# TrueForecasting vs BalanceCast, Budget & Forecast

The clearest difference is device support: BalanceCast, Budget & Forecast at 3 against TrueForecasting's 1. TrueForecasting's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TrueForecasting sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BalanceCast, Budget & Forecast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TrueForecasting against 5.0 for BalanceCast, Budget & Forecast. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TrueForecasting | BalanceCast, Budget & Forecast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trueforecasting/id6768768495/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balancecast-budget-and-forecast/id6782167965/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 46 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bryan Babb](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896602907) | [RUDOLPH BOSMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884420435) |

## What reviewers say

### TrueForecasting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trueforecasting/id6768768495)

This app projects your future checking account balance day by day, helping you anticipate low points and plan accordingly. It allows manual input of income, bills, and goals without linking to your bank for enhanced privacy.

**Highlights:** Day-by-day balance forecasting, Low balance alerts, Recurring transaction management, Goal tracking, Spending budget envelopes, Cash flow trends

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |


### BalanceCast, Budget & Forecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balancecast-budget-and-forecast/id6782167965)

This app forecasts your account balance day by day for up to 24 months, helping you avoid low balance surprises and plan for future expenses. It offers tools for budgeting, loan repayment calculations, and financial habit analysis. Your data is kept private on your device with no ads or tracking.

**Highlights:** Day-by-day balance forecast up to 24 months, Budgeting with recurring transactions, Financial planner for future expenses, Loan repayment calculation tools, Financial health score and insights, Import transactions from CSV/PDF, Multiple accounts and currencies

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BalanceCast Premium | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TrueForecasting free?

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

### Is BalanceCast, Budget & Forecast free?

BalanceCast, Budget & Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TrueForecasting or BalanceCast, Budget & Forecast?

TrueForecasting and BalanceCast, Budget & Forecast are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do TrueForecasting or BalanceCast, Budget & Forecast have ads?

Neither TrueForecasting nor BalanceCast, Budget & Forecast shows ads.

---

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