Comparison

Orange Slice vs PayAnchor

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

Head to head
About

Orange Slice

Features
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Orange Slice — Budgeting Built Around Your Paycheck Stop wondering where your money went. Orange Slice is the pay cycle budgeting app that works the way you actually get paid — whether that's weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly. Instead of forcing you into a rigid monthly budget, Orange Slice organizes your spending around your real paychecks, so you always know exactly how much is safe to spend before your next payday. HOW IT WORKS Set up your pay frequency and paycheck amount, then divide your money into envelopes — categories like Groceries, Gas, Entertainment, or anything that fits your life. As you log expenses throughout your pay cycle, Orange Slice instantly calculates your "Safe to Spend" — the real amount you have left after bills and budgeted spending. KEY FEATURES • Safe to Spend — Always know what's truly available in your pocket, updated in real time as you spend • Envelope Budgeting — Organize your money into custom categories with color-coded envelopes • Recurring Bill Tracking — Never miss a due date; see exactly which bills fall between each paycheck • Cash Flow Timeline — Visualize your money flow across your entire pay cycle at a glance • Activity Log — Every expense tracked and organized, so you can see exactly where each dollar goes • Pay Cycle Intelligence — Automatically adjusts to weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay schedules • Rollover Support — Carry unspent envelope balances into your next pay period • Quick Expense Entry — Log spending in seconds with one-tap envelope selection FLEXIBLE PLANS FOR EVERY BUDGET Start free forever with 3 recurring bills, 8 envelopes, unlimited expense entries, Safe to Spend, and Cash Flow timeline — no credit card required. Upgrade to Breathing Room ($2.99/mo or $29.99/yr) for unlimited bills and envelopes. Move up to Getting Ahead ($4.99/mo or $49.99/yr) for multiple income support, family sharing, and quarterly expense views. Or grab the Financial Freedom Lifetime Pass for a one-time payment — limited to the first 100 users. DESIGNED FOR REAL LIFE Orange Slice was built for people who live paycheck to paycheck and people who just want clarity. No complicated spreadsheets. No confusing graphs. Just a clean, simple answer to the question: "Can I afford this right now?" Sign in securely with Apple. Your data stays on your device. Your budget stays in your control. Download Orange Slice and take the guesswork out of your next paycheck. Terms of Use: https://savingcommoncents.com/terms-conditions.html

About

PayAnchor

Manage your spending between paychecks with this budgeting tool. It helps you visualize your available funds after bills and upcoming expenses, allowing for informed daily purchase decisions without needing bank connections.

Highlights
  • View spending cushion after bills
  • Track bills by paycheck cycle
  • Daily safe-to-spend amount
  • Support for various pay schedules
  • Track savings goals and debt
  • Spending insights and history
Features
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PayAnchor helps you know what you can spend between paychecks. See your cushion (what's left after bills) as soon as your paycheck hits. Plan around your real pay schedule and stop second-guessing everyday purchases. Bank connection is optional. Enter your checking balance yourself, or connect a bank to keep Safe to Spend in sync with your live balance. We never store your bank password, and we don't move money. HOW IT WORKS PayAnchor is built around one formula: Net Pay minus Bills equals Cushion. Enter your paycheck, add your bills, and instantly see what you have left before your next payday, plus a daily safe-to-spend amount. FEATURES See your cushion, what's left after every assigned bill Track bills by paycheck, not just by month Know your daily safe-to-spend amount Plan around weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly pay Optional bank connect for a live checking balance Track savings goals View spending insights and payment history Bill calendar for what's due and when Support for multiple income sources PAYANCHOR PRO Unlock unlimited bills, multiple income sources, unlimited savings buckets, optional bank sync, advanced insights, spending breakdowns, and more planning tools. WHO IT'S FOR Whether you're paid weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, or monthly, PayAnchor is for anyone living on a paycheck who wants clarity, not another complicated budget. Subscription: $7.99/month or $79.99/year (auto-renewing). Cancel anytime in your Apple ID subscription settings. Terms of Use (EULA): http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://payanchor.app/privacy

Screenshots

Orange Slice4 screens
PayAnchor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PayAnchor at every 5 days against Orange Slice's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Orange Slice sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PayAnchor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orange Slice ships an update every 4 months, PayAnchor every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Orange Slice versus PayAnchor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrange SlicePayAnchor
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTroy ShepherdPayAnchor LLC

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Orange Slice

Subscriptions4
  • Breathing Room Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Montlhy$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Yearly$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pass$99.00
2 purchases

PayAnchor

Subscriptions2
  • PayAnchor Pro$7.991 Month
  • PayAnchor Pro$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Orange Slice free?
Orange Slice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PayAnchor free?
PayAnchor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Orange Slice or PayAnchor have ads?
Neither Orange Slice nor PayAnchor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orange Slice or PayAnchor?
Orange Slice ships an update every 4 months, and PayAnchor every 5 days. Most recently, Orange Slice was updated on November 5, 2026 and PayAnchor on November 5, 2026.

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