# Ramsey Network vs SpendFriend

The clearest difference is price: Ramsey Network at Free against SpendFriend's $7.99. Ramsey Network also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 1). SpendFriend's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Ramsey Network is free to download; SpendFriend costs $7.99 up front. Ramsey Network sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SpendFriend asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Ramsey Network against 5.0 for SpendFriend. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ramsey Network has 25K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ramsey Network ships an update fortnightly, SpendFriend every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ramsey Network | SpendFriend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ramsey-network/id675135060/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spendfriend/id6451025685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 51 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Lampo Group Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/380709890) | [Joshua Friend](https://appshunter.io/developer/1085104321) |

## What reviewers say

### Ramsey Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ramsey-network/id675135060)

Access a wealth of financial advice and motivational content from Ramsey personalities. Listen to podcasts, audiobooks, and find answers to your money questions with AI-powered search. Stay focused on your financial goals with easy offline listening and topic-based browsing.

**Highlights:** Offline episode downloads, Browse content by topic, In-app audiobook listening, AI-powered question search, Access to multiple Ramsey shows

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EntreLeadership | $17.99 | one-time |
| Build A Business You Love | $19.99 | one-time |
| Own Your Past, Change Your F.. | $19.99 | one-time |
| Baby Steps Millionaires | $19.99 | one-time |
| Breaking Free From Broke | $19.99 | one-time |
| Building A Non-Anxious Life | $19.99 | one-time |
| Total Money Makeover 20th | $19.99 | one-time |
| Know Yourself, Know Your Money | $19.99 | one-time |
| Money is Not a Math Problem | $19.99 | one-time |
| Get Clear Assessment: Find ... | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content and easy to use
- 🚀 Awesome practical advice
- 💡 Life-changing information
- 👍 Helpful to stay motivated
- 👍 Provides financial peace

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App can be slow to open
- 🐛 Audio playback issues
- 🐛 Disconnected device controls
- 🐛 Lack of episode progress tracking
- 🐛 Audiobooks not downloadable

**Reported bugs**

- Feedback button leads to error
- Login screen timeouts
- Inconsistent audio/video sync

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Episode search and navigation
- Offline audio playback
- Reverse chronological episode order


### SpendFriend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spendfriend/id6451025685)

Track your spending in real-time to avoid checkout surprises. Use voice input to quickly log purchases and monitor your budget, ensuring you know your available funds before you pay.

**Highlights:** Speech-to-text expense logging, Real-time spending tracking, Budget setting and monitoring, Available funds display, Avoid checkout surprises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ramsey Network free?

Ramsey Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SpendFriend free?

SpendFriend costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ramsey Network or SpendFriend?

SpendFriend is rated higher. Ramsey Network averages 4.9 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while SpendFriend averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ramsey Network or SpendFriend have ads?

Neither Ramsey Network nor SpendFriend shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ramsey Network or SpendFriend?

Ramsey Network ships an update fortnightly, and SpendFriend every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ramsey Network was updated on November 3, 2026 and SpendFriend on November 3, 2026.

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