Bud vs Minimal Expense Tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Simple and easy-to-use interface
- Categorize expenses
- Visualize spending
- Dark mode support
- No sign-up required
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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.
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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Minimal Expense Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bud asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Bud | Minimal Expense Tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Florian Ludot | FUKUKAWA LAB |
In-app purchases
Bud
No in-app purchases
Minimal Expense Tracker
- Premium$9.99








