Comparison

Ledger 3 vs Budget Line

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

Head to head
About

Ledger 3

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Ledger 3 is designed as a maintenance update for previous users. Ledger 3.2 was released in 2017 and was removed from the App Store in 2021. Since releasing Ledger 4, I have been surprised to hear that some Ledger 3.2 users remain, and now see a small those users in my App Store analytics. I apologize for the scare if you updated to the new version and thought your data had been lost. Ledger 4 is a complete rewrite, and uses a new data format, so does not load your existing data. If you have upgraded from a previous version, your data remains on the device and can be moved to "Ledger 3" using Apple Music or iTunes with iTunes File Sharing. From the Files tab in iTunes Files Sharing, select “Ledger” and copy “Ledger.sqlite” to your computer. Next, drag “Ledger.sqlite” to “Ledger 3”, then reopen "Ledger 3". Note that you can also restore from the backup feature in Ledger 3. If you have backups, rename the most recent file to “Ledger.sqlite” and drag it into “Ledger 3”. As always, if you have trouble restoring your data, please reach out using the support form on the website. --- Ledger 3 is a simple accounting app designed for users that want the flexibility of double-entry accounting when managing their own finances. Transactions in Ledger are always created from an account, and that account is used to balance the transaction. As such, you never need to worry about manually balancing your transactions, but you can record entries as simple or complex as you need. Transactions also support adding a photo, contact, and location. Generate balance sheets, income statements, ledgers, and trial balances. Send them as CSV files, or as an HTML email. You can also print reports with an AirPrint-compatible printer. Ledger also supports backup through email and using iTunes File Sharing.

About

Budget Line

Features
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Budget Line helps you understand your month at a glance: income, savings, fixed bills, and flexible spending, shown on one clear budget line with a month-end projection. Access to app requires a subscription. Line includes a 7-day free trial. After the trial ends, an active auto-renewable subscription is required to continue using the app. Subscription details • Length: 1 month (auto-renewing) • Payment: Charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase after any applicable free trial • Renewal: Automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Renewal charge: Account is charged within 24 hours before the end of the current period • Manage/cancel: Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions Legal Privacy Policy: https://juvantagecloud.com/privacy/budget-line Terms of Use (EULA): https://juvantagecloud.com/terms/budget-line Line is not a bank and does not move money. Notifications, when enabled, are local reminders and depend on iOS permission settings.

Screenshots

Ledger 34 screens
Budget Line4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ledger 3 at none against Budget Line's 1. Ledger 3 also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.4). On price, ads 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. Budget Line sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Ledger 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Ledger 3 versus Budget Line: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLedger 3Budget Line
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucas GladdingJOHN UJA

In-app purchases

None

Ledger 3

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Budget Line

Subscriptions1
  • Line Monthly$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Ledger 3 free?
Ledger 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Budget Line free?
Budget Line is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ledger 3 or Budget Line have ads?
Neither Ledger 3 nor Budget Line shows ads.

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