Comparison

Calm Budget Pro vs Simple Expense Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Calm Budget Pro

Features
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Simplify your finances with Calm Budget. Calm Budget is the personal finance tool built for those who value clarity over complexity. Forget cluttered spreadsheets—our minimalist SwiftUI interface allows you to log expenses in seconds and visualize your financial health at a glance. WHY CALM BUDGET? Minimalist Design: A Zen-like interface that removes financial stress. Instant Tracking: Add expenses in just two taps. Visual Insights: Animated progress bars and color-coded alerts (Green/Red) show you exactly how much is left to spend. Privacy First: Your data stays on your device using Apple’s secure CoreData technology. FREE FEATURES: Easy Onboarding: Set your monthly income and profile in seconds. Custom Categories: Organize spending with personalized icons and colors. Dynamic Dashboard: See your "Remaining Budget" updated in real-time. Recent Activity: Quick view of your latest transactions. GO PRO FOR ADVANCED CONTROL: Smart Reports: Visualize spending trends with 3-month and yearly charts. Savings Goals: Set targets for vacations, emergencies, or big purchases. Budget Rollover: Automatically carry over unspent money to the next month. Data Export: Generate professional PDF or CSV reports for your records. Ad-Free Experience: Focus entirely on your goals without distractions. Whether you want to stop overspending or save for your dream home, Calm Budget provides the tools you need for a serene financial life. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Simple Expense Tracker

Features
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Simple Expense Tracker is an easy budget and spending app for everyday money management. Record daily expenses, add planned payments, and check your remaining budget at a glance. The app automatically shows your actual spending, planned total, daily budget, and monthly pace so you can avoid overspending without complicated bookkeeping.

Screenshots

Calm Budget Pro4 screens
Simple Expense Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Expense Tracker at none against Calm Budget Pro's 2. Simple Expense Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Calm Budget Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. Calm Budget Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Simple Expense Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Calm Budget Pro versus Simple Expense Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCalm Budget ProSimple Expense Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABDESSAMAD EL MOGHIRYUKI HIGASHI

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Calm Budget Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
None

Simple Expense Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Calm Budget Pro free?
Calm Budget Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Expense Tracker free?
Simple Expense Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Calm Budget Pro or Simple Expense Tracker have ads?
Simple Expense Tracker shows ads; Calm Budget Pro does not.

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