Margin vs FlowBudget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Margin
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Know exactly what you can spend. Margin shows you your real spendable balance: your budget minus all upcoming bills. No more surprises when subscriptions hit. HOW IT WORKS: ⢠Set your monthly budget (your income after savings) ⢠Add your fixed costs (subscriptions, rent, bills) ⢠See your actual spendable balance instantly ⢠Tap to mark bills as paid when they come out FEATURES: ⢠Clean, minimal interface ⢠Home screen widgets ⢠Bill reminders ⢠iCloud sync across devices ⢠Support for 20+ currencies ⢠No subscription: pay once, own forever Perfect for anyone who wants a simple way to know: "How much can I actually spend today?"
FlowBudget
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FlowBudget is a premium budget tracker designed specifically for freelancers and self-employed professionals with irregular income. SMART SAFE-TO-SPEND Unlike traditional budgets that assume a fixed salary, FlowBudget calculates your real-time Safe-to-Spend amount ā factoring in your actual income, expenses, and a customizable safety buffer (10-30%). EFFORTLESS TRACKING ⢠Log expenses and income in seconds with category chips ⢠10 spending categories: Food, Transport, Subscriptions, Health, Rent, Fun, Shopping, Education, Business, Other ⢠Search and filter transactions by type ⢠Daily, weekly, and monthly views VISUAL ANALYTICS ⢠Weekly spending chart with daily breakdown ⢠Category breakdown with percentage bars ⢠Income vs Expenses summary ⢠Savings rate tracking BUILT FOR FREELANCERS ⢠Irregular income support ā handles multiple client payments ⢠Buffer percentage protects against dry months ⢠Daily safe-to-spend calculation adjusts as the month progresses ⢠48 currencies supported (all Apple App Store regions) PREMIUM DESIGN ⢠Dark luxury OLED-optimized interface ⢠Glass-morphism cards with subtle glow effects ⢠Haptic feedback on every interaction ⢠Smooth spring animations throughout FLOWBUDGET PRO Upgrade to unlock: ⢠Advanced spending analytics ⢠Income forecasting & trends ⢠Unlimited custom categories ⢠Smart budget alerts ⢠Priority support Pricing: ⢠Monthly: $9.99/month ⢠Annual: $29.99/year (save 75%) ⢠7-day free trial on both plans Privacy: All financial data is stored locally on your device. We never access, collect, or share your financial information. Privacy Policy: https://flowbudget-legal.vercel.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://flowbudget-legal.vercel.app/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Margin at none against FlowBudget's 2. FlowBudget's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. FlowBudget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Margin asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Margin | FlowBudget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | ā |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.1 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marvin Deckmyn | Adam Kaminski |
In-app purchases
Margin
No in-app purchases
FlowBudget
- FlowBudget Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- FlowBudget Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year








