Comparison

DrinkSync vs We Budget

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

Head to head
About

DrinkSync

Features
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DrinkSync: No More Arguing Over Rounds Make your night worry-free with the ultimate festival and bar companion. Easily log a round in just a few clicks, track balances in real-time, and locate your friends in seconds. Whether you’re at a crowded festival with no signal or hanging out at the pub: DrinkSync keeps you in control. Why DrinkSync? No more disputes about who’s buying the next round or who owes whom money. DrinkSync calculates balances live and fair. Key Features: - Log Rounds in a Few Clicks: Quick mode automatically suggests the next round. In just a couple of taps, pick who's in, log the round, and get right back to the party. - Rounds & Balance: See at a glance whose turn it is ("You’re next!") and check your current live balance. - Receipt Scan & Split: Snap a photo of the receipt. DrinkSync automatically detects items and splits per person or divides costs fairly across the group. - Web Companion for Guests (No app needed): Let friends grab rounds via a simple QR scan. The order list opens directly in their mobile browser (app.drinksync.nl) β€” order and submit without installing the app or creating an account! - Split Any Cost: Not just for drinks! Easily split costs for taxis, lockers, or food. - Find Friends: Lost your group in the crowd? Track them down in seconds with our integrated friend finder. - 100% Offline Mode: No signal at a festival? No problem. Log your rounds offline; the app synchronizes automatically as soon as you're back online. - Smart Notifications: Get a ping when someone is heading to the bar. Want something else? Update your drink choice instantly in the app. - Scan the Price List: Snap a photo of the menu and DrinkSync automatically fills in the prices for you. - Balances & Settlements: Done partying? Instantly see who owes what and share payment requests or links with ease. Download DrinkSync today. Focus on the party, we’ll handle the rest! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

We Budget

Features
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Money is easier when you're on the same page. We Budget is the couples budget app that splits every shared expense fairly, shows who owes whom in real time, and keeps your savings goals moving – together. Link with your partner using a private PIN, and every expense, budget change and goal update syncs to both phones instantly. No spreadsheets, no "who paid last time?", no awkward math. SPLIT EXPENSES YOUR WAY β€’ 50/50 – share everything equally β€’ By income – each partner pays in proportion to what they earn β€’ Custom % – set the split that feels fair to both of you β€’ Paid in full – log costs that belong to just one person Rent, groceries, dinners out, utilities: add an expense in seconds, choose who paid, and We Budget does the math. ALWAYS KNOW WHO OWES WHOM Your balance updates the moment either of you logs spending – "Sam owes you $42 to balance this month." Split bills without keeping score in your head. A SHARED BUDGET YOU BOTH TRUST β€’ Set one monthly household budget plus limits for each category: groceries, dining, transport, home, health, fun, travel – or create your own β€’ See each partner's spending limit, based on your split β€’ Spot categories that are over the limit before the month gets away from you SAVINGS GOALS FOR TWO Planning a trip, a wedding, a new home or an emergency fund? Create shared savings goals with a target amount and date, update your progress together and watch the bar fill up. CLEAR MONTHLY REPORTS Daily spending charts and category breakdowns show where your money really goes – a budget planner and expense tracker in one, no spreadsheet required. BUILT FOR TWO β€’ Real-time sync between both partners β€’ Notifications when your partner adds an expense, updates the budget or saves toward a goal β€’ Start solo and connect your partner whenever you're ready β€’ Sign in with Apple or Google β€’ App available in English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Arabic MADE FOR β€’ Couples moving in together and sharing rent and bills β€’ Newlyweds and engaged couples combining finances β€’ Partners with different incomes who want a fair split β€’ Any couple who wants a budget for two without the spreadsheet FREE & PREMIUM We Budget is free to download. The free plan includes 50/50 splits, up to 30 expenses a month, one shared savings goal and basic reports, with ads. We Budget Premium (monthly or yearly subscription) unlocks income-based, custom and paid-in-full splits, unlimited expenses, goals and history, advanced reports and an ad-free experience. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Fewer awkward money talks, more plans you make together. Download We Budget and start budgeting as a team. Terms of Use: https://we-budget-fa3a5.web.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://we-budget-fa3a5.web.app/privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

DrinkSync4 screens
We Budget4 screens

Verdict

The call

DrinkSync and We Budget are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. DrinkSync sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and We Budget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrinkSync ships an update every 2 weeks, We Budget fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DrinkSync versus We Budget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrinkSyncWe Budget
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better16.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size122 MB96 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJacob KoningAbdelaziz Rass

In-app purchases

6 purchases

DrinkSync

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Toegang7 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Premium Toegang7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Toegang7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time3
  • Advanced group$7.99
  • Advanced group$12.99
  • Advanced group$22.99
3 purchases

We Budget

Subscriptions3
  • Premium monthly3 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • We budget discount$24.991 Year
  • Premium yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is DrinkSync free?
DrinkSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is We Budget free?
We Budget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DrinkSync or We Budget have ads?
Neither DrinkSync nor We Budget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrinkSync or We Budget?
DrinkSync ships an update every 2 weeks, and We Budget fortnightly. Most recently, DrinkSync was updated on October 30, 2026 and We Budget on November 6, 2026.

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