# PocketSim vs CustomBudget

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CustomBudget at none against PocketSim's 1. PocketSim's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PocketSim sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. CustomBudget asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PocketSim against 5.0 for CustomBudget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PocketSim | CustomBudget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketsim-wallet-simulator/id6761269814/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custombudget-envelope-budget/id6804424938/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 45 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brayden Yancy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888534445) | [CustomApps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780928838) |

## What reviewers say

### PocketSim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketsim-wallet-simulator/id6761269814)

Easily simulate various financial situations, from new jobs and businesses to debt payoff and investment returns. Create custom scenarios with income, taxes, accounts, and expenses to visualize financial outcomes quickly.

**Highlights:** Financial scenario simulation, Income and expense tracking, Tax and account management, Debt and investment planning, Month-to-month outcome visualization, User feedback integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |


### CustomBudget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custombudget-envelope-budget/id6804424938)

This app offers a private and secure budgeting experience without requiring bank account access. It uses an envelope system to help you track spending, manage recurring bills, and visualize where your money goes, all while keeping your data offline and on your device.

**Highlights:** Envelope budgeting system, No bank account linking, Offline functionality, Customizable budget start date, Bill reminders, Recurring bill automation, Data export and backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PocketSim free?

PocketSim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CustomBudget free?

CustomBudget is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PocketSim or CustomBudget?

PocketSim and CustomBudget are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do PocketSim or CustomBudget have ads?

Neither PocketSim nor CustomBudget shows ads.

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