BlueParrott vs Budget First
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlueParrott
Enhance your BlueParrott headset experience with this app. Customize buttons, integrate with push-to-talk apps, manage settings, and locate your device if lost. Ideal for professional drivers and frontline workers in noisy environments.
- Find My BlueParrott location tracking
- Customizable BlueParrott Button™
- Third-party push-to-talk app integration
- Headset status monitoring
- Wireless firmware updates
- In-app support and guides
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The perfect companion for professional drivers and frontline workers who rely on their BlueParrott headset in loud, demanding environments. Customize your headset, stay up to date, connect to third‑party apps and quickly find your headset again if it goes missing. Key features - Find My BlueParrott – See the headset’s last known location on a map, open it in Maps and play a loud sound to help you find it. - Custom controls – Assign the BlueParrott Button™ to actions like mute, answer/end call, battery status and more (on compatible headsets). - Third‑party integrations – Connect your headset to leading push‑to‑talk and dispatch apps such as AT&T Enhanced PTT, Cobra Radio PTT, ESChat, Verizon Push to Talk Plus, Motorola Wave, T‑Mobile and Zello. - Easy control & updates – Check battery, volume and connection status at a glance and update headset firmware wirelessly. - Help when you need it – Follow pairing guides, access user manuals and reach BlueParrott support from within the app. Compatible BlueParrott headsets * BlueParrott B250‑XTS SE * BlueParrott B650‑XT * BlueParrott S650‑XT * BlueParrott M300‑XT SE * BlueParrott M300‑XT * BlueParrott B550‑XT * BlueParrott B450‑XT (BPB‑45020) * BlueParrott B450‑XT Classic * BlueParrott B350‑XT (BPB‑35020) * BlueParrott B350‑XT SE * BlueParrott S450‑XT * BlueParrott C400‑XT * BlueParrott C300‑XT * BlueParrott M500‑XT * BlueParrott Pro B350 * BlueParrott Pro B450 Note: Feature availability depends on your specific BlueParrott headset model and firmware. Not all headsets support a customizable BlueParrott Button™ or third‑party app integrations. Third‑party apps and services may require separate licenses, subscriptions and/or compatible devices.
Budget First
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Budget First is a simple, intuitive application designed for quickly recording income and expenses, easy reconciliation, and smart budget management. I firmly believe that every penny should be spent with a plan. Record Income and Expenses: With an intuitive interface, quickly log each income and expense. Whether it's daily expenses, shopping, or other expenditures, it can be easily managed. Budget Management: Set personalized budgets to track your spending and savings. Find out if you're overspending. Income and Expense Reconciliation: Periodically, you can reconcile your income and expenses to ensure nothing is missed. Budget First will continue to update, and any suggestions are welcome at 1062752425@qq.com. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DT3RwZ0VoTXVib1Rq [Subscription Instructions] Payment: Charges are made through the user's iTunes account, with payment made upon purchase confirmation. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be charged 24 hours before the expiration, and the subscription period will extend for another subscription cycle upon successful payment. Canceling Renewal: To cancel the renewal, please operate at least 24 hours before the current billing period ends. To do so, go from the Home page to [Settings] > tap [Your Profile] > tap [Media & Purchases] > tap [View Account] > tap [Subscriptions], and choose to cancel the Budget Pro subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BlueParrott at none against Budget First's 2. BlueParrott also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). 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. Budget First sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BlueParrott asks for nothing beyond the download.
BlueParrott ships an update every 6 weeks, Budget First every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlueParrott | Budget First |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (7.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GN Audio AS | 剑华 王 |
Bugs and requests
BlueParrott
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes during firmware updates
- App unable to detect paired headsets
- Headset randomly turning off
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to customize button functions
- Wireless firmware updates
- Improved app integration
Budget First
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BlueParrott
No in-app purchases
Budget First
- Subscribe Monthly$1.991 Month
- Subscribe Annually$19.991 Year









