Comparison

Budget Expense Tracker vs 推しメーター(OshiMeter)

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

Head to head
About

Budget Expense Tracker

This app helps you manage your budget and spending to prevent overspending. It allows you to set budgets for daily, weekly, or monthly expenses and by category or app. If you exceed your budget, it can restrict access to spending-related apps through screen time integration.

Highlights
  • Daily/weekly/monthly budget management
  • Category and app-specific budgets
  • Spending recording
  • App restriction upon budget overage
  • Screenshot-based expense entry
  • Widget for remaining budget
  • Quick expense logging via shortcuts
Features
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LockPay is a budget app designed to help you stop overspending before it happens. Set a budget, record your expenses, and see how much money you have left at a glance. When spending goes over your limit, LockPay can help you pause by locking selected spending apps. Use LockPay to: • Track daily, weekly, and monthly budgets • Record expenses quickly • See remaining budget clearly • Lock spending apps when your budget runs out • Review spending by category and app • Add widgets to keep your budget visible • Use shortcuts to make expense tracking easier LockPay is built for people who want more than a normal expense tracker. It helps you notice spending patterns, slow down impulse purchases, and protect your money with simple rules. Whether you are trying to save more, reduce unnecessary spending, or stay aware of your budget every day, LockPay gives you a practical way to turn your budget into action. Premium access is required to use LockPay. A free trial may be available depending on your selected plan. Subscription details, renewal terms, and pricing are shown clearly before purchase.

About

推しメーター(OshiMeter)

Features
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推し活の支出、もう「使いすぎたかも」で悩まない。 推しメーターは、推し活のお金の記録を"後ろめたさ"ではなく"誇り"に変える支出管理アプリです。 ■ 推し色テーマ 推しごとに好きな色を設定すると、グラフやボタンがその色に染まります。自分だけの推し活ノートに。 ■ 推し貯金ゲージ グッズや遠征に向けた貯金の目標を設定して、進み具合を見える化。貯まっていく達成感も推し活の楽しみに。 ■ 支出予定・遠征カウントダウン 「あと何日で会える?」を可視化。予定の支出も先取りで管理できます。 ■ 推し疲れ逆検知 使いすぎだけでなく、"推せていない"ときもそっと気づかせてくれる、やさしい通知。 ■ YouTube連携 推しのチャンネルを登録すれば、配信予定・最新動画をアプリ内でチェックできます。 ■ 思い出BOX 推し変・卒業があっても、記録は消さずに大切に保管。 ■ SNSシェア画像 今月の推し活を、推し色のグラデーションやフォトテンプレートでシェア用画像に。 ■ クラウドバックアップ 広告は表示されません。アクセス解析ツールも使用していません。 推し活を、これからも前向きに。

Screenshots

Budget Expense Tracker4 screens
推しメーター(OshiMeter)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 推しメーター(OshiMeter) at none against Budget Expense Tracker's 4. 推しメーター(OshiMeter) also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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 Expense Tracker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 推しメーター(OshiMeter) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Budget Expense Tracker ships an update every 11 days, 推しメーター(OshiMeter) every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Budget Expense Tracker versus 推しメーター(OshiMeter): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBudget Expense Tracker推しメーター(OshiMeter)
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRyosuke Hayashiakihito mitani

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Budget Expense Tracker

Subscriptions3
  • LockPay Monthly Plan7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • LockPay Annually Plan Premium Offer$19.991 Year
  • LockPay Annually Plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • LockPay Onetime Plan$99.99
None

推しメーター(OshiMeter)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Budget Expense Tracker free?
Budget Expense Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 推しメーター(OshiMeter) free?
推しメーター(OshiMeter) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Budget Expense Tracker or 推しメーター(OshiMeter) have ads?
Neither Budget Expense Tracker nor 推しメーター(OshiMeter) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Budget Expense Tracker or 推しメーター(OshiMeter)?
Budget Expense Tracker ships an update every 11 days, and 推しメーター(OshiMeter) every 3 days. Most recently, Budget Expense Tracker was updated on October 25, 2026 and 推しメーター(OshiMeter) on October 4, 2026.

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