Comparison

Amortization Calculator vs Bud

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Amortization Calculator

Features
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The Amortization Calculator app is a must-have for people with a mortgage, auto loan, student loan, or any other loan that requires monthly payments. The Amortization Calculator starts by calculating your monthly payment based on the loan amount, interest rate, and length of your loan. Then it creates an amortization schedule that breaks down how much of each monthly payment goes towards interest, how much goes towards paying down the loan, and the current loan balance. The amortization schedule will show you that as times goes by, less of your monthly payments will go towards paying interest and more of your monthly payments will go towards paying down the loan. You can substantially reduce the number of monthly payments and total interest cost of your loan by either paying a fixed extra amount every month, or paying a large one-time lump sum. This app also includes an Extra Monthly Loan Payment Calculator and a Lump Sum Loan Calculator so you can calculate your potential savings. The app was inspired by the popular Grinebiter.com Amortization Calculator web application. We took what we learned from our web visitors to make this very useful iOS Apple app. The app is fast, intuitive, and easy to use. It is a standalone app, which means that it will work perfectly fine in places with little or no Internet access. Additionally, the Amortization Calculator app does not have any subscription fees, in-app purchases, tracking, or ads. In other words, you can enjoy full and complete access to the app with no surprises or extra costs. We hope that the Amortization Calculator app will become one of your favorite apps to help with your financial health.

About

Bud

Easily track your spending and manage your budget with intuitive categories and quick logging. See your financial trends and stay on track with monthly limits, with options for solo or shared accounts. All currencies are supported.

Highlights
  • Quick expense logging
  • Customizable spending categories
  • Monthly budget limits
  • Spending trend analysis
  • Solo or shared budgeting
  • Multi-currency support
Features
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Bud makes budgeting actually work. Most money apps feel like spreadsheets in disguise. Bud doesn't. Log what you spend in two taps, see it broken down by the categories that matter, and know at a glance whether you're on track for the month. WHY BUD Built for real habits Categories grounded in how people actually live - food, transport, bills, entertainment - not a generic bucket that tells you nothing. Log it in seconds A clean number pad, a category grid, one tap to save. No forms, no friction. Budgets that mean something Set a monthly limit per category. Bud shows you exactly where you stand and flags it clearly the moment you go over - before it becomes a problem, not after. Insights that make sense Watch your trends over time, category by category, with month-over-month comparisons that actually help you decide what to change. Solo or shared Keep it private, or share with a partner, roommate, or family member. Bud adapts to however you manage money — no couples-only lock-in, no forced sharing. Multi-currency All currencies supported (USD,€,£,SGD,AUD,MYR,and others). Set it once and forget it. WHO IT'S FOR Anyone who wants a clear picture of their money without the homework. Whether you're keeping a solo budget, splitting household bills, or just trying to figure out where the month went - Bud fits. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No ads. No selling your data. No noise. Your money stays yours, and the app stays out of your way. Download Bud and start your first budget today.

Screenshots

Amortization Calculator4 screens
Bud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bud at Free against Amortization Calculator's $0.99. Amortization Calculator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). On in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Bud is free to download; Amortization Calculator costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Amortization Calculator versus Bud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmortization CalculatorBud
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB317 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperH ValeurKiran Dev Pararasasingam

In-app purchases

None

Amortization Calculator

No in-app purchases

None

Bud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Amortization Calculator free?
Amortization Calculator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bud free?
Bud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Amortization Calculator or Bud have ads?
Bud shows ads; Amortization Calculator does not.

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