# My Budget vs Money Tracker+ Expense Manager

The clearest difference is ads: Money Tracker+ Expense Manager at none against My Budget's shown. Money Tracker+ Expense Manager also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 67%) and ratings volume (182 vs 24). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Budget sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Money Tracker+ Expense Manager sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for My Budget against 4.5 for Money Tracker+ Expense Manager. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Money Tracker+ Expense Manager has 182 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of My Budget's written reviews are positive against 90% of Money Tracker+ Expense Manager's.

My Budget ships an update every 3 weeks, Money Tracker+ Expense Manager every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Budget | Money Tracker+ Expense Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-budget-expense-tracker/id579913972/reviews)** | [4.5 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/money-tracker-plus-expense-manager/id712791004/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **182** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **90.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sandro Stricker](https://appshunter.io/developer/296385262) | [Lumen Spark LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/306026137) |

## What reviewers say

### My Budget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-budget-expense-tracker/id579913972)

Track your daily income and expenses across cash, bank, and credit card accounts. Generate financial reports and export your data. Premium features include recurring transactions.

**Highlights:** Fast and simple transaction entry, Manage multiple cash, bank, and credit card accounts, Financial reports (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly), Data export to CSV or OFX, Backup and restore functionality, Recurring transactions (Premium)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $14.00 | one-time |


### Money Tracker+ Expense Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/money-tracker-plus-expense-manager/id712791004)

This versatile tracking app allows you to log notes, create lists, and monitor various aspects of your life, from expenses and calories to workouts and sleep. Consolidate multiple tracking needs into a single, powerful, and user-friendly application.

**Highlights:** Track anything and everything, Consolidate multiple tracking needs, Customizable tracking options, Automatic data backup, Data export to Excel/Google Docs, VoiceOver accessibility

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lumen Trails | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Multi-functional
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Password protection
- 💡 Versatile and customizable
- 🔍 Comprehensive tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 💰 Subscription model with ads
- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
- 🤔 Confusing interface or navigation

**Reported bugs**

- App becoming unusable after updates
- Unexpected subscription charges
- Data loss or sync issues

**Requested features**

- Integration with other apps and services
- More advanced analytics and reporting
- Customizable templates and icons
- Improved syncing and backup options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Budget free?

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

### Is Money Tracker+ Expense Manager free?

Money Tracker+ Expense Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Budget or Money Tracker+ Expense Manager?

My Budget is rated higher. My Budget averages 4.5 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Money Tracker+ Expense Manager averages 4.5 from 182 ratings.

### Do My Budget or Money Tracker+ Expense Manager have ads?

My Budget shows ads; Money Tracker+ Expense Manager does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Budget or Money Tracker+ Expense Manager?

My Budget ships an update every 3 weeks, and Money Tracker+ Expense Manager every 2 weeks. Most recently, My Budget was updated on November 6, 2026 and Money Tracker+ Expense Manager on November 1, 2026.

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