Comparison

HashWatcher vs Budge Pro

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

Head to head
About

HashWatcher

Monitor and control a wide range of cryptocurrency mining hardware from a single interface. Track hashrate, power, temperature, and efficiency in real-time. Optimize performance and receive alerts for potential issues.

Highlights
  • Real-time hashrate, power, and temperature monitoring
  • Birds-eye fleet view of all mining rigs
  • Remote monitoring via HashWatcher Hub
  • Overclocking and performance controls for supported miners
  • Smart temperature alerts
  • Exportable PDF reports for auditing and electricity tracking
  • Mac Menu Bar live stats
Features
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HashWatcher is a fast, local-first dashboard for monitoring and controlling Bitcoin mining hardware from one clean view. Track your entire fleet without filling your Home Screen with IP shortcuts. See hashrate, power, temperature, efficiency, uptime, pool status, and alerts across all supported miners. NEW: SolarWatcher Use solar, battery, grid, and home-load data to run miners smarter. SolarWatcher can help supported miners follow available surplus power, protect battery reserve, and automatically step between Low Power, Eco, Standard, and Super modes. Supported SolarWatcher integrations include Victron VRM, Home Assistant, Enphase IQ Gateway, APsystems EZ1, EcoFlow, Solar Assistant, and SolarEdge where configured. Fleet Monitoring -Bird’s-eye view of all miners -Real-time hashrate, power, temp, efficiency, uptime, and status -Charts and local telemetry history -Miner detail dashboards for troubleshooting -Temperature, VR temp, anomaly, block-found, and best-difficulty alerts Miner Controls -Overclocking and performance modes for supported solo miners -Braiins OS, LuxOS, VNish, BitAxe-family, NMMiner/NerdQaxe, Canaan, FutureBit, Lucky Miner, Hammer, and Bitdsk support -Supported Canaan controls including work modes, fan controls, LED/LCD options, and scheduling -Supported Antminer-class devices when running compatible firmware such as Braiins OS, LuxOS, or VNish Remote Monitoring -HashWatcher Hub/Gateway lets you monitor miners away from home through a private remote-access path. No port forwarding or dynamic DNS required. -Reports and Tools -Daily PDF reports -Maintenance planning and reminders -Energy and output tracking -Leaderboards and performance comparison -iOS widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Apple Watch support, and Mac menu bar stats Supported examples include BitAxe Max, Ultra, Supra, Gamma, Gamma Turbo, Supra Hex, NerdQAxe+, NerdQAxe++, NerdQAxe+ Hydro running ESP-Miner, LuckyMiner LV06/LV08, Canaan Avalon Nano 3/Nano 3S, Avalon Q, Avalon Mini 3, Antminer S21/S19/S17-series devices and Braiins BMM101 devices.... and more. Privacy HashWatcher reads miner data directly from devices you configure. Optional cloud-backed features are used only for services such as Hub connectivity, alerts, leaderboards, and app features that need them. HashWatcher does not mine cryptocurrency. It monitors and manages supported mining hardware. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Budge Pro

Features
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Budge is the simplest way to track your spending and stay on budget. No complicated setup, no financial jargon, no guilt trips. Just quick logging and clear insights that help you spend smarter. WHY BUDGE? Most budget apps overwhelm you with charts, accounts, and settings. Budge does one thing really well: helping you log expenses fast and see where you stand. Open the app, tap a category, enter an amount. Done in under 3 seconds. KEY FEATURES One-Tap Expense Logging Record any expense in seconds with smart categories. Food, coffee, transport, shopping - just tap and go. No forms to fill, no accounts to link. Budget Progress at a Glance See exactly how much you have left this month. A clear progress bar and encouraging feedback keep you motivated without making you feel bad about spending. 90-Day Spending Trends Visualize your spending patterns over time. Spot trends, see which categories are growing, and get personalized insights to improve your habits. Smart Insights Budge analyzes your spending patterns and gives you practical tips. Notice a category trending up? Budge will let you know with actionable suggestions. Positive Encouragement Unlike other apps that make budgeting feel like a punishment, Budge celebrates your wins. Staying under budget feels great, and Budge reminds you of that. Custom Categories and Limits (Pro) Create your own spending categories and set per-category budget limits for more granular control over your finances. AI Deep Insights (Pro) Get AI-powered analysis of your spending habits with personalized recommendations to save more. Siri Shortcuts (Pro) Log expenses hands-free with Siri. Just say "Hey Siri, log lunch" and it's done. Advanced Widgets (Pro) See your budget status right on your home screen and lock screen without opening the app. Biometric Lock (Pro) Keep your financial data private with Face ID or Touch ID protection. iCloud Sync Your data syncs seamlessly across all your iPhone and iPad devices via iCloud. CSV Export Export your transaction history as a CSV file for your records or to use in other tools. Daily Reminders Set a daily reminder to log your expenses so you never forget. Budge is perfect for anyone who wants a simple, stress-free way to stay on top of their spending. Whether you are saving for a goal, paying off debt, or just want to be more mindful about where your money goes, Budge makes it easy. Download Budge today and start your journey to smarter spending! SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://asunnyboy861.github.io/Budge/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://asunnyboy861.github.io/Budge/privacy.html

Screenshots

HashWatcher4 screens
Budge Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

HashWatcher and Budge Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. HashWatcher sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Budge Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HashWatcher versus Budge Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHashWatcherBudge Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (490 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings490 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617 — better
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB4 MB
Age rating4++9
DeveloperEngineered Essentials Ventures, LLC贺 周

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HashWatcher

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99
2 purchases

Budge Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Budge Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Budge Pro Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is HashWatcher free?
HashWatcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Budge Pro free?
Budge Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HashWatcher or Budge Pro have ads?
Neither HashWatcher nor Budge Pro shows ads.

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