BasicBudget vs Boring Budget

This app allows users to add expenses and track a budget

Boring Budget makes budgeting simple by putting you in control of every dollar. Create budget envelopes for your spending categories — groceries, rent, dining, savings — and see exactly where your money goes. Connect your bank accounts securely via Plaid or add transactions manually, then assign them to your envelopes in seconds. FEATURES • Envelope budgeting — allocate every dollar into named budget envelopes • Bank sync — connect checking, savings, credit, and investment accounts via Plaid • Split transactions — divide a single purchase across multiple envelopes • Recurring detection — automatically surfaces subscriptions and recurring charges • Spend & save goals — set targets per envelope and track your progress • Allocation presets — assign transactions to your envelopes in one tap • Reports — visualize spending trends, category breakdowns, and year-over-year comparisons • Transfers — move money between envelopes without changing your total balance • Privacy mode — blur sensitive numbers when others are nearby • Dark mode — full dark theme support • Secure — your bank credentials are never stored; all connections use Plaid's bank-grade encryption New to budgeting? The interactive demo walks you through the full app with sample data before you connect anything real. Boring Budget syncs across web and mobile — your envelopes, transactions, and goals stay up to date everywhere.