Budpress vs SimpleSpend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Budpress
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Budpress: Take Control of Your Finances (App Store Description) Master your money with ease! Budpress is your personal budgeting app that empowers you to manage your finances effectively. Key Features: Effortless Budgeting: Set up your budget using the proven 50/30/20 rule and create multiple wallets to categorize your income and expenses. Track Everything: Record your income, expenses, and transfers between wallets with ease. Stay informed about your financial flow. Debt Management: Manage your debts and loans effectively. Add payments, track remaining balances, and visualize how much you owe and how many installments are left. Complete Control: Budpress prioritizes your privacy and security. It does not connect to your bank accounts, crypto wallets, stocks, or any other external financial platforms. Your financial data stays secure on your device. Budpress is perfect for anyone who wants to: Gain control over their finances. Develop healthy spending habits. Achieve financial goals. Manage debts and loans efficiently. Download Budpress today and take the first step towards financial freedom!
SimpleSpend
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Take control of your money—without the overwhelm. SimpleSpend is the budget app designed for real life. Whether you’re a student, parent, or busy professional, our zero-dollar framework + 50/30/20 system makes managing money effortless. Why users love SimpleSpend: Zero Drama Budgeting: Track income, needs, wants, and savings with our intuitive 50/30/20 tool. One-Time Purchase: Pay $0.99—no ads, no subscriptions, no hidden fees. Built for Simplicity: No spreadsheets, no fluff. Just clear goals and automatic categorization. Visual Clarity: Watch your progress with easy-to-read charts and exportable reports. Ready to simplify your finances? Download SimpleSpend today and turn your money goals into reality—for less than a coffee.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SimpleSpend at every 3 months against Budpress's every 9 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Budpress ships an update every 9 months, SimpleSpend every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Budpress | SimpleSpend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Cordova | Salim Alkaabi |
In-app purchases
Budpress
No in-app purchases
SimpleSpend
No in-app purchases








