Comparison

ExpensePad vs Bdgt

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

Head to head
About

ExpensePad

Features
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Keep track of all your expenses and have peace of mind. EXPENSE MANAGEMENT: • Track your daily expenses effortlessly with multi-currency support. • Use iCloud to have your expenses synced across all your devices. • Filter by category or search your transactions by description, place, or online store name. AUTOFILL: • Connect it with a Wallet Tap automation in the Shortcuts app to automatically register expenses in the app. • Log expenses easily by pasting a description from your clipboard. • Detect common expense names and add icons automatically. SHEETS: • Tag your transactions to a custom sheet • Assign a color to your sheets to get a visual indicator for your transactions. • Use the top menu to filter the transactions of a sheet. STATS: • Quickly view your monthly spending patterns without opening the app. • View your expenses by category at a glance with charts. • See your total spent per category. CLEAN USER INTERFACE: • Enjoy a modern, clean, and easy-to-use interface. • View the locations of your purchases on a map. • Support for Dark Mode.

About

Bdgt

Features
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Bdgt strips away the complexity that makes other apps overwhelming. No charts to analyze, no currencies to configure, no accounts to create. Just simple transaction tracking that helps you stay aware of your monthly spending. Designed for doing, not analyzing: - Add transactions in seconds with smart suggestions - Effortless swipe gestures for daily operations - Clean interface focused on your current month - Multiple income sources for freelancers and contractors - Export your data anytime - CSV or PDF formats - Instant balance updates as you track expenses Built for simplicity: - Minimum setup required - start budgeting immediately - Work with any currency using plain numbers - Distraction-free design without overwhelming charts - Intuitive category management up to 15 per month - Local data storage - your privacy, your control Two versions to fit your needs: Free Version - Perfect for basic budgeting: - 3 months per year - 3 categories per month - 10 transactions per category - 8 income sources per month - 3 recurring transactions Pro Version - For expanded tracking: - Unlimited months per year - 15 categories per month - 100 transactions per category - 8 income sources per month - 10 recurring transaction Bdgt is for people who want to track spending without the complexity. No overwhelming features, no distractions. Just simple budgeting that works.

Screenshots

ExpensePad4 screens
Bdgt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bdgt at Free against ExpensePad's $3.99. ExpensePad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Bdgt is free to download; ExpensePad costs $3.99 up front. Bdgt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ExpensePad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExpensePad ships an update every 8 days, Bdgt every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
ExpensePad versus Bdgt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpensePadBdgt
Price$3.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOscar De MoyaSERGEI MOISTUS

In-app purchases

None

ExpensePad

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Bdgt

One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.69

Questions

Is ExpensePad free?
ExpensePad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bdgt free?
Bdgt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ExpensePad or Bdgt have ads?
Neither ExpensePad nor Bdgt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ExpensePad or Bdgt?
ExpensePad ships an update every 8 days, and Bdgt every 3 weeks. Most recently, ExpensePad was updated on October 27, 2026 and Bdgt on October 28, 2026.

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