BudgetMaster vs Book
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
BudgetMaster
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BudgetMaster is the app that puts you in control of your finances β no spreadsheets, no complexity. Plan your income, track your expenses, and stay ahead of bills and installments. Everything in one place, always in sync. Key features Distributed income planning β schedule salaries, reimbursements, and other income across multiple months. Expense tracking β monitor your daily spending and compare it against your monthly budget. Bills & installment forecasting β log your fixed expenses and see exactly how they affect your balance. Custom categories β build a system that fits your life, with no rigid presets. Clear charts & summaries β a sharp, immediate view of your financial situation, always at a glance. SplitMaster β shared expenses, inside your budget Split costs with friends or groups without losing track of your personal finances. SplitMaster handles who owes what β and every expense that's yours flows automatically into your budget. No double entry, no app-switching. Your data, yours only Your privacy comes first: your data is secure and accessible only to you. Multi-device Use it on your phone or in any browser at www.budgetmaster.it β everything stays in sync. Master your spending.
Book
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Book: Dining Diary helps you keep a personal food and dining journal. Add entries with restaurant name, dishes, ratings, notes, and photos. Use Quick Add to log meals right after eating: add a photo, rate the meal, and add a short note. Organize visits with tags, cuisine type, mood, and price segment (Budget, Mid, Premium, Splurge). Build collections like Best Brunch, Dessert Hall of Fame, or Cheap Eats. Use Discover to get recommendations based on your tags and ratings: top dishes, favourite restaurants, trending tags, and curated guides such as Hidden Gems, Late Night Bites, and Date Night. View reports and taste insights: favourite cuisines, visits by month, rating trends, and palate insights. Unlock achievements, see wine pairing suggestions, and browse restaurant details with visit history.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BudgetMaster at every 5 days against Book's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BudgetMaster ships an update every 5 days, Book every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BudgetMaster | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 15.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sebastiano Reale | Cian Gill |
In-app purchases
BudgetMaster
No in-app purchases
Book
No in-app purchases





