Comparison

Stuffrite vs Budget Envelope Planner

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

Head to head
About

Stuffrite

Features
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Modern banking has optimised for speed at the expense of awareness. Tap-to-pay and one-click checkouts have created an epidemic of financial drift. You earn a reasonable salary, but arrive at the end of the month surprised by your balance. Stuffrite is the antidote. Stuffrite is a local-first, envelope budgeting app that brings the tactile, psychological benefits of the classic cash envelope system into the digital age. Every feature exists to help you answer one question: "Am I being intentional with this money?". WHY STUFFRITE WORKS: Most apps just report what you already spent. Stuffrite is a planning tool that dictates what is about to happen. By allocating every pound, dollar, or euro into a specific envelope on Pay Day, you eliminate financial anxiety and take complete control of your cash flow. CORE FEATURES: Smart Envelopes: Assign your income to beautifully customised envelopes using emojis, Material icons, or 150+ real company logos. 8-Week Cash Flow Timeline: See a visual calendar of your next 8 weeks. Spot funding gaps before they happen and get actionable recommendations to rebalance your budget. Autopilot Bill Forecasting: Set a recurring bill, and our 4-year perpetual funding calculator determines the exact minimum you need to set aside each payday so you never fall short. Envision (Time Machine): Financial time travel. Pick any future date, simulate a pay raise or a new bill, and project exactly what your balances will look like. The Pay Day Cockpit: Experience the satisfying ritual of an animated "stuffing" ceremony as you intentionally distribute your income into your envelopes. Partner Workspace: Share specific envelopes with a partner in real-time, perfect for couples managing shared household costs without fully merging finances. Local-First Privacy: Data lives 100% on your device, working completely offline with bank-grade AES-256 encryption. No mandatory cloud accounts. Stop the chaos. Get your income safe. Join the Stuffrite Restore Project — where your subscription funds real debt interventions for real people.

About

Budget Envelope Planner

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Give every dollar a job — before you spend it. Budget Envelope Planner brings the proven cash envelope method (cash stuffing) to iPhone and iPad. Split your monthly income into virtual envelopes — Rent, Groceries, Gas, Eating Out, Savings, Debt Payoff — and always know exactly what's left to spend. When an envelope runs low, you see it before you overspend, not after. ZERO-BASED BUDGETING MADE SIMPLE • Enter your monthly income in US dollars • Assign every dollar to an envelope until "Left to Assign" reads $0.00 • A budget where income minus envelopes equals zero — every dollar has a job TRACK SPENDING IN SECONDS • Log an expense with two taps: amount, envelope, done • Add notes like "Walmart" or "Electric bill" so you remember every purchase • Clear progress bars show spent vs. remaining for each envelope ROLLOVER THAT BUILDS A BUFFER • Leftover money can roll into next month automatically • Perfect for sinking funds: car repairs, travel, holiday gifts • Start each new month with your plan copied and carryover applied REPORTS THAT MAKE IT CLICK • Spending by envelope with a beautiful donut chart • Budget vs. actual for every envelope • Month-to-month spending trend PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up, no bank login • All data stays on your device — nothing is uploaded • Export your budget as CSV anytime BUDGET ENVELOPE PLANNER PRO (subscription required) This app requires a Budget Envelope Planner Pro auto-renewable subscription to use: • Pro Yearly: $29.99/year with a 3-day free trial • Pro Monthly: $3.99/month The subscription unlocks the complete app: unlimited envelopes, monthly rollover, reports and charts, and CSV export. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase (no charge during the free trial if cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends). Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appios432.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy_0317922850.html Take control of your money the simple way — plan it, spend it, and know where it went. Download Budget Envelope Planner and give every dollar a job today.

Screenshots

Stuffrite4 screens
Budget Envelope Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stuffrite at 13.0 against Budget Envelope Planner's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Stuffrite sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Budget Envelope Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Stuffrite versus Budget Envelope Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStuffriteBudget Envelope Planner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size113 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTERRY MCCALLMD Shahariar Nazim Joy

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stuffrite

Subscriptions2
  • Stuffrite Unlimited$2.991 Month
  • Stuffrite Unlimited$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Budget Envelope Planner

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Stuffrite free?
Stuffrite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Budget Envelope Planner free?
Budget Envelope Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stuffrite or Budget Envelope Planner have ads?
Neither Stuffrite nor Budget Envelope Planner shows ads.

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