SetAside vs EvenUp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SetAside
This app helps you manage future expenses by breaking them down into manageable monthly savings goals. It uses the sinking funds method to prevent overspending and reduce financial stress. Plan for large, infrequent purchases without impacting your daily budget.
- Virtual sub-accounts for savings
- Sinking funds method implementation
- Automatic monthly transfer calculation
- Track individual future expenses
- Reduces financial stress
- Builds healthy money habits
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SetAside turns one savings account into many virtual sub-accounts. Trick yourself out of Parkinsons Law, stop spending money future-you is counting on, and never stress bout money again! WHY does it feel like you never have enough money? Payday comes in, your balance looks great… …and then car insurance hits. Big, rare expenses always seem to show up at the worst time. Most people think: “I just need to earn more.” But even when the income goes up, the stress often stays. That’s Parkinson’s Law: The more money sits in your account, the more you spend – without noticing. The real problem? A part of your balance is already promised to future costs. You just don’t see it. When you buy a car, you don’t just buy the car. You “sign up” for: • yearly insurance • new tires every few years • repairs • inspections and check-ups Those expenses are guaranteed. They’re not “maybe”. So a part of the money on your bank account already belongs to them. But then what happens? Parkinson’s Law happens: You spend all the money – even the money your future self is counting on. That’s why every bill feels like a punch in the face. And it keeps happening again and again, right? Fridge broken - $800 Laptop too slow - $1,200 New tires $800 Dentist $$$ House Repairs $$$ etc. — The solution: set money aside before you can spend it SetAside is a simple personal finance and smart saving app based on the sinking funds method. Sinking funds turn those guaranteed future costs into small monthly amounts, so you stop spending money your future self already needs. Instead of guessing, you: 1. Create one extra savings account at your bank of choice. 2. Add all your future expenses into SetAside (car insurance, new phone, dentist, vacation, etc.). 3. SetAside calculates your monthly transfer amount. Set up one automatic transfer – and you’re done! On your real account, you only see money that truly belongs to you. In SetAside, you see exactly how much of your savings belongs to each expense. No spreadsheets. No mental math. No surprises. — Typical expenses you can plan with SetAside: • Car insurance (yearly) • New tires (every 4 years) • Car repairs (regularly) • New iPhone (every 3 years) • New MacBook (every 5 years) • Dentist (yearly) • Glasses (every few years) • Annual vacation or trips (yearly) • Taxes and government fees • Vet costs for pets • Furniture and home improvements …and anything else that tends to “suddenly” appear. — How SetAside helps you feel richer without earning more People who use this method often say: “I don’t actually earn more, but it feels like I do. I never hit tight spots anymore, and every bill is easy to pay.” You finally: • feel calm when bills arrive • follow through on your plans (vacations, upgrades, hobbies) • build healthy money habits without complicated finance tools SetAside is built for young adults, students, freelancers and anyone who wants simple, stress-free money management. — Key features • Virtual sub-accounts for every future expense (sinking funds) • Automatic monthly amount calculation for each expense • Clear overview of how much of your savings belongs to what • Support for one-time and recurring expenses • Flexible due dates and intervals (yearly, every 2 years, every 4 years, etc.) • Lightweight and focused - no confusing charts, no bank login required • Privacy in mind: All data stays on your device and iCloud account — Why SetAside? Schools rarely teach real-world money skills. SetAside gives you a structure that finally makes sense: If you’re tired of financial stress, surprise bills and broken plans, SetAside helps you take back control - one calm month at a time. Download SetAside and start setting money aside for future costs that are guaranteed to come – and never feel financially stressed again. — Privacy Policy: https://setasideapp.com/privacy Terms of use: https://ichbinjona.com/setaside-terms
EvenUp
Effortlessly divide expenses with friends and roommates. This app calculates shared costs, including tip and tax, and helps you track outstanding debts with personal tabs. It offers fun ways to settle disagreements and works offline for convenience.
- Split bills with tip and tax
- Track IOUs with personal tabs
- Log charges and payments
- Random decision maker (wheel/coin)
- Save frequent groups
- Offline functionality
- Dark mode
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Splitting the bill shouldn't be awkward. EvenUp makes it fast, fair, and actually fun. Add everyone at the table, punch in the total, and let EvenUp handle the math — including tip and tax. No more mental gymnastics or "just Venmo me later" confusion. Keep track of who owes what with Tabs. Open a tab for a friend, roommate, or anyone you split costs with regularly. Add charges, log payments, and always know where things stand. Can't decide who picks up the check? Spin the wheel or flip a coin and let fate decide. Features: • Split bills evenly with tip and tax calculations • Track IOUs with personal tabs for friends and roommates • Add charges and payments to keep a running balance • Spin the wheel or flip a coin to settle debates • Save groups for quick splits with the usual crew • Works offline — all data stays on your device • Dark mode support • Available in English and Spanish
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EvenUp at 5.0 against SetAside's 1.0. EvenUp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. SetAside sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $15.99 per year. EvenUp asks for nothing beyond the download.
EvenUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of SetAside's written reviews are positive against 100% of EvenUp's.
SetAside ships an update every 2 months, EvenUp every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SetAside | EvenUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ichbinjona.com | Torque Trader LLC |
Customer experience
SetAside
EvenUp
In-app purchases
SetAside
- SetAside Pro$15.991 Year
EvenUp
No in-app purchases









