# Fendu vs NextCheck

The clearest difference is ads: Fendu at none against NextCheck's shown. NextCheck's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fendu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and NextCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fendu ships an update every 4 days, NextCheck weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fendu | NextCheck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcheck-budget-by-paycheck/id6790636357/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Bardwell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890767207) | [JERAMEY DEWAYNE BECK](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790636359) |

## What reviewers say

### Fendu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fendu/id6761671193)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fendu Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Fendu Pro | $29.99 | per year |


### NextCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextcheck-budget-by-paycheck/id6790636357)

This app helps you manage your finances based on your actual pay cycle, not a monthly calendar. It allows you to plan each paycheck to cover specific bills, track expenses, and see your available balance before your next payday. Pro features offer advanced tracking for credit cards and savings.

**Highlights:** Plan budgets by paycheck, Track bills and due dates, Split shared expenses, Add one-off deposits, Manage credit card balances (Pro), Project savings goals (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fendu free?

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

### Is NextCheck free?

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

### Do Fendu or NextCheck have ads?

NextCheck shows ads; Fendu does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fendu or NextCheck?

Fendu ships an update every 4 days, and NextCheck weekly. Most recently, Fendu was updated on October 31, 2026 and NextCheck on October 31, 2026.

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