Comparison

FlowBudget vs FlowBudget

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

Head to head
About

FlowBudget

Features
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FlowBudget is a premium budget tracker designed specifically for freelancers and self-employed professionals with irregular income. SMART SAFE-TO-SPEND Unlike traditional budgets that assume a fixed salary, FlowBudget calculates your real-time Safe-to-Spend amount — factoring in your actual income, expenses, and a customizable safety buffer (10-30%). EFFORTLESS TRACKING • Log expenses and income in seconds with category chips • 10 spending categories: Food, Transport, Subscriptions, Health, Rent, Fun, Shopping, Education, Business, Other • Search and filter transactions by type • Daily, weekly, and monthly views VISUAL ANALYTICS • Weekly spending chart with daily breakdown • Category breakdown with percentage bars • Income vs Expenses summary • Savings rate tracking BUILT FOR FREELANCERS • Irregular income support — handles multiple client payments • Buffer percentage protects against dry months • Daily safe-to-spend calculation adjusts as the month progresses • 48 currencies supported (all Apple App Store regions) PREMIUM DESIGN • Dark luxury OLED-optimized interface • Glass-morphism cards with subtle glow effects • Haptic feedback on every interaction • Smooth spring animations throughout FLOWBUDGET PRO Upgrade to unlock: • Advanced spending analytics • Income forecasting & trends • Unlimited custom categories • Smart budget alerts • Priority support Pricing: • Monthly: $9.99/month • Annual: $29.99/year (save 75%) • 7-day free trial on both plans Privacy: All financial data is stored locally on your device. We never access, collect, or share your financial information. Privacy Policy: https://flowbudget-legal.vercel.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://flowbudget-legal.vercel.app/terms.html

About

FlowBudget

Manage your personal finances with ease. Track income and expenses, organize transactions by category, and monitor your accounts in real time. Visualize your spending habits with detailed statistics and charts.

Highlights
  • Real-time account monitoring
  • Customizable transaction categories
  • Budget management with spending limits
  • Detailed statistics and charts
  • Recurring transaction tracking
  • Receipt attachment
  • Home screen widget
Features
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FlowBudget is the simple, intuitive app to track expenses, manage budgets, and take control of your personal finances. Add income and expenses in seconds, organize every transaction by category, and monitor your accounts in real time. Your Monthly Report tells the story of your money, month after month where it went, how much you saved, and what mattered most. KEY FEATURES • Dashboard with total balance and recent transactions • Multiple accounts (checking, cash, cards, savings) • Custom categories with icons and colors • Recurring transactions: subscriptions, rent, salary • Budget management with spending limits per category • Monthly financial report: income, expenses and balance • Detailed statistics and charts by category and period • Upcoming expenses: keep an eye on what's coming • Attach PDF receipts and invoices to transactions • Trash with restore option • Home screen widget FLOWBUDGET PRO • Unlimited accounts, categories and budgets • Unlimited recurring transactions • Full statistics history, including Year and All-time views • In-depth Monthly Report: savings rate, top categories, month-over-month comparison • Push notifications for budget alerts and recurring transactions • iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac • Backup and CSV export Try FlowBudget Pro free for 7 days. Available as a monthly subscription, annual subscription, or one-time purchase. Terms of Use: https://getflowbudget.com/terms

Screenshots

FlowBudget4 screens
FlowBudget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FlowBudget at 15.1 against FlowBudget's 26.0. 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. FlowBudget sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and FlowBudget sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FlowBudget versus FlowBudget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowBudgetFlowBudget
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam KaminskiRiccardo Nestola

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FlowBudget

Subscriptions2
  • FlowBudget Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • FlowBudget Pro Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

FlowBudget

Subscriptions2
  • FlowBudget Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • FlowBudget Pro7 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

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

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