Comparison

Expense Tracker vs BudgetCat

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

Head to head
About

Expense Tracker

This app helps you understand where your money goes by tracking expenses and income. It offers features like multi-currency support, subscription tracking, and category budgets, all while prioritizing user privacy with data stored locally.

Highlights
  • Multi-currency support
  • Subscription tracking
  • Category budgets
  • 100% privacy
  • Lightning-fast entry
  • CSV export
  • Face ID / Touch ID protection
Features
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Where does your money actually go? Why is your account empty at the end of the month? Spendo gives you answers in seconds. A simple, private, and honest way to control your finances—no complexity, no bank connections, no third-party services. Why Spendo over other apps? - Multi-currency support — Track accounts in dollars, euros, rubles, tenge. Perfect for travelers and expats. - Subscription tracking — See all your recurring expenses (Netflix, Spotify, etc.) in one place. - Category budgets — Set limits for groceries, transport, entertainment. Watch your progress in real-time. - 100% privacy — Your data stays on your device. No servers, no tracking, no compromises. - Lightning-fast entry — Add an expense in 3 seconds. No forms, no extra steps. What's inside: - Unlimited expense and income categories - Recurring transactions (subscriptions, salary, rent) - Multi-currency accounts (USD, EUR, RUB, KZT, and more) - Category budgets and overall budget tracking - Analytics and charts by period - CSV export - Face ID / Touch ID protection - Dark mode - Works offline — no internet required With Spendo, you will: - Finally understand where every dollar goes - Stop wasting money on things you don't need - Save for what truly matters - Gain financial peace of mind - No complexity. No stress. No questions. Download Spendo and take control of your money today. Basic features are free. Premium unlocks everything.

About

BudgetCat

Features
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BudgetCat is a simple personal finance app designed to help you track expenses, manage budgets, and plan investments without the clutter of traditional finance apps. Whether you want to log daily spending, monitor your monthly balance, or keep an eye on your overall financial picture, BudgetCat gives you a clean and easy-to-use experience. With BudgetCat, you can: Track income and expenses Add transactions with category, note, and photo Review your records in daily, monthly, and calendar views Delete or manage transactions easily Manage your monthly budget Set a monthly spending target See how much you’ve spent and how much is left Get warned when you go over budget Plan your investments Create monthly plans for gold, silver, crypto, and stocks Mark completed items and track what’s still pending Keep past months locked for a cleaner financial history See your full financial picture Track your total cash and investments View your net worth in one place Unlock Premium insights Income and expense charts Category-based spending breakdowns Weekly comparisons Investment summaries All-in-one financial overview Export to PDF or Excel Premium themes Personalize your experience 4 languages: Turkish, English, Spanish, and German 10 currency options Adjustable font style and size Multiple theme options Use it your way Sign in with Google or Apple for cloud backup Or continue in guest mode and keep your data only on your device BudgetCat is built for people who want a simpler way to stay on top of their money. Privacy: https://www.notion.so/BudgetCat-Privacy-Policy-f57141395eff400a85eab18796bf48c4 Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/BudgetCat-Terms-of-Use-88ad726a240747e28129b574ff712012

Screenshots

Expense Tracker4 screens
BudgetCat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: BudgetCat at 3 against Expense Tracker's 1. BudgetCat also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Expense Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BudgetCat sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Expense Tracker versus BudgetCat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpense TrackerBudgetCat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkarys TurganbekulyAYGN SARIASLAN

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Expense Tracker

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly plan$2.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$8.991 Year
  • Yearly plan$8.991 Year
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  • Yearly plan7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Plan$14.99
  • Lifetime Plan$29.99
1 purchases

BudgetCat

Subscriptions1
  • BudgetCat Premium$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Expense Tracker free?
Expense Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BudgetCat free?
BudgetCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Expense Tracker or BudgetCat have ads?
Neither Expense Tracker nor BudgetCat shows ads.

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