BoodleIt vs SaveJar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BoodleIt
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Boodle is a savings app designed to help individuals—especially younger users who value spontaneity—build positive financial habits without sacrificing their lifestyle. Rather than taking a rigid, restrictive approach to saving, Boodle empowers users to live in the moment while still achieving meaningful financial progress through a personalized, adaptive, and psychologically rewarding experience. At the heart of Boodle’s platform is a behavior-first design philosophy, which replaces the traditional “carrot and stick” model with real-time positive reinforcement. When users consciously avoid unnecessary discretionary spending—like skipping a takeaway coffee or choosing to cook at home—the app encourages them to instantly “bank the difference.” Boodle delivers a small celebratory win through haptic feedback, uplifting sound effects, and progress tracking, replicating the dopamine hit typically associated with spending. Over time, this creates a habit loop that gradually retrains the user to associate gratification with saving rather than spending. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SaveJar
Visually track your financial goals with a charming 3D jar that fills with coins as you save. Set individual goals, build saving streaks, and enjoy personalized themes. Offers challenges and milestone celebrations to keep you motivated.
- Visual 3D savings jar
- Unlimited free deposits
- Multiple goal jars
- Saving streaks and reminders
- Savings challenges
- Customizable themes and jars
- Milestone celebrations
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SaveJar turns saving money into something you actually look forward to. Watch your savings grow in a beautiful 3D jar that fills with gold coins as you save. Log unlimited deposits, completely free. No caps, no counting. Set a goal, drop in your savings, and watch your jar fill up in real time. Whether you are saving for a holiday, a new car, a wedding, or just a rainy day, SaveJar gives every goal its own jar and makes every deposit feel like a win. WHY YOU WILL LOVE IT Watch it grow Every time you add money, your 3D jar fills a little more with gold coins. Seeing your progress is what keeps you coming back. A jar for every goal Create a separate jar for each thing you are saving for, each with its own target, deadline, and photo that reveals as you save. Celebrate the milestones Hit 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% and SaveJar celebrates with you. Little wins add up to big ones. Build a streak Save regularly and build a streak. Gentle reminders help you stay on track without nagging. Savings challenges Try structured challenges like the 52 week and 100 envelope that take the thinking out of saving and keep things interesting. Make it yours Pick from beautiful themes, fonts, and premium 3D jar styles so the app feels like yours. Show off your wins Share a milestone card with a tap and celebrate how far you have come. Your data stays yours No account required. Your goals and deposits live on your device. No ads, no tracking, no selling your data. SAVEJAR PRO Unlock unlimited jars, every theme, font, and premium jar style, advanced insights into your saving habits, and more with a one-time purchase or a low monthly or yearly plan. Try Pro free for 7 days. Start your first jar today and watch your savings grow. SaveJar Pro subscription - SaveJar Pro Monthly: £2.99/month - SaveJar Pro Annual: £14.99/year - Payment is charged to your Apple ID; auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24h before the period ends; manage in Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://savejar-legal.netlify.app/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BoodleIt at none against SaveJar's 3. SaveJar's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SaveJar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BoodleIt asks for nothing beyond the download.
BoodleIt ships an update every 11 days, SaveJar every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BoodleIt | SaveJar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 112 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boodle Apps Limited | KIERON VINCENT E SEWELL |
In-app purchases
BoodleIt
No in-app purchases
SaveJar
- SaveJar Pro (Monthly)$2.991 Month
- SaveJar Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- SaveJar Pro (Lifetime)$24.99









