Pockly vs BeautifulBudget
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Pockly
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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: โข Unlimited expense tracking โข Total & per-category budgets โข AI Smart Forecast (Pro) โข Monthly personalized analysis (Pro) โข Heatmap & advanced analytics (Pro) โข CSV export (Pro) โข Automatic recurring expenses โข Daily reminder โข Light & dark mode โข 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/
BeautifulBudget
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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/
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Verdict
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.
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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.
Pockly ships an update every 9 days, BeautifulBudget weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pockly | BeautifulBudget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Weekly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrea Catania | Kevin Long |
In-app purchases
Pockly
- Mensile$3.991 Month
- Annuale7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99
BeautifulBudget
- Annual Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Year









