Comparison

Big Numbers vs Barely Spent

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

Head to head
About

Big Numbers

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
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Big Numbers is the minimalist budget & expense tracker that shows your daily, weekly, and monthly spending in one tap. Connect any of 19,000+ banks, see every transaction instantly, and stay on budget with elegant home-screen widgets. FASTEST EXPENSE TRACKING • See daily, weekly, and monthly spending at a glance • No manual entry—automatic bank sync via Teller & Plaid • Track unlimited accounts (checking, credit cards, savings) • Real-time transaction updates with instant notifications • Smart spending calculations tailored to your account type BEAUTIFUL iOS 26 DESIGN • Liquid glass interface that feels native to iOS • Spending trend badges show percentage changes • Color-coded accounts for quick visual recognition • Clean, distraction-free interface—no ads or charts • Dark mode support with elegant gradients PRIVACY & SECURITY FIRST • Face ID / Touch ID protection for sensitive data • Bank tokens stored in Keychain (industry standard) • On-device data processing—your info stays private • Support for 19,000+ financial institutions • Secure OAuth connections (no stored passwords) HOME SCREEN WIDGETS • Lock screen widgets for instant spending checks • Multiple widget sizes and configurations • See your budget without opening the app • Auto-refreshing data throughout the day • Configurable periods (daily, weekly, monthly) SMART MONEY MANAGEMENT • Hide specific transactions from calculations • Custom account colors for organization • Flexible time periods (calendar vs. rolling weeks/months) • Invert transaction logic for different account types • Filter by account to see individual spending WORKS WITH YOUR BANKS Connects seamlessly with major banks including Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citi, Capital One, Discover, American Express, and 19,000+ more through secure Teller and Plaid integrations. WHY CHOOSE BIG NUMBERS? Unlike complex budgeting apps with overwhelming features, Big Numbers focuses on what matters: how much you're spending. No categories to manage, no budgets to set up, no learning curve. Just connect your bank and instantly see your spending in beautiful, easy-to-read numbers. PERFECT FOR: • Busy professionals who want quick financial insights • Anyone tired of complicated budgeting apps • People who prefer visual clarity over detailed reports • iPhone users who love beautiful, native design • Privacy-conscious individuals seeking secure banking apps Download Big Numbers today and experience the fastest, most beautiful way to track your money. Start your free trial now!

About

Barely Spent

Features
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Barely Spent is a daily spending tracker with one job: show you how much you spent today. Open the app. Type a number. Done. Under three seconds. No budgets. No categories. No bank linking. No judgment. Just one number and the awareness that comes with it. YOUR WEEK Seven days of spending, then it's gone. Barely Spent keeps a rolling week of daily totals so you can see the shape of your spending without drowning in data. Share your week with a tap. WIDGETS Small and medium widgets show today's total on your home screen. The large widget has a full interactive keypad. Add expenses without opening the app. Lock screen widgets keep your number visible at a glance. 10 THEMES Five tones shift the mood: Mint, Paper, Ink, Graphite, and Carbon. Unlock five Bokashi color palettes in one purchase: Sakura, Matcha, Sumi, Kumo, and Akatsuki. Japanese gradients for your numbers. BRAUN-INSPIRED Graphite and Carbon themes draw from Dieter Rams and the Braun ET 66 calculator. Round keypad buttons. Warm cream and charcoal. An orange checkmark that feels right. FREE TO USE The full spending tracker is free: keypad, daily total, weekly surface, undo, and three themes. Pro unlocks all ten themes and the large interactive keypad widget for a one-time purchase of $4.99. No subscription. Ever. PRIVACY Your data stays on your device. No accounts. No analytics. No servers. No ads. Nothing leaves your phone. Apps that do barely enough. Exactly right.

Screenshots

Big Numbers4 screens
Barely Spent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Barely Spent at weekly against Big Numbers's every 3 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Big Numbers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Barely Spent sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Big Numbers ships an update every 3 weeks, Barely Spent weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Big Numbers versus Barely Spent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBig NumbersBarely Spent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (36 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBig Numbers, Inc.Ashley Cornette

Bugs and requests

Big Numbers

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Login screen freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

Barely Spent

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Big Numbers

Subscriptions2
  • 3 Card Subscription | Weekly7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • 1 Card for 1 Year | Beta Promo$0.997 Days
1 purchases

Barely Spent

One-time1
  • Bokashi Spent Pro$3.99

Questions

Is Big Numbers free?
Big Numbers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barely Spent free?
Barely Spent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Big Numbers or Barely Spent have ads?
Neither Big Numbers nor Barely Spent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Big Numbers or Barely Spent?
Big Numbers ships an update every 3 weeks, and Barely Spent weekly. Most recently, Big Numbers was updated on October 22, 2026 and Barely Spent on October 9, 2026.

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