StackBudget vs Budgi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StackBudget
Take full control of your finances without linking bank accounts. This app offers a straightforward way to manage your money, providing a simpler alternative to complex budgeting tools.
- Manual money control
- Simpler budgeting alternative
- No bank account connection
- User-friendly interface
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StackBudget is a simpler alternative to all those new budgeting apps that connect to your bank account. Control your own money.
Budgi
Manage your money effortlessly with this intuitive finance app. Track expenses and income, categorize spending, and gain insights into your financial habits. Offers premium features like receipt scanning and Apple Wallet integration for enhanced control.
- Easy ledger management
- Customizable spending categories
- Detailed transaction tracking
- AI-powered receipt scanning
- Apple Wallet integration
- CSV data import/export
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Budgi makes budgeting simple, friendly, and private. Track every expense, see exactly where your money goes, and stay in sync across devices with iCloud and Sign in with Apple. KEY FEATURES • Simple Ledger — Add expenses and income in seconds, organized into custom categories with limits and emoji. • Trends — Charts for income vs. spending and category breakdowns, so you always know where you stand. • Grocery Price Tracker — Log prices as you shop and see which store actually has the better deal over time. • iCloud Sync — Your budget follows you across every device, secured with Sign in with Apple. BUDGI PLUS • Ask Budgi — An on-device AI coach, powered by Apple Intelligence, that answers questions about your spending. Fully private — nothing ever leaves your device. • Household Sharing — Share one budget with a partner or family member, synced in real time. (Joining a shared budget is always free.) • Unlimited Receipt Scanning — On-device OCR auto-fills merchant, total, and date. • Apple Wallet Import — Pull in transactions from your linked cards (iOS 18+). • CSV Import/Export — Bulk import your history or export your data anytime. • Extended Trends & Forecast — Longer history and a forward-looking budget forecast. Whether you're saving for something big, paying down debt, or just want a clearer picture of your money, Budgi makes it easy. Download free today. Terms of Use: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StackBudget at none against Budgi's 1. StackBudget also leads on iOS requirement (16.2 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Budgi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. StackBudget asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for StackBudget against 5.0 for Budgi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.
| Parameter | StackBudget | Budgi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sean Duran | Jordan Watt |
Customer experience
StackBudget
Budgi
In-app purchases
StackBudget
No in-app purchases
Budgi
- Budgi Premium (1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
