Comparison

Envelope Budget vs CashEnvelope

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

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About

Envelope Budget

Features
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Stop wondering where your money went. Start telling it where to go. Fundwise uses the proven zero-based envelope budgeting method to help you take complete control of your finances. Every dollar gets a job, every expense is planned, and you always know exactly what you can afford to spend. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add your income to Ready to Assign 2. Assign every dollar to budget categories (envelopes) 3. Spend only what is in each envelope 4. Adjust as life happens - move money between categories anytime It is simple, flexible, and incredibly effective. FEATURES - Zero-Based Budgeting Assign every dollar a purpose. No more money slipping through the cracks. - Multiple Accounts Track checking, savings, credit cards, and cash - all in one place. See your complete financial picture. - Smart Credit Card Handling Automatically tracks what you owe. When you budget for a purchase, the money is set aside for your credit card payment. - Split Transactions One purchase, multiple categories. Split a grocery run across Food, Household, and Dining so every dollar lands in the right envelope automatically. - Goals and Targets Save for vacation, emergency fund, or that new laptop. Set monthly targets or save by a specific date. - Age of Money See how long your money sits before you spend it. The longer, the better — it means you're spending last month's income, not scrambling to cover this month's bills. - Bulk Actions Select multiple transactions at once to categorize, clear, flag, or delete them in a single tap. Ideal after importing a CSV or reconciling a statement. - Recurring Transactions Set up bills and subscriptions once. Fundwise generates them automatically so you never miss a payment. - Budget vs Actual Reports See exactly how your spending compares to what you planned — per category, per month. Spot overspending before it becomes a habit. - Beautiful Widgets See your Ready to Assign balance, spending summary, and account balances right from your Home Screen. - Import Your Data Import transactions directly from your bank or credit card as CSV files. Works with exports from Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and most major banks. - iCloud Sync Access your budget on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Everything syncs automatically through your personal iCloud. PRIVACY FIRST Your financial data is yours alone. Fundwise stores everything in YOUR personal iCloud account using end-to-end encryption. We cannot see your transactions, balances, or budgets - ever. No analytics, no tracking, no data selling. Period. PRICING - 30-day free trial (no credit card required) - Monthly: $1.99/month - Yearly: $19.99/year (save 17%) Cancel anytime. Your data remains yours even if you unsubscribe. WHY ENVELOPE BUDGETING? Traditional budgets track what you already spent. Envelope budgeting is different - you decide WHERE to spend BEFORE you spend it. This simple shift transforms how you think about money. Millions of people have used envelope budgeting to: - Pay off debt faster - Stop living paycheck to paycheck - Build emergency savings - Save for big purchases without stress - Finally feel in control of their finances GET STARTED TODAY Download Fundwise and start your free trial. In just a few minutes, you will have a budget that actually works. Questions or feedback? We would love to hear from you at support@paragbafna.dev Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CashEnvelope

This app digitally replicates the cash envelope budgeting method, allowing you to allocate funds for various expenses. Track spending with visual fill bars and forecast your end-of-month financial status without linking bank accounts.

Highlights
  • Digital envelope system
  • Live liquid-fill spending visualization
  • Transaction logging in two taps
  • End-of-month financial forecasting
  • Customizable roll-over behavior
  • Monthly spending overview with charts
  • Automatic paycheck allocation
Features
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Digital envelopes, kitchen-table simple. CashEnvelope brings the classic cash-stuffing method to your iPhone — no bank link, no account, no analytics. Stuff your paycheck into envelopes for Rent, Groceries, Fun, and Savings, watch the liquid fill bars tick down as you spend, and stay in control of every dollar. WHAT YOU CAN DO: • Envelope Wall — every envelope on one screen with live liquid-fill cards (green on track, amber near limit, red over budget) • Add Transactions — log spending in two taps, see the wall update instantly • Pace Forecast — projects each envelope's end-of-month landing before you actually overspend • Roll-Over Behavior — choose roll, reset, or bank-to-savings at month end, per envelope or globally • Monthly Overview — pie chart of where your money went, plus trend lines • CSV Export — every envelope and every transaction in one shareable file • Auto-Allocate Paycheck — define a paycheck template once, tap "Receive Paycheck", and watch every envelope fill automatically by % or fixed amount • Daily Reminder — gentle local notification to log yesterday's spending • Local Currency — formats automatically to your device locale WHY CASHENVELOPE IS DIFFERENT: The big envelope-budgeting apps (YNAB, Goodbudget, EveryDollar, Mvelopes) all want $10–$18 a month, a login, and a bank connection through Plaid. Reddit and the App Store are full of "Plaid disconnected again" complaints and "lost my data when my subscription lapsed" reviews. CashEnvelope skips all of that. No email signup. No bank link. No cloud sync. Your envelopes live on your iPhone, in SwiftData, and nowhere else. If you cancel, your data stays. If you go offline, the app works. If you want privacy, you have it. CASHENVELOPE PREMIUM — $2.99/month (7-day free trial): • Roll-Over Behavior (roll, reset, or bank to savings) • Smart Forecast Alerts with tunable warning + critical thresholds • Monthly Overview pie chart + trends • One-CSV Export (envelopes + transactions) • Auto-Allocate Paycheck (one-tap distribute by % or $) • Ad-Free Free forever: unlimited envelopes, unlimited transactions, live fill bars, daily reminders. We don't gate the basics. PERFECT FOR: Couples and roommates splitting expenses, parents teaching the envelope method to teens, freelancers tracking variable income, anyone tired of bank-link apps breaking every other week, and the cash-stuffing community looking for a private digital companion. Privacy: CashEnvelope stores everything on your device. No account. No bank link. No personal data leaves your iPhone except the standard StoreKit purchase receipt and AdMob ad requests (free tier). See our Privacy Policy below for full disclosure. Auto-renews monthly. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID Subscriptions settings. Any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tabishhassan5121472.github.io/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Envelope Budget4 screens
CashEnvelope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Envelope Budget at none against CashEnvelope's shown. CashEnvelope's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Envelope Budget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CashEnvelope sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Envelope Budget ships an update every 3 weeks, CashEnvelope every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Envelope Budget versus CashEnvelope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEnvelope BudgetCashEnvelope
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParag BafnaTabish Hassan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Envelope Budget

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
1 purchases

CashEnvelope

Subscriptions1
  • CashEnvelope Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Envelope Budget free?
Envelope Budget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CashEnvelope free?
CashEnvelope is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Envelope Budget or CashEnvelope have ads?
CashEnvelope shows ads; Envelope Budget does not.
Which is updated more often, Envelope Budget or CashEnvelope?
Envelope Budget ships an update every 3 weeks, and CashEnvelope every 10 days. Most recently, Envelope Budget was updated on October 8, 2026 and CashEnvelope on October 17, 2026.

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