Comparison

FinLu vs Basebeam

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

Head to head
About

FinLu

This app helps you manage your money by tracking income and expenses, visualizing spending, and organizing financial data. It offers secure access and a clean interface to empower users to build better money habits.

Highlights
  • Track income and expenses
  • Visualize spending with charts
  • Secure passcode and biometrics
  • Edit and refine entries
  • Smart organization by time period
  • Modern, minimal design
Features
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FinLu - Smart, Simple, and Secure Budgeting Take control of your finances with FinLu - your all in one budget and spending companion designed to keep your money organized, secure, and stress-free. FinLu helps you track income and expenses, visualize your balance, and stay on top of your goals with clean insights and effortless organization. Key Features - Track Income & Expenses: Log every transaction with customizable categories, title, amount, and dates - all in one place - Visualize Your Spending: Get a clear overview of your balance and thresholds through dynamic charts and summaries. - Secure Passcode & Biometrics: Protect your financial data with an optional passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID - only you can unlock FinLu. - Edit & Refine Easily: Update any entry at any time to keep your records accurate and up-to-date. - Smart Organization: Filter by day, week, or month to understand your habits and make smarter decisions. - Modern, Minimal Design: A clean and intuitive interface built for simplicity and focus Your Data, Your Privacy - FinLu stores your information locally on your device - never shared, never sold. Why You'll Love FinLu - Managing your money shouldn't be complicated, it should feel empowering, private, and effortless. Download FinLu today and build better money habits - one smart decision at a time.

About

Basebeam

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Basebeam is a personal and family expense tracker designed for everyday income and spending. It helps you organize transactions, understand where your money goes, and keep your finances clear and structured. Key Features: - Quick entry: Record expenses and income in just a few steps. Add amount, category, and notes through a simple and smooth flow. - Multiple accounts: Track balances for cash, bank cards, e-wallets, and other accounts. View the current balance of each account at a glance. - Category statistics: Customize income and expense categories and see how much each category represents, helping you better understand your spending habits. - Charts & summaries: View daily, weekly, and monthly summaries and charts to follow how your income and expenses change over time. - Notes & tags: Add notes or tags to transactions to mark special or recurring expenses and easily find them later. Use Cases: Tracking everyday personal income and expenses Managing shared household and family spending Recording expenses for travel, events, or personal projects Basebeam is suitable for anyone who wants to build a regular tracking habit and stay aware of daily income, spending, and account balances.

Screenshots

FinLu4 screens
Basebeam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Basebeam at 16.0 against FinLu's 18.6. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FinLu versus Basebeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFinLuBasebeam
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperStephanie LiewJOHM PAUL NEWMAN

In-app purchases

None

FinLu

No in-app purchases

None

Basebeam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FinLu free?
FinLu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Basebeam free?
Basebeam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FinLu or Basebeam have ads?
Neither FinLu nor Basebeam shows ads.

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