Budget Buddy vs Xledger 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Budget Buddy
Effortlessly manage your finances by tracking expenses, setting budgets, and monitoring bills. This app offers a clear overview of your spending, helps you save for goals, and allows for collaborative budgeting with family. It prioritizes your privacy with no ads or data selling.
- Expense tracking across cash, cards, and accounts
- Customizable monthly budgets by category
- Bill and subscription management
- Collaborative budgeting for partners/family
- Consolidated view of all financial accounts
- Savings goal setting and progress tracking
- Apple Watch integration for quick insights
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BudgetBuddy makes managing your money simple and stress-free. Track your spending, set budgets, and stay in control of your finances — on your own terms. TRACK SPENDING WITH CLARITY Log expenses across cash, cards, and accounts. See exactly where your money goes with simple, intentional tracking that keeps you aware without overwhelming you. BUDGETS THAT WORK FOR YOU Create monthly budgets by category and check your progress anytime. Make better spending decisions without guilt or pressure. MANAGE BILLS & SUBSCRIPTIONS Keep track of recurring bills and subscriptions so nothing slips through the cracks. Know what you owe and when it's due. BUDGET TOGETHER Share budgets with your partner or family. Stay aligned on finances with transparent, collaborative planning. ALL YOUR ACCOUNTS IN ONE PLACE View balances, credit limits, available credit, and debt across all your cards and accounts in one clean dashboard. SET SAVINGS GOALS Save for what matters — emergency funds, vacations, or future plans — and track your progress over time. APPLE WATCH Check your budget and spending from your wrist. Quick insights when you need them. BUILT FOR PRIVACY No ads. No data selling. Your financial data stays yours. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Xledger 2
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The Xledger mobile app puts the ERP in your pocket. Employees and managers get secure, on-the-go access to the tools they use every day, and get notified when something needs their attention. - Log work hours, track projects, and submit timesheets directly from your phone. Request time off and check your vacation balance at a glance. - Simplify your expense reporting. Snap photos of receipts and upload them directly to your expenses without ever touching a desktop. - Keep track of your compensation on the go. View and securely download your latest pay stubs anytime, anywhere. - Handle approvals like absence requests and unpaid bills. - Get notifications when something needs your attention, like absence approvals from your colleagues. - Access various reports, like bank balances (role dependent) or employee lists. Sign in with Xledger credentials. After the initial log in, sign in quicker next time with Face ID or Touch ID. Seamlessly switch between multiple accounts and roles. Note: Xledger Mobile only works if your organization is already up and running with the Xledger platform.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Xledger 2 at none against Budget Buddy's 2. Xledger 2 also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Budget Buddy's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Budget Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Xledger 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Budget Buddy | Xledger 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ALPER KAPLAN | Xledger Inc |
In-app purchases
Budget Buddy
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
Xledger 2
No in-app purchases









