# HowMuchLeft vs Left

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Left at none against HowMuchLeft's 1. Left also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HowMuchLeft sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Left asks for nothing beyond the download.

HowMuchLeft ships an update monthly, Left every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HowMuchLeft | Left |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/left-envelope-budget-tracker/id6768726066/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 3 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.4 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Krause](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890690295) | [Koodalabs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684803962) |

## What reviewers say

### HowMuchLeft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howmuchleft/id6761654545)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $3.99 | one-time |


### Left

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/left-envelope-budget-tracker/id6768726066)

This app simplifies daily budgeting by focusing on a single number: what's left to spend after setting aside essential bills. It offers a minimalist approach to personal finance, ideal for those overwhelmed by complex budgeting tools.

**Highlights:** Single daily spending number, Envelope for big bills, Customizable spending periods, Minimalist interface, No bank syncing, No categories

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HowMuchLeft free?

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

### Is Left free?

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

### Do HowMuchLeft or Left have ads?

Neither HowMuchLeft nor Left shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HowMuchLeft or Left?

HowMuchLeft ships an update monthly, and Left every 2 weeks. Most recently, HowMuchLeft was updated on October 12, 2026 and Left on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
