudotFUKUKAWA LAB

In-app purchases

None

Bud

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Minimal Expense Tracker

One-time1
  • Premium$9.99

Questions

Is Bud free?
Bud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Minimal Expense Tracker free?
Minimal Expense Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bud or Minimal Expense Tracker have ads?
Minimal Expense Tracker shows ads; Bud does not.

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