Comparison

Bills Manager vs Pay Next

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

Head to head
About

Bills Manager

Easily track your bills and avoid late fees with this intuitive app. It offers a clean interface for managing payments, viewing upcoming due dates, and receiving customizable notifications. All your data is stored locally on your device for privacy.

Highlights
  • Monthly bill list
  • Calendar view
  • Past due and upcoming bills overview
  • Recurring bills management
  • Customizable notifications
  • Attach photos to bills
  • Backup and restore via Dropbox
Features
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Bills Manager helps you stay on top of your payments and avoid costly late fees. With a clean and intuitive design, it makes tracking your bills simple and stress-free. The concept is straightforward — easily keep track of what’s been paid and what’s coming due each month. No registration, no bank connection, and no Internet required. All your data stays safely on your iPhone, and you can manually back up or restore it at any time. Main Features: - Monthly bill list, sorted by status and due date - Calendar view - Past due and upcoming bills overview - Passcode and Touch ID protection - Recurring bills - Attach photos to bills - AutoPay tracking - Customizable notifications (choose how many days before and at what time you’re reminded) - Backup and restore via Dropbox - Account history - Quick Pay option - Charts by month, quarter, or year - Custom icons and colors to identify bills easily If you enjoy using Bills Manager, please take a moment to rate or review the app — your feedback helps us make it even better!

About

Pay Next

Easily track upcoming bills and their due dates. This app provides a clear overview of your expenses, payment history, and monthly financial summaries without requiring bank syncing or account setup. Stay organized and avoid late payments with this straightforward tool.

Highlights
  • Bill tracking at a glance
  • Upcoming bill calendar
  • Payment history log
  • Monthly financial summaries
  • No bank syncing required
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Pay Next is the simplest way to stay on top of your bills. See what's coming, when it's due, and how much it'll cost — all in one clean, straightforward app. No bank syncing, no accounts, no setup complications. Just open the app, add your bills, and never miss another due date. SEE WHAT'S DUE AT A GLANCE Your next bill sits right at the top of the Current tab with the due date, amount, and one-tap options to pay now or mark as paid. Scroll down to see every upcoming bill in order of urgency so you always know what's coming next. UP NEXT PLANNING The Up Next tab shows you every upcoming bill on the calendar — subscriptions, utilities, loan payments, anything that hits your account on a regular schedule. See the full picture of the month ahead and plan accordingly. PAYMENT HISTORY Every bill you mark as paid is saved to the History tab with the date and amount. Look back at any time to see what you've paid, when, and to whom. Clear the history whenever you want a fresh start. MONTHLY STATS The Stats tab gives you a real understanding of where your money goes every month. See how much is due, how much you've paid, your year-to-date total, and how many bills you're actively tracking. Your financial picture in one screen. THE TOOLKIT Pay Next works great on its own — and even better alongside our full suite of finance tools. Jump into Payday Timer to count down your next paycheck, Rent Due Timer to stay ahead of rent, BridgeBudget to manage your monthly finances, and Split My Paycheck to divide your income into clear categories. DESIGNED FOR REAL PEOPLE No ads. No accounts. No bank logins. No subscriptions required. Your data stays on your device. Whether you're juggling a handful of subscriptions or tracking every household bill, Pay Next gives you a clear view of what's due and when. Download Pay Next today and never miss another bill.

Screenshots

Bills Manager4 screens
Pay Next4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pay Next at none against Bills Manager's 1. Pay Next also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Bills Manager's advantage is ratings volume (8.1K vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Bills Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pay Next asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pay Next holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bills Manager has 8.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bills Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, Pay Next every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Bills Manager versus Pay Next: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBills ManagerPay Next
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (8.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJose Fabian PenaJonathan Burks

Bugs and requests

Bills Manager

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recurring bills automatically turning off
  • Paid bills getting unmarked after app use
  • Crashes when marking bills as paid

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to set bills with no end date
  • Ability to track paydays and link them to bills
  • Export/import functionality for bill data
  • Customizable notification settings
  • Integration with mobile banking apps

Pay Next

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bills Manager

One-time1
  • Remove ads$5.99
None

Pay Next

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bills Manager free?
Bills Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pay Next free?
Pay Next is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bills Manager or Pay Next?
Pay Next is rated higher. Bills Manager averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Pay Next averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Bills Manager or Pay Next have ads?
Bills Manager shows ads; Pay Next does not.
Which is updated more often, Bills Manager or Pay Next?
Bills Manager ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pay Next every 3 months. Most recently, Bills Manager was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pay Next on October 24, 2026.

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