Propp vs Before You Buy!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Propp
Read full descriptionHide full description
Propp is a secure app that allows you to safely send and receive documents and personal information. You can send and receive encrypted messages, photos, videos and files to us throughout your finance application with the confidence that your data is protected. The Propp app also makes electronic identification quick, easy and secure by using facial recognition and the secure upload of legal identity documents. Using our app is particularly beneficial to our clients who submit multiple applications as you won’t need to undertake identity verification every time, taking some of the legwork out of your finance applications.
Before You Buy!
Read full descriptionHide full description
A quick reality check before you buy. When you’re about to spend money, you usually don’t need a full budgeting app. You need one clear answer. Before You Buy! gives you that answer instantly: • Safe • Risky • Not a great idea Enter the item price, and the app evaluates the purchase against your monthly income, expenses, savings, and work-time impact. You also get plain-language insights that make the decision feel real, not abstract. What you’ll see • % of your monthly free cash this purchase uses • Days/hours of work it represents • Estimated savings left after buying • Optional lifespan and cost-per-use breakdown Built for speed and simplicity • One-screen flow • No login required • No bank connection needed • No ads, no clutter • Fully offline, on-device only If you’ve ever asked, “Is this a smart buy right now?” this app is for you.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Propp at Free against Before You Buy!'s $2.99. Before You Buy!'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Propp is free to download; Before You Buy! costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Propp ships an update every 5 months, Before You Buy! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Propp | Before You Buy! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Propp Ltd | Rukshan Marapana |
In-app purchases
Propp
No in-app purchases
Before You Buy!
No in-app purchases









