Savvy Expense Pro vs CBE Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Savvy Expense Pro
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Savvy Expense Pro helps you spend with intention, track every dollar, set goals, and take control of your finances without the clutter. Spend on Purpose The redesigned dashboard gives you a clear picture of your month at a glance. See how much you've spent, how much is coming in, and where your money is going. All in one clean view. No spreadsheets. No noise. Just the numbers that matter. Plan Ahead, Stay on Track Schedule recurring bills, income, and transfers so they show up before you need to confirm them. Set spending budgets and income targets with visual progress bars that tell you if you're on track or over budget. Get daily reminders to log your transactions so you never lose track. Your Money, Organized Track cash, bank accounts, e-wallets, and credit cards in one place with your total net worth always visible. Tag transactions by merchant, create custom categories, and define your income sources. Everything is searchable, filterable, and yours to export. Built for Real Life Works across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with cloud sync so your data follows you. Sign in with email, Google, or Apple. Light or dark mode. Your data stays encrypted and secure, and you can export or delete it anytime. Version 2 brings a completely redesigned dashboard, planned transaction management, and a more polished experience. If you've been looking for a reason to get your finances in order, this is it!
CBE Connect
A secure digital wallet for cross-border payments, simplifying everyday financial transactions. Manage ETB and USD, send money home, and control your finances with ease. Designed for individuals and diaspora users.
- Cross-border payments
- Digital wallet
- ETB and USD support
- Money management
- Secure transactions
- Diaspora user support
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A trusted and easy-to-use cross border payment digital wallet designed to make everyday financial transactions simple, fast, and secure. With support for ETB and USD, CBE Connect empowers individuals and Diaspora users to manage money seamlessly in one app. Whether you’re sending money home, or managing multiple wallets, CBE Connect gives you full control of your finances with just a few taps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: CBE Connect at Free against Savvy Expense Pro's $1.99. CBE Connect also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On update cadence, 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
CBE Connect is free to download; Savvy Expense Pro costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Savvy Expense Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, CBE Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Savvy Expense Pro | CBE Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.1 (121 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 121 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 200 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cris Rene Denopol | Commercial Bank of Ethiopia |
In-app purchases
Savvy Expense Pro
No in-app purchases
CBE Connect
No in-app purchases









