Comparison

LightKeep vs Budget Envelope Planner

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

Head to head
About

LightKeep

Features
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LightKeep A simple expense tracker built for people who want clarity, not complexity. LightKeep helps you record expenses in seconds, stay within budget, and understand your spending habits through clean statistics and powerful organization tools. No ads. No clutter. Just simple money management. FEATURES • Fast Expense Tracking Record expenses and income in seconds. Designed for quick daily use without unnecessary steps. • Budget Management Create budgets and monitor your spending progress. Stay on track and avoid overspending. • Smart Organization Organize transactions with categories and tags. Keep your finances structured and easy to review. • Detailed Insights View category breakdowns, spending trends, tag statistics, and calendar summaries. Understand where your money goes every month. • Multiple Ledgers Create separate ledgers for personal life, family, travel, work, or any financial goal. • Receipt Attachments Attach receipts and supporting documents directly to transactions. Keep important records together with your expenses. LIGHTKEEP PRO Unlock premium features including: • Unlimited Budgets • Tags • Receipt Attachments • Data Export • Multiple Ledgers • Future Premium Features Whether you're tracking daily expenses, managing a monthly budget, or simply trying to build better financial habits, LightKeep helps you stay organized and in control. Legal Links Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://try-lumoapp.com/privacy.html

About

Budget Envelope Planner

Features
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Give every dollar a job — before you spend it. Budget Envelope Planner brings the proven cash envelope method (cash stuffing) to iPhone and iPad. Split your monthly income into virtual envelopes — Rent, Groceries, Gas, Eating Out, Savings, Debt Payoff — and always know exactly what's left to spend. When an envelope runs low, you see it before you overspend, not after. ZERO-BASED BUDGETING MADE SIMPLE • Enter your monthly income in US dollars • Assign every dollar to an envelope until "Left to Assign" reads $0.00 • A budget where income minus envelopes equals zero — every dollar has a job TRACK SPENDING IN SECONDS • Log an expense with two taps: amount, envelope, done • Add notes like "Walmart" or "Electric bill" so you remember every purchase • Clear progress bars show spent vs. remaining for each envelope ROLLOVER THAT BUILDS A BUFFER • Leftover money can roll into next month automatically • Perfect for sinking funds: car repairs, travel, holiday gifts • Start each new month with your plan copied and carryover applied REPORTS THAT MAKE IT CLICK • Spending by envelope with a beautiful donut chart • Budget vs. actual for every envelope • Month-to-month spending trend PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up, no bank login • All data stays on your device — nothing is uploaded • Export your budget as CSV anytime BUDGET ENVELOPE PLANNER PRO (subscription required) This app requires a Budget Envelope Planner Pro auto-renewable subscription to use: • Pro Yearly: $29.99/year with a 3-day free trial • Pro Monthly: $3.99/month The subscription unlocks the complete app: unlimited envelopes, monthly rollover, reports and charts, and CSV export. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase (no charge during the free trial if cancelled at least 24 hours before it ends). Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://appios432.blogspot.com/p/privacy-policy_0317922850.html Take control of your money the simple way — plan it, spend it, and know where it went. Download Budget Envelope Planner and give every dollar a job today.

Screenshots

LightKeep4 screens
Budget Envelope Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: LightKeep at 15.1 against Budget Envelope Planner's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. LightKeep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Budget Envelope Planner sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
LightKeep versus Budget Envelope Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightKeepBudget Envelope Planner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer熙颖 廖MD Shahariar Nazim Joy

In-app purchases

4 purchases

LightKeep

Subscriptions3
  • Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro - Quarterly$6.993 Months
  • Pro - Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$29.99
2 purchases

Budget Envelope Planner

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is LightKeep free?
LightKeep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Budget Envelope Planner free?
Budget Envelope Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LightKeep or Budget Envelope Planner have ads?
Neither LightKeep nor Budget Envelope Planner shows ads.

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