Comparison

Pockly vs BeautifulBudget

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

Head to head
About

Pockly

Features
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Pockly is the smart expense tracker that doesn't just record, it tells you where you're headed BEFORE it's too late. SMART FORECAST Every month Pockly analyzes your habits and predicts how much you'll spend by month-end, category by category. Don't wait until the 31st to discover you've blown your budget. PERSONALIZED AI INSIGHT Your personal financial assistant. Every month, receive AI-powered analysis based on your real data: where you're overspending, where you can save, what's changing. UNDERSTANDS YOUR PATTERNS Spending heatmaps, cumulative trends, analysis of your most expensive days. Stop guessing โ€” start understanding. BUDGET THAT WORKS Set a total or per-category budget. Pockly warns you before it's too late, not after. SIMPLE TO USE Add an expense in 3 seconds. No bank sync, no permissions, no complications. WHAT YOU GET: โ€ข Unlimited expense tracking โ€ข Total & per-category budgets โ€ข AI Smart Forecast (Pro) โ€ข Monthly personalized analysis (Pro) โ€ข Heatmap & advanced analytics (Pro) โ€ข CSV export (Pro) โ€ข Automatic recurring expenses โ€ข Daily reminder โ€ข Light & dark mode โ€ข EUR, USD, GBP support Start free. Upgrade when you're ready. Developed by Angaca Labs. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BeautifulBudget

Features
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Beautiful Budget makes personal finance feel less like a chore and more like a superpower. Set a weekly budget and instantly see where you stand. Our weather-inspired dashboard shifts from sunny skies to storm clouds as you spend โ€” so you always know if you're on track at a glance. Whether you're saving for a dream vacation, paying down debt, or just trying to stop wondering where your paycheck went โ€” Beautiful Budget keeps you in control without the spreadsheets. Because simplicity is King Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pockly4 screens
BeautifulBudget4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pockly at 15.1 against BeautifulBudget's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Pockly sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and BeautifulBudget sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pockly ships an update every 9 days, BeautifulBudget weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Pockly versus BeautifulBudget: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocklyBeautifulBudget
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size51 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrea CataniaKevin Long

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Pockly

Subscriptions2
  • Mensile$3.991 Month
  • Annuale7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
1 purchases

BeautifulBudget

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Pockly free?
Pockly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BeautifulBudget free?
BeautifulBudget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pockly or BeautifulBudget have ads?
Neither Pockly nor BeautifulBudget shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pockly or BeautifulBudget?
Pockly ships an update every 9 days, and BeautifulBudget weekly. Most recently, Pockly was updated on October 25, 2026 and BeautifulBudget on October 31, 2026.

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