# Paycheck Buddy vs PayCal+

The clearest difference is price: PayCal+ at Free against Paycheck Buddy's $1.99. PayCal+ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Paycheck Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PayCal+ is free to download; Paycheck Buddy costs $1.99 up front. PayCal+ sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Paycheck Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

PayCal+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paycheck Buddy | PayCal+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paycheck-buddy/id1673179061/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paycal-plus/id6449260154/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 11 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Money Calendar App LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673179063) | [Jose Blanco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643690946) |

## What reviewers say

### Paycheck Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paycheck-buddy/id1673179061)

Estimate your net income by calculating your paycheck after taxes. Adjust your hours to see how your earnings change. Currently supports a limited number of states with more planned for future updates.

**Highlights:** Paycheck calculation, Income estimation, Tax deduction calculation, Hours adjustment, State-specific calculations

**In-app purchases:** none


### PayCal+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paycal-plus/id6449260154)

This app helps you estimate your weekly earnings by inputting hours and wage. It tracks expenses, savings, and provides visual graphs of your financial data. Choose between a one-time purchase or a subscription for full access.

**Highlights:** Paycheck calculation and estimation, Expense and extra tracking, Saved paycheck history, Financial graphs and charts, Multiple app themes (Pro), Customizable expense categories (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Basic Features Purchase | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Purchase | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paycheck Buddy free?

Paycheck Buddy costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PayCal+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paycheck Buddy or PayCal+?

PayCal+ is rated higher. Paycheck Buddy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while PayCal+ averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Paycheck Buddy or PayCal+ have ads?

Neither Paycheck Buddy nor PayCal+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paycheck Buddy or PayCal+?

Paycheck Buddy ships an update every 10 days, and PayCal+ every 10 days. Most recently, Paycheck Buddy was updated on September 15, 2026 and PayCal+ on August 29, 2026.

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