Comparison

Spendable Today vs Expense Aware

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

Head to head
About

Spendable Today

This app helps you understand exactly how much money you can spend each day after accounting for bills, savings, and future purchases. It offers a simple, visual way to manage your finances without linking bank accounts, making budgeting decisions easier.

Highlights
  • Daily spendable amount calculation
  • Visual spending graphs
  • Flexible payday cycle options
  • Expense logging in 3 taps
  • Envelope and category budgets
  • Home Screen widgets & Live Activities
  • Receipt scanning (OCR)
Features
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Daily Budget answers one question instantly: “How much can I spend today?” It subtracts fixed costs, savings, and big future purchases first, then shows only what you can comfortably spend today. A budgeting app for people who want easier decisions today — not just a review of last month. Recommended if you: • Want to make your money last from payday to payday • Never stuck with budgeting apps — but still want to stop overspending • Want your true spendable amount after fixed costs and savings • Live alone and want a simple way to start managing money • Value privacy and prefer no bank account linking Key features • Today’s spendable amount, front and center • See what’s left today as one of 17 cute graphs, like a moon that wanes as you spend (2 are free) • Payday cycles, calendar months, or fixed-length cycles • Handles weekend/holiday paydays and variable income • Daily budget auto-calculated after fixed costs, savings goals, and big purchases • Log an expense in 3 taps, with continuous entry and quick records • Envelope budgets and per-category spending management • Spending lock (Plus): limit the apps you choose when you go over budget • Charts: daily, cumulative, and by category • A history calendar that shows over-budget days at a glance • See your money flow — income minus bills and savings — on one screen • Home Screen / Lock Screen widgets and Live Activities • Apple Watch app with one-tap logging, plus Siri Shortcuts • Receipt scanning (OCR) to read amounts automatically • CSV / JSON export • Face ID / passcode lock Privacy • No account registration • No bank linking • Offline-first • Your data stays on your device No ads. Daily Budget Plus Plus includes: • Spending lock: when you go over today’s budget or a category budget, the apps and websites you choose (like food delivery or shopping) are limited with Screen Time. Today’s budget unlocks at midnight, and category budgets unlock when the cycle changes. Fix the budget and it unlocks right away, or unlock for today when you need to. • 15 graph shapes, including a sakura, a rice ball and a sheep • Leaf, Sakura, Wisteria and Graphite color themes Spending lock requires Screen Time access. This app can’t see which apps you use. Every key feature above except Spending lock works without Plus.

About

Expense Aware

Features
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Expense Aware — Shared Household Bill Tracker Stay on top of every bill, payment, and due date — together. Expense Aware is the simple, shared expense tracker designed for households. Whether you live with a partner, housemates, or family, Expense Aware gives everyone in your home a clear picture of what's coming up, what's been paid, and what still needs attention — all in one place. TRACK EVERY BILL, NEVER MISS A DUE DATE Add all your household expenses — rent, utilities, subscriptions, insurance, and more. Set the due date and frequency, and Expense Aware automatically keeps your upcoming bills front and centre. A configurable look-ahead window lets you see what's due in the next week, month, or even the next year. BUILT FOR HOUSEHOLDS, NOT JUST INDIVIDUALS Create a household and invite everyone who lives with you using a simple invite code. Every member sees the same shared view of expenses, so there's no more confusion about who's paid what, or chasing each other for updates. FLEXIBLE PAYMENT TRACKING Mark bills as paid in full, or record partial payments as you go. Expense Aware tracks how much has been paid against each bill and automatically marks it complete when the total is reached. Support for manual payments, direct debits, and credit cards means every payment type is covered. RECURRING EXPENSES MADE EASY Set any expense to repeat weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, or annually. Expense Aware automatically rolls recurring bills forward so your upcoming list always reflects what's actually due — no manual updates needed. REMINDERS THAT KEEP YOU ON TRACK Enable push notifications and get reminded before bills are due. Never be caught off guard by an expense you forgot about. SECURE AND PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data is protected by Firebase Authentication, with support for Face ID and fingerprint login for fast, secure access. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. You're always in control — delete your account and all associated data at any time, directly from the app. CUSTOMISE TO SUIT YOUR HOUSEHOLD Choose your preferred currency (USD, GBP, EUR), set how far ahead you want to see upcoming expenses, and tailor the app to the way your household manages money. KEY FEATURES • Shared household expense tracking with real-time sync • Recurring bill scheduling (weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, annually) • Partial payment recording and full payment tracking • Configurable look-ahead period (7 days to 1 year) • Household invite system — share access with a simple code • Push notification reminders for upcoming bills • Face ID and fingerprint login • Multi-currency support (USD, GBP, EUR) • Full account and data deletion, anytime • Clean, intuitive design built for everyday use Expense Aware is perfect for couples managing shared finances, housemates splitting household costs, or any group that wants a simple, transparent way to stay on top of the bills. Download Expense Aware today and take the stress out of shared household expenses. Privacy Policy: https://martymarran.github.io/MarranApps/privacy/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Spendable Today4 screens
Expense Aware4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Expense Aware at every 10 days against Spendable Today's every 3 weeks. Expense Aware also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 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. Spendable Today sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Expense Aware sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spendable Today ships an update every 3 weeks, Expense Aware every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spendable Today versus Expense Aware: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpendable TodayExpense Aware
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStackWorks LLCMartin Marran

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Spendable Today

One-time1
  • Daily Budget Plus$6.99
1 purchases

Expense Aware

Subscriptions1
  • Expense Aware Premium7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Spendable Today free?
Spendable Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Expense Aware free?
Expense Aware is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spendable Today or Expense Aware have ads?
Neither Spendable Today nor Expense Aware shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spendable Today or Expense Aware?
Spendable Today ships an update every 3 weeks, and Expense Aware every 10 days. Most recently, Spendable Today was updated on November 12, 2026 and Expense Aware on November 5, 2026.

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