# Spending Tracker vs EveryDollar

Spending Tracker and EveryDollar both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 95% of Spending Tracker's written reviews are positive against 55% of EveryDollar's. Spending Tracker also leads on device support (5 vs 3). EveryDollar's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spending Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EveryDollar sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Spending Tracker against 4.7 for EveryDollar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20K and 84K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Spending Tracker's written reviews are positive against 55% of EveryDollar's.

Spending Tracker ships an update every 2 months, EveryDollar every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spending Tracker | EveryDollar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spending-tracker/id548615579/reviews)** | [4.7 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everydollar-budget-management/id942571931/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20K | **84K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.5% of reviews** | 55.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#12** |
| Size | 50 MB | 157 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MH Riley Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/409695800) | [The Lampo Group Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/380709890) |

## What reviewers say

### Spending Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spending-tracker/id548615579)

Easily track your expenses and income to gain control over your finances. Set budgets, view spending summaries, and generate reports with interactive charts. Take the first step towards saving money by understanding where your money goes.

**Highlights:** Simple and intuitive interface, Flexible time period tracking (Weekly, Monthly, Yearly), Budget mode with carry-over, Summary view of spending progress, Log expenses and income, Editable spending and income categories, Interactive charts and reports

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📊 Helpful reports and charts
- 💰 One-time fee for premium features
- 🔁 Recurring transactions
- 🗂️ Multiple accounts and categories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional syncing issues
- 🔢 Lack of fortnightly budget option
- 🗂️ Difficulty deleting unused categories
- 💰 Paid upgrade required for some features
- 📈 Limited budget tracking within categories

**Reported bugs**

- Transactions sometimes entered in wrong order
- Backup and restore functionality not always reliable

**Requested features**

- Add ability to split transactions into multiple categories
- Incorporate currency conversion and exchange rates
- Allow family/shared account access and updates
- Implement a 'Debt' category to track loan payments
- Add option to take photos of receipts and attach to transactions


### EveryDollar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everydollar-budget-management/id942571931)

**Currently charting:** #12 Top Grossing · Finance, #90 Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

This personal finance app helps you create budgets, track expenses, and manage your money to achieve savings goals and pay off debt. It offers tools for income and bill tracking, making financial planning simple and accessible for various needs.

**Highlights:** Create quick budgets easily, Track expenses and transactions, Plan spending and savings, Manage bills and upcoming expenses, Set savings goals, Debt reduction tracking, Automated bank connections

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EveryDollar Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Premium (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Premium (Monthly) | $17.99 | per month |
| Ramsey+ (Three Month) | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| EveryDollar Premium (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Ramsey+ (Annual) | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful budgeting tool
- 🚀 Helps with financial organization
- 💡 Customizable budgeting categories
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🚀 Simplifies budgeting process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with Canadian banks
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of support and tutorials
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Transactions disappearing or duplicating
- Incorrect budget calculations
- Frequent login requirements
- Slow app loading times
- Incompatibility with certain bank accounts

**Requested features**

- Ability to share budget with partner
- Automatic categorization of transactions
- Recurring expense calendar
- Sinking funds functionality improvements
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spending Tracker free?

Spending Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is EveryDollar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spending Tracker or EveryDollar?

Spending Tracker is rated higher. Spending Tracker averages 4.8 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while EveryDollar averages 4.7 from 84K ratings.

### Do Spending Tracker or EveryDollar have ads?

Spending Tracker shows ads; EveryDollar does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spending Tracker or EveryDollar?

Spending Tracker ships an update every 2 months, and EveryDollar every 2 days. Most recently, Spending Tracker was updated on November 4, 2026 and EveryDollar on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*