# Magic Budget vs Goaley

The clearest difference is rating: Magic Budget at 5.0 against Goaley's 4.7. Magic Budget also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Goaley's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Magic Budget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Goaley sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Magic Budget holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Magic Budget's written reviews are positive against 80% of Goaley's.

Magic Budget ships an update every 5 weeks, Goaley every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Magic Budget | Goaley |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-budget/id6447111418/reviews)** | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goaley-savings-goal-tracker/id6448198722/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brittany Rima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1602436739) | [Swapnanil Dhol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448345447) |

## What reviewers say

### Magic Budget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-budget/id6447111418)

Plan your theme park trips and manage your budget effectively. This app helps you estimate costs for various park items, track savings, and visualize your spending to ensure you know how much to save for your next magical adventure.

**Highlights:** Theme park budget planning, Estimated price gathering, Trip cost breakdown by category, Savings tracking, Countdown widgets, Unlimited trips and expenses (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Magic Budget Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Magic Budget Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| Magic Budget Pro | $39.99 | per year |


### Goaley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goaley-savings-goal-tracker/id6448198722)

This app helps you create and follow a savings plan without connecting to your bank. It allows you to set targets, track contributions, and visualize your progress towards multiple financial goals. You can easily record savings, adjust plans, and manage your money privately.

**Highlights:** Set savings targets and deadlines, Automated contribution scheduling, Track multiple goals and accounts, Progress visualization and charts, Privacy-focused, no bank connection, Home Screen widget and Siri integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Goaley Pro Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Goaley Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Goaley Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | per year |
| Mini Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Goaley Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Goaley Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Magic Budget free?

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

### Is Goaley free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Magic Budget or Goaley?

Magic Budget is rated higher. Magic Budget averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Goaley averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Magic Budget or Goaley have ads?

Neither Magic Budget nor Goaley shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Magic Budget or Goaley?

Magic Budget ships an update every 5 weeks, and Goaley every 11 days. Most recently, Magic Budget was updated on November 3, 2026 and Goaley on November 7, 2026.

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