# HomeBudget with Sync vs MoneyStats

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HomeBudget with Sync at none against MoneyStats's 10. HomeBudget with Sync also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 86) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). MoneyStats's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 77%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

HomeBudget with Sync costs $4.99 and MoneyStats $4.49 up front. MoneyStats sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HomeBudget with Sync asks for nothing beyond the download.

MoneyStats holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HomeBudget with Sync has 1.3K ratings behind it against 86, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of HomeBudget with Sync's written reviews are positive against 86% of MoneyStats's.

HomeBudget with Sync ships an update fortnightly, MoneyStats every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HomeBudget with Sync | MoneyStats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$4.49** |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebudget-with-sync/id306257910/reviews) | **[4.8 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moneystats-expense-tracker/id1333174950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 86 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **85.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anishu, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306257913) | [Tom Tennstedt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065357282) |

## What reviewers say

### HomeBudget with Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homebudget-with-sync/id306257910)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Paid · Finance (US App Store)

Track expenses, income, bills, and account balances with integrated budgeting and analysis tools. Features family sync for household collaboration and cross-platform availability.

**Highlights:** Expense and income tracking, Bill management with reminders, Account balance tracking, Budgeting and category analysis, Family sync for multiple devices, Receipt photo attachment, Multi-currency support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Helps manage finances
- 🔍 Detailed expense tracking
- 🔒 Secure data storage
- 🔄 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🕰️ Recurring transactions limited to 2 years
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/editing past transactions
- 🔧 Lack of updates and new features
- 💸 Paid app with limited free version

**Reported bugs**

- Balance calculation errors
- Recurring transactions not working as expected
- Crashes after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to move expenses between categories
- Automatic currency conversion
- Customizable dashboards and reports
- Integration with banking/financial accounts
- Dark mode support


### MoneyStats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moneystats-expense-tracker/id1333174950)

Take full control of your personal finances, budget, and income. Track expenses, manage bank accounts, and discover ways to save money. Analyze your finances with charts, graphs, and forecasts for better financial planning.

**Highlights:** Manage transactions and bank accounts, Create budgets and track income/expenses, Categorize transactions, Financial forecasts and reviews, Manage different currencies and exchange rates, Set savings goals, Import and export data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single bank connection | $2.99 | per month |
| Multi bank connection | $3.99 | per month |
| Single bank connection | $24.99 | per year |
| Multi bank connection | $44.99 | per year |
| MoneyStats Data-Sync | $2.99 | one-time |
| MoneyStats Categories | $2.99 | one-time |
| MoneyStats Reports | $2.99 | one-time |
| MoneyStats Exchange Rates | $2.99 | one-time |
| MoneyStats Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| MoneyStats Complete Package | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HomeBudget with Sync free?

HomeBudget with Sync costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MoneyStats free?

MoneyStats costs $4.49, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HomeBudget with Sync or MoneyStats?

MoneyStats is rated higher. HomeBudget with Sync averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while MoneyStats averages 4.8 from 86 ratings.

### Do HomeBudget with Sync or MoneyStats have ads?

Neither HomeBudget with Sync nor MoneyStats shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HomeBudget with Sync or MoneyStats?

HomeBudget with Sync ships an update fortnightly, and MoneyStats every 10 days. Most recently, HomeBudget with Sync was updated on November 1, 2026 and MoneyStats on November 3, 2026.

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