Comparison

Simple Spend Tracker vs SpinLedger

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

Head to head
About

Simple Spend Tracker

Easily manage your money without linking bank accounts or creating online profiles. This app uses the envelope budgeting method for straightforward tracking of your spending and deposits, keeping you in control of your finances.

Highlights
  • Envelope budgeting method
  • Manual transaction logging
  • Offline functionality
  • No bank account linking
  • One-time purchase unlock
  • Distraction-free interface
Features
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Simple Spend Tracker The simplest way to manage your money. No bank accounts to link, no spreadsheets, no learning curve. Just you and your budget. Simple Spend Tracker is built around the envelope budgeting method, one of the most proven personal finance strategies around. Set a starting amount for anything you want to track, log your spending as you go, and always know exactly what's left. How it works Set a starting balance for anything: groceries, rent, a vacation, a night out. Add expenses and income as they happen and your balance updates instantly, with your running balance shown after every transaction. Simple, manual, and completely in your control. Log spending in seconds • Home Screen widget: see your balance at a glance, then tap Expense or Income to add one • Siri and Shortcuts: say "Log an expense in SimpleSpend", or put it on your Action button • Edit any transaction's amount, date or note, or swipe to delete Your budgets, everywhere Create a free account and your budgets stay in sync on your iPhone, iPad and the web. Choose a primary budget to open first, and switch between budgets in a tap. Why Simple Spend Tracker • No bank syncing and no bank passwords. You enter what you spend. • No ads, ever. • No subscription. Your first budget is free, and SimpleSpend Pro unlocks unlimited budgets with a single one-time purchase. • A clean, distraction-free design in light and dark mode. Built for real budgeters Whether you're following the cash envelope method, saving toward a goal, managing weekly or monthly spending, or just trying to see where your money goes, Simple Spend Tracker gives you the clarity you need without the complexity you don't. Download free today. Budget smarter in minutes.

About

SpinLedger

Features
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SpinLedger turns budgeting into a simple, satisfying experience. Instead of typing numbers, you spin. Rotate the wheel to add or subtract an amount, press Add, and your balance updates instantly. No clutter. No complicated setup. Just fast, clear money tracking. With SpinLedger, you can: • Spin to quickly add or subtract money • Track income and expenses in seconds • See your total balance highlighted at the center • View full transaction history • Choose custom month ranges • Use multiple currencies • Access Home Screen widgets for quick balance checks • Use Apple Watch and Lock Screen access • See your spending at a glance with the dashboard (subscription) • Keep your data in sync across devices with cloud sync (subscription) Designed for clarity and speed, SpinLedger helps you stay aware of your spending without overwhelming charts or complex budgeting systems. Open. Spin. Confirm. Done. Privacy & Data Your financial data stays private. We do not sell your data or share it with third parties. You remain in control of your information. Home Screen Widgets SpinLedger includes widgets that let you see your current balance at a glance without opening the app. Dashboard Get a clear overview of your balance, recent activity, and spending patterns in one place. Cloud Sync Your transactions stay up to date across all your devices, automatically and securely. Simple by Design Clean interface. Clear totals. No distractions. Subscription Information SpinLedger is free to use, with Dashboard and Cloud Sync available through an auto-renewable subscription (monthly or yearly). A subscription gives you access to: • Dashboard overview • Cloud sync across devices • All current and future premium features Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Built for everyday use Whether you're tracking daily spending, managing shared expenses, or keeping a simple personal pocket ledger, SpinLedger makes it effortless. Spin your way to better money awareness. SpinLedger.

Screenshots

Simple Spend Tracker4 screens
SpinLedger4 screens

Verdict

The call

Simple Spend Tracker and SpinLedger 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. Simple Spend Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SpinLedger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Simple Spend Tracker versus SpinLedger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple Spend TrackerSpinLedger
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJOEL PATRICK NELSONEl-Naqah

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Spend Tracker

One-time1
  • SimpleSpend Pro$1.99
2 purchases

SpinLedger

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access$0.491 Month
  • yearly access7 Days trial$0.491 Year

Questions

Is Simple Spend Tracker free?
Simple Spend Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpinLedger free?
SpinLedger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Simple Spend Tracker or SpinLedger have ads?
Neither Simple Spend Tracker nor SpinLedger shows ads.

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