Tikim vs Budget and Afraid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tikim
Manage your money effortlessly by tracking income, expenses, and setting budgets. Gain financial control with a straightforward and user-friendly interface designed for personal finance management.
- Track income
- Track expenses
- Set budgets
- Financial control
- Intuitive interface
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Tikim — Expense Tracker & Budget Take control of your money with Tikim, the beautifully simple way to track spending, manage budgets, and understand where your money really goes. Whether you're saving for a goal, paying down debt, or just want to stop wondering where your paycheck went, Tikim makes daily money tracking fast, clear, and even enjoyable. WHY YOU'LL LOVE TIKIM • Log in seconds — Add expenses and income with a quick, thoughtful entry screen. No clutter, no friction. • Smart budgets — Set an overall budget or per-category limits (daily, weekly, or monthly) and always know how much you have left. • Assets & liabilities — Track cash, bank accounts, e-wallets, and credit cards in one place, and see your real net worth. • Debt repayment — Pay down a credit card or loan straight from an asset with a single swipe. Balances update instantly. • Clear insights — Beautiful charts break down your spending by category and time so you can spot trends at a glance. • Categories your way — Personalize categories with emoji and colors that make sense to you. • Recurring transactions — Set up templates for bills and income that repeat automatically. • Home screen widgets — See your spending and budget without opening the app. • Multi-currency — Track in your local currency wherever you are. • Private & secure — Your data syncs seamlessly across your devices with iCloud and stays yours. Optional app lock keeps prying eyes out. BUILT FOR EVERYDAY LIFE Tikim is designed for real people with real budgets. It's fast enough for a quick coffee purchase and powerful enough to manage credit cards, loans, and savings goals — all in an interface that feels calm and effortless. Start tracking today and take the first step toward financial peace of mind. Download Tikim — your money, beautifully simple.
Budget and Afraid
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Look at you, why are you buying these?! Get a clear overview of your monthly and yearly spending at a glance, set realistic expense limits, and watch your progress that reveals your spending patterns. Key Features: Monthly & Yearly Overview: See your complete spending picture instantly Spending Limits: Set budgets and get alerts before you overspend Visual Heatmap: Track patterns and trends at a glance Smart Suggestions: Personalized tips for improving your financial habits Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tikim at every 6 days against Budget and Afraid's every 2 weeks. 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. Tikim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Budget and Afraid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Tikim ships an update every 6 days, Budget and Afraid every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tikim | Budget and Afraid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Binh Bui | Viet Hoang |
Bugs and requests
Tikim
Reported bugs
4 issues- Assets decrease for both income and expenses
- Income transactions are deducted from assets
- Purchased lifetime access is lost after app reset or update
- Re-purchase required after device reset
Requested features
3 requests- Fix asset calculation for income and expenses
- Improve UI
- Ensure lifetime purchases are persistent after updates
Budget and Afraid
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Tikim
- Tikim Pro$7.99
Budget and Afraid
- Mở khóa hết nè!7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Donate a coffee$0.99
- Donate Phở for two$2.99
- Món quà cho dev$4.99
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- Donate a feast!$19.99









