Comparison

Budget Buddy vs Spentify

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Spentify

Features
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Spentify - Your AI-Powered Receipt Scanner & Expense Tracker Turn paper chaos into organized finances! Spentify uses advanced AI to instantly scan and digitize your receipts, making expense tracking effortless. SMART RECEIPT SCANNING • Snap a photo or import from gallery • AI automatically extracts merchant, date, items, and totals • Supports multiple currencies (USD, EUR, GBP, AZN, TRY, and more) • High accuracy recognition powered by advanced AI ORGANIZE YOUR EXPENSES • Automatic categorization (Food, Transport, Shopping, Entertainment, Health, Utilities) • Search and filter receipts instantly • View spending by category • Track expenses over time SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE • Clean, intuitive interface • Fast and responsive • Works offline - sync when connected • Share receipts directly from other apps EXPORT & SHARE • Generate professional PDF receipts • Export data as CSV or JSON • Share reports easily PRIVACY FIRST • Sign in securely with Apple • Your data stays private • No ads, no tracking SPENTIFY PREMIUM Unlock unlimited scans and premium features to supercharge your expense management. Whether you're tracking personal expenses, managing business receipts, or just want to stay organized, Spentify makes it simple. Download now and take control of your finances! Privacy Policy: https://spentify-ten.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://spentify-ten.vercel.app/terms EULA: https://spentify-ten.vercel.app/eula

Screenshots

Budget Buddy4 screens
Spentify4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Spentify at 15.1 against Budget Buddy's 26.0. 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. Budget Buddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Spentify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Budget Buddy versus Spentify: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBudget BuddySpentify
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperALPER KAPLANAsif Safarov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Budget Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Spentify

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Budget Buddy free?
Budget Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Spentify free?
Spentify is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Budget Buddy or Spentify have ads?
Neither Budget Buddy nor Spentify shows ads.

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