Comparison

BudFlow vs ClearDues

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

Head to head
About

BudFlow

Features
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Would you like to see how much you spend on coffee? Download the app and start tracking your finances today!

About

ClearDues

Features
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Take control of your subscriptions with ClearDues, a privacy-first subscription tracker designed exclusively for iOS. No bank connections, no servers, no tracking—just beautiful, native design and complete control over your financial data. WHY CLEARDUES? In a world where every finance app demands access to your bank accounts, ClearDues takes a different path: your data stays yours. We never connect to bank APIs, never see your financial information, and never track you. Everything is stored securely on your device. STUNNING NATIVE DESIGN - Liquid Glass aesthetic with translucent interfaces that adapt to your wallpaper - Pseudo-cards to organize subscriptions by payment method - Beautiful charts and visual analytics for spending insights - Full support for Light and Dark modes with ambient glow effects - Feels like a natural part of iOS, not a third-party app SMART FEATURES - AI Bill Scanner: Point your camera at any receipt and Vision AI extracts subscription details automatically—all processed on-device - Trial Tracking: Lock Screen Live Activities countdown the days until trials expire, so you never get charged unexpectedly - Calendar Integration: See upcoming bills alongside your life events in Apple Calendar - Spending Reports: Beautiful charts show monthly vs yearly breakdowns, top expenses, and spending trends - Interactive Widgets: Access upcoming dues right from your Home Screen DEEPLY INTEGRATED - Siri Shortcuts: "Hey Siri, what's due this week in ClearDues?" - Home Screen Widgets: Quick access to your subscription overview - Control Center Widgets: Add subscriptions and view monthly totals (iOS 18+) - Live Activities: Real-time trial countdowns on your Lock Screen PRIVACY FIRST - Local Storage: All data stored on-device with SwiftData—nothing touches the cloud - Biometric Security: Optional FaceID/TouchID protection for sensitive data - Privacy Veil: App content automatically hidden in the App Switcher - Zero Analytics: No tracking, no telemetry, no data collection. Ever. PERFECT FOR - Anyone tired of surprise subscription charges - Privacy-conscious users who refuse to link bank accounts - People managing multiple streaming services, SaaS tools, or memberships - Users who want beautiful, native iOS experiences Built entirely with SwiftUI, SwiftData, WidgetKit, and the latest Apple technologies, ClearDues showcases what's possible when privacy meets premium design. Your financial data belongs to you. Full stop.

Screenshots

BudFlow3 screens
ClearDues4 screens

Verdict

The call

BudFlow and ClearDues 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BudFlow versus ClearDues: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBudFlowClearDues
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRICHARD JAMBORPavlo Bodnar

In-app purchases

None

BudFlow

No in-app purchases

None

ClearDues

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BudFlow free?
BudFlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ClearDues free?
ClearDues is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BudFlow or ClearDues have ads?
Neither BudFlow nor ClearDues shows ads.

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