Comparison

Tipid App vs 3Box

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

Head to head
About

Tipid App

This app helps you privately track your expenses, set budgets, and manage savings goals offline. Its on-device AI categorizes spending automatically, and you can monitor your net worth and cash flow without needing bank logins.

Highlights
  • Log expenses with AI categorization
  • Set budgets and savings goals
  • Track utang and money owed
  • Offline and private data storage
  • Cashflow forecasting
  • Apple Watch app and widgets
Features
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Tipid is a private, offline budgeting app built for the way Filipinos actually handle money. Track every peso in seconds, set budgets and savings goals, keep tabs on utang, and grow your ipon — all on your iPhone, with nothing leaving your device. No bank logins. No cloud. No accounts. No subscriptions. Your financial life stays yours. LOG EXPENSES IN SECONDS • Just type it — "coffee 150 starbucks" — and Tipid figures out the rest. • Talk to it, or snap a photo of a receipt and let it read the details. • On-device AI puts each expense in the right category on its own. SEE WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES • A clean Today dashboard shows balances, recent activity, and your net worth at a glance. • Charts and insights show your spending patterns and where you can cut back, for this month or any month before it. • Net worth updates the moment you log income or an expense. BUDGETS & GOALS THAT MOTIVATE • Set a budget for any category you name — Tennis, Date night, whatever you track — and new expenses land in it on their own. • Create savings goals and watch your savings piggy grow plumper the more you save. • Cashflow forecasting helps you see what's coming before it hits. BUILT FOR REAL LIFE • Track utang and money owed — who you owe and who owes you. • Installment plans and recurring transactions stay organized. • Planned payments and upcoming bills so nothing surprises you. • Multiple accounts: debit, credit, cash, and investments. • Multiple currencies supported. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • 100% offline — your data never leaves your iPhone. • Face ID unlock and a privacy mode to hide balances. • On-device AI powered by Apple Foundation Models — smart, but private. GOES WHERE YOU GO • Apple Watch app for logging on the move. • Home screen widgets and Siri support. • Export to CSV/JSON and generate PDF statements anytime. Free to start, with a one-time purchase to unlock everything — no monthly fees, ever. Finally see your money clearly. Salamat for using Tipid!

About

3Box

Features
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3Box is a simple and intuitive budgeting app designed to help you manage your money using three clear categories: Needs, Wants, and Savings. Easily distribute your income, track your spending, transfer balances between categories, and monitor your financial progress with a clean, distraction-free interface. Key Features: • Split your income into three customizable categories. • Record deposits, withdrawals, and transfers in seconds. • Track available balances and savings separately. • View simple financial insights and spending history. • Store all data locally on your device for maximum privacy. • No account required. No ads. No data collection. 3Box is built to make budgeting effortless, helping you build better financial habits with clarity and simplicity.

Screenshots

Tipid App4 screens
3Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 3Box at 15.1 against Tipid App's 17.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Tipid App versus 3Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTipid App3Box
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCyrus David PasteleroAhmed Almansoori

In-app purchases

None

Tipid App

No in-app purchases

None

3Box

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tipid App free?
Tipid App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3Box free?
3Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tipid App or 3Box have ads?
Neither Tipid App nor 3Box shows ads.

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