# Big Numbers vs Save Instead

The clearest difference is rating: Save Instead at 5.0 against Big Numbers's 4.1. Save Instead also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Big Numbers's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Big Numbers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Save Instead asks for nothing beyond the download.

Save Instead holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Numbers has 36 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Big Numbers's written reviews are positive against 100% of Save Instead's.

Big Numbers ships an update every 3 weeks, Save Instead weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Big Numbers | Save Instead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-numbers-budget-tracker/id6744486423/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-instead/id6795626735/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Numbers, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806217941) | [Talk to You Later, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795626737) |

## What reviewers say

### Big Numbers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-numbers-budget-tracker/id6744486423)

This app offers a minimalist approach to tracking your finances. It automatically syncs with over 19,000 banks to display your daily, weekly, and monthly spending in a clear, visual format. Enjoy instant notifications and home-screen widgets for quick budget checks.

**Highlights:** Automatic bank sync, Instant spending overview, Home screen widgets, Real-time notifications, Minimalist interface, Face ID/Touch ID protection

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Card Subscription \| Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Card for 1 Year \| Beta Promo | $0.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean, minimalist UI
- 🚀 Lightning fast response time
- 👍 Extremely well thought out interface
- 👍 Simple, quick and easy to use
- 👍 Straightforward and effective

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues logging in with certain banks

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- Add support for Provident Credit Union and KeyPoint Credit Union
- Option to toggle between 1 week and 2 week views
- Display current account balance
- Support for Apple Card and multiple cards


### Save Instead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-instead/id6795626735)

This app helps you track money saved by skipping everyday expenses. Record your choices and see your progress toward goals or general savings. It offers a cool-down period before purchases and analyzes your saving patterns.

**Highlights:** Record skipped expenses, Set optional savings goals, 24-hour purchase cool-down, Track weekly and lifetime progress, Categorize saved amounts, Private, on-device storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Big Numbers free?

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

### Is Save Instead free?

Save Instead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Big Numbers or Save Instead?

Save Instead is rated higher. Big Numbers averages 4.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Save Instead averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Big Numbers or Save Instead have ads?

Neither Big Numbers nor Save Instead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Big Numbers or Save Instead?

Big Numbers ships an update every 3 weeks, and Save Instead weekly. Most recently, Big Numbers was updated on October 13, 2026 and Save Instead on October 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*