# Couple vs Expense_Manager

The clearest difference is update cadence: Expense_Manager at every 10 days against Couple's every 2 months. Expense_Manager also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Couple sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Expense_Manager sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Couple ships an update every 2 months, Expense_Manager every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Couple | Expense_Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Size | 57 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Moritz Pfeiffer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573509053) | [Sheraz Ahmad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785161935) |

## What reviewers say

### Couple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couple-budget/id6736366437)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |


### Expense_Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expense-manager/id6756219210)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lifetime | $55.00 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime Access | $55.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Couple free?

Couple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Expense_Manager free?

Expense_Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Couple or Expense_Manager have ads?

Neither Couple nor Expense_Manager shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Couple or Expense_Manager?

Couple ships an update every 2 months, and Expense_Manager every 10 days. Most recently, Couple was updated on October 24, 2026 and Expense_Manager on October 16, 2026.

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