Squirrel vs Helix Budget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Squirrel
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Squirrel is a simple and private expense tracker. It works just as you would expect without overcomplicating your experience. It does not track you in any way and does not send your data anywhere. Key features: - Quick and easy UI Native design - you already know how it works. No unnecessary features to slow you down. - Free Squirrel is free from ads and subscriptions. It does not require an account nor collects any data. - Exchange rates Squirrel has exchange rates for over 150 currencies updated every hour. Perfect for travel! You can find the link to the source code on our website or inside the app in the «About» menu.
Helix Budget
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Helix is the budget tracker that respects your privacy. Your spending data stays on your phone — no accounts, no tracking, no ads, no data sold. Ever. FAST EXPENSE TRACKING Log any expense in under 3 seconds. Tap the amount, pick a category, done. Helix is designed to stay fast and simple even when you are offline. SMART ON-DEVICE FEATURES Smart categorization helps identify common spending patterns, and your transactions stay on-device. Helix does not require sign-in or a cloud account to work. SMART INSIGHTS See where your money actually goes. Helix spots unusual spending, tracks daily averages, compares weekday vs. weekend habits, and surfaces saving opportunities you'd miss on your own. BUDGET PREDICTIONS Know before you're broke. Helix calculates your daily burn rate and helps you understand whether your current pace fits your budget. LIVE EXCHANGE RATES Earn in one currency, spend in another. 30+ currencies with live rates from the European Central Bank. Built for people who send money home. WORKS OFFLINE No internet? No problem. Log expenses on a plane, at a remote site, or anywhere with no signal. HELIX PRO Upgrade for AI Auto-Categorize, Smart Insights, Budget Predictions, Multi-Currency tools, and the full premium budgeting experience. BUILT FOR OFWs AND GLOBAL WORKERS Whether you're sending money from Riyadh to Manila or tracking expenses in Tokyo, Helix handles multiple currencies, 7 languages, and the reality of earning in one place and supporting family in another. Privacy is not a feature. It's the entire point. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Squirrel at none against Helix Budget's 3. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Helix Budget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Squirrel asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Squirrel | Helix Budget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mikhail Mikhailov | Daniel Mabalot |
In-app purchases
Squirrel
No in-app purchases
Helix Budget
- Helix Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Helix Pro Yearly$14.991 Year
- Helix Pro Lifetime$39.99









