Comparison

EnvePlan vs Stuf

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

Head to head
About

EnvePlan

Features
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Take control of your finances with EnvePlan, the collaborative envelope budgeting app designed for individuals, couples, and families. ENVELOPE BUDGETING MADE SIMPLE EnvePlan uses the proven envelope budgeting method to help you allocate your income to specific spending categories. Create digital envelopes for groceries, entertainment, bills, savings, and more. When an envelope is empty, you know you've reached your limit. SHARE BUDGETS WITH FAMILY Unlike other budgeting apps, EnvePlan lets you share your budget with family members or partners. Everyone can see the same envelopes, add transactions, and track spending together. Perfect for couples managing household finances or families teaching kids about money. KEY FEATURES: - Create unlimited envelopes for different spending categories - Track income and expenses with easy transaction logging - Share budgets using simple share codes - See who added each transaction in shared budgets - Set your own profile name to identify yourself - Real-time sync across all devices - No account required - start budgeting immediately - Clean, intuitive interface HOW IT WORKS: 1. Create a new budget or join an existing one with a share code 2. Set up envelopes for your spending categories 3. Log transactions as you spend 4. Watch your envelope balances update in real-time 5. Stay on budget and reach your financial goals Whether you're paying off debt, saving for a vacation, or just trying to stop overspending, EnvePlan gives you the visibility and control you need. Start your envelope budgeting journey today!

About

Stuf

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Stuf – Simple Budget Digital cash stuffing for your real life. Stuf brings the envelope budgeting method to your iPhone — no spreadsheets, no complexity, no subscriptions required to get started. The idea is simple: divide your money into named envelopes before you spend it. Groceries. Rent. Eating out. Fun money. When an envelope is empty, you're done spending in that category. Stuf makes this effortless and beautiful. HOW IT WORKS Create envelopes for every spending category in your life. Give each one a name, an emoji, and a budget amount. As you spend, log transactions against the right envelope. Stuf tracks what's left so you always know exactly where you stand — without having to do the math yourself. At the end of the month, reset and start fresh. Stuf saves your history automatically so you can look back at any month and see how you did. FEATURES • Envelope budgeting — create as many categories as you need, each with its own budget and spending tracker • Spending history — browse every past month in a visual calendar. See at a glance whether each month was on track, over budget, or under • Live overview — a summary card shows your total budgeted, total spent, and how much is left this month • Donut charts — a visual breakdown of your spending per envelope and across your whole budget • Month history — automatically snapshots your data when the month rolls over, so you never lose a record • iCloud backup — back up and restore your data across devices with one tap • Beautiful themes — choose from multiple binder skins to match your style (Pro) • CSV export — export all your transactions to a spreadsheet for deeper analysis (Pro) • No account required — everything lives on your device and iCloud. No sign-up, no server, no tracking STUF PRO Unlock the full experience with a single one-time purchase: • Unlimited envelopes (free plan includes up to 5) • All premium themes • CSV export • No restrictions, ever Pro is a one-time purchase — not a subscription. Buy once, use forever. DESIGNED FOR SIMPLICITY Stuf is intentionally minimal. No bank syncing, no complicated reports, no feature bloat. Just you, your money, and your envelopes. If you've tried big budgeting apps and found them overwhelming, Stuf is the antidote. Cash stuffing has helped millions of people take control of their finances by making spending feel real and intentional. Stuf gives you the same power in a clean, modern app you'll actually want to open every day. Start stuffing. Stay on budget.

Screenshots

EnvePlan4 screens
Stuf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stuf at none against EnvePlan's shown. Stuf also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. EnvePlan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stuf sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
EnvePlan versus Stuf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnvePlanStuf
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCeltic Wards, LLCAndy TUNG

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EnvePlan

One-time1
  • Receipt Scanner$2.99
1 purchases

Stuf

One-time1
  • Stuf Pro$2.99

Questions

Is EnvePlan free?
EnvePlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stuf free?
Stuf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EnvePlan or Stuf have ads?
EnvePlan shows ads; Stuf does not.

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