# Budget Bestie vs SpendPause

The clearest difference is ads: SpendPause at none against Budget Bestie's shown. SpendPause also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Budget Bestie's advantage is chart position (#68 vs unranked). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Budget Bestie sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SpendPause sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Budget Bestie | SpendPause |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budget-bestie/id6460258044/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 30.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 125 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Budget Bestie Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702068834) | [Niels-Benjamin Schnadt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877126381) |

## What reviewers say

### Budget Bestie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/budget-bestie/id6460258044)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps you manage your money using the cash stuffing method, digitally. It guides you through creating expense envelopes, allocating funds, and tracking spending to meet savings goals. Get reminders for bills and budget according to your pay schedule.

**Highlights:** Digital cash stuffing method, Customizable expense envelopes, Automated spending tracking, Bill payment reminders, Savings goal management, Budgeting by pay schedule

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Customizable budgeting
- 📊 Helps track spending
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🤝 Useful for couples/families
- 🧠 Helpful for those with ADHD

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based, not free
- 🔒 Lack of transparency about paid features
- 🕰️ Lengthy setup process before payment required
- 💸 Expensive subscription cost
- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing/crashing on certain screens
- Inability to type zeros
- Transactions not updating in real-time
- Difficulty navigating/accessing certain features

**Requested features**

- Debt tracking section
- Ability to edit/delete past transactions
- Flexible pay schedule options
- Sharing/collaboration features
- Free basic version


### SpendPause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spendpause-limit-spending/id6766967289)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpendPause Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| SpendPause Premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Budget Bestie free?

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

### Is SpendPause free?

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

### Do Budget Bestie or SpendPause have ads?

Budget Bestie shows ads; SpendPause does not.

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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.*