Comparison

Spondoolies vs Paycyl

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

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About

Spondoolies

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Spondoolies is a simple budgeting and cash flow tracker designed to give you a clear, month-by-month picture of your finances. No bank connections, no complicated setup. You set an opening bank balance, add your expected income and outgoings across the months ahead, and the app builds a running balance that shows you exactly what your bank account should look like at any point in the year. Add regular commitments like rent, salary, subscriptions and bills, and you’ll quickly see at a glance whether you’re on track — or where you might need to make changes. The Tracker page is the heart of the app. It displays a scrollable set of month cards — one for each month of your year — each showing every transaction you’ve added alongside a running balance column that updates with every entry. Start by setting your opening bank balance. Everything else flows from this number. Adding Transactions; use the Add Transaction form at the top of the page. Each transaction has four fields — Category, Month, Date and Amount. Choose from: Funds In — money coming in, such as salary or transfers Funds Out — money going out, such as rent or subscriptions Balance Update — corrects the running balance to match your actual bank balance at a point in time Select All Months to add a recurring transaction to every future month from today — ideal for regular salary or rent entries. For Funds Out transactions, tag the type as Essential (bills, groceries) or Fun (eating out, entertainment). These tags feed directly into the Essential vs Fun charts in Insights. After adding a transaction, an undo button appears so you can immediately remove it if you made a mistake. Balance Update; rather than entering every small unplanned purchase, periodically add a Balance Update set to your actual bank balance. The running balance adjusts from that point forward. Every transaction updates the running balance column in real time. The balance carries forward from month to month, so you can see exactly what your balance should be on any date across the whole year. This makes it easy to spot months where money gets tight, and to plan ahead by adjusting spending or income accordingly. Swipe left from the Tracker page or tap Insights to access a suite of charts and summaries built from your transaction data: Annual Summary: Total Funds In and Funds Out for the year at a glance. Income vs Spending:A line chart plotting monthly income (green) and spending (orange) side by side. Easily see which months you’re spending more than you’re earning, and where there’s healthy headroom. Running Balance A two-line chart showing the highest (blue) and lowest (pink) balance within each month, so you can see mid-month dips even if you end the month in credit. On months with a single transaction, the two lines sit exactly on top of each other. All Spending Breakdown Two donut charts breaking down your Funds Out by description — one for the full year, one for spending to date. Tap any slice for the exact amount. Items beyond the top five are grouped into ‘The Rest’ — tap to see the full breakdown. Essential vs Fun Two donut charts showing the split between your Essential and Fun tagged spending, with a breakdown by description inside each category. Colour Schemes; personalise the look of the app with six built-in colour schemes. Tap the Color scheme button at the bottom of the Tracker page to choose Free Version and Unlock; the free version shows your current and next month. Unlock the full 12-month view for a nominal amount per year. After subscribing, choose which month your financial year starts from. Your subscription status is preserved if you reset your data. Resetting Data; tap the Reset all data button at the bottom of the Tracker page to start fresh. You’ll be asked to confirm before anything is deleted. Subscribers are given the choice of which month to start the new year from. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Paycyl

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PAYCYL: THE ULTIMATE SUBSCRIPTION MANAGER & BILL TRACKER Do you often find yourself wondering where your money went at the end of the month? Forgot to cancel that "free trial" and got charged again? Paycyl is here to help you regain absolute control over your recurring expenses and daily budget. Paycyl is the most private, simple, and powerful subscription manager designed for those who value their financial privacy. No accounts. No cloud syncing. No banking links required. Your data stays 100% on your device. [WHY PAYCYL IS THE BEST CHOICE] Most finance apps require you to link your bank account or create a login, exposing your sensitive data. Paycyl works 100% offline. It’s your personal financial vault that helps you save hundreds of dollars by identifying forgotten memberships and upcoming bills. [SMART FEATURES FOR SMART SAVINGS] - SUBSCRIPTION TRACKING: Track every recurring service from Netflix and Spotify to your gym membership and insurance. - INTELLIGENT REMINDERS: Never get surprised by a charge again. Get notified days before or on the exact payment day. - TRIAL PERIOD MANAGER: Track "Free Trials" and get alerted before they transition into paid subscriptions. Cancel before the charge! - BUDGET OVERVIEW: See your monthly spending total, upcoming bills, and financial trends in beautiful, intuitive charts. - MULTI-CURRENCY SUPPORT: Manage subscriptions in USD, EUR, TRY, GBP, and 15+ more currencies with ease. - NO LOGIN, NO CLOUD: Your financial data belongs to you. We don’t have access to it, and we never will. It’s stored locally on your iPhone. [ORGANIZE YOUR FINANCES WITH EASE] - 14+ Categories: Entertainment, Health, Rent, Utilities, Education, and more. - Custom Icons & Colors: Make your financial dashboard look exactly how you want. - Annual Projections: See how much your subscriptions cost you over a full year and identify where to cut costs. - Payment Method Management: See which subscriptions are linked to which card or digital wallet. [PRIVACY & SECURITY FIRST] In an era of data breaches, Paycyl offers a safe haven. Since we don't use cloud storage, your data can't be hacked from a server—because there isn't one. You can also easily export and import your data in JSON format for your own backups or if you switch phones. [STOP THE SUBSCRIPTION CREEP] Streaming services, software licenses, gym memberships, and monthly bills... they all add up fast. Paycyl makes it easy to visualize where your money goes. If you’re paying for a service you’re not using, Paycyl helps you identify it and cancel before the next billing cycle. Master your recurring expenses and start saving money today. The most private way to manage your budget is finally here with Paycyl. Download now and take the first step towards financial freedom!

Screenshots

Spondoolies4 screens
Paycyl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paycyl at none against Spondoolies's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Spondoolies sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Paycyl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Spondoolies versus Paycyl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpondooliesPaycyl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Monthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJAMES ROSS HAILSTONESHalil Kucukdogru

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spondoolies

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$3.991 Year
None

Paycyl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spondoolies free?
Spondoolies is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Paycyl free?
Paycyl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Spondoolies or Paycyl have ads?
Neither Spondoolies nor Paycyl shows ads.

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