# Buddy vs Mintyn

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mintyn at none against Buddy's 15. Mintyn also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Buddy's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (9.5K vs 334). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Mintyn asks for nothing beyond the download.

Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buddy has 9.5K ratings behind it against 334, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Buddy's written reviews are positive against 47% of Mintyn's.

Buddy ships an update every 9 days, Mintyn every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddy | Mintyn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-budget-planner-app/id936422955/reviews)** | [4.4 (334 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintyn-everything-finance/id1470644607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 334 |
| Positive reviews | **48.9% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buddy Budgeting AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/936422954) | [Mint Financial Technology Service](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470644606) |

## What reviewers say

### Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-budget-planner-app/id936422955)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps you create and manage personal or shared budgets. Track expenses, connect your bank account for automatic transaction import, and gain a clear overview of your spending, income, and savings. It also features tools to split costs and settle up with others.

**Highlights:** Create personal budgets, Shared budgeting for couples/groups, Connect bank accounts for transaction import, Detailed spending and income overview, Expense splitting and settlement tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buddy Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Buddy Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Buddy Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Buddy Premium | $16.99 | per year |
| Buddy Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Buddy Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Buddy Premium | $34.99 | per year |
| Buddy Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Buddy Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 💡 Customizable categories
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Helps with budgeting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Recurring transactions not working properly
- 🐛 Balance not carrying over to next month
- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🐛 Transactions disappearing or resetting
- 💸 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring transactions not working as expected
- Balance not carrying over to next month
- Syncing issues between devices
- Transactions disappearing or resetting
- Inability to edit categories without creating new ones

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for transactions
- Bill reminders and due date tracking
- Ability to hide/exclude certain transactions
- Savings/investment tracking
- Multi-currency support


### Mintyn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mintyn-everything-finance/id1470644607)

Manage all your finances in one place. Send and receive money, pay bills, shop, invest, and save. Offers free current accounts for individuals and businesses, plus tools for expense tracking and cardless withdrawals.

**Highlights:** Free current accounts, Send and receive money, Pay bills, Shop for groceries and food, Invest and save, Expense tracking analytics, Cardless ATM withdrawals

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and seamless transactions
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative digital banking features
- ⏱️ Quick account opening process
- 💰 No hidden charges

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Frequent transaction failures and errors
- 📵 Poor or non-existent customer support
- 🔴 Money held or frozen without explanation
- ⚠️ Balance display issues and glitches
- 🚫 Withdrawal limits and restrictions

**Reported bugs**

- Balance display shows XXXXX.XX instead of actual amount
- Eye logo to reveal balance is unresponsive
- App crashes during registration
- Network connection errors preventing login
- Transfer and payment processing failures

**Requested features**

- Add more financial institutions to transaction list (e.g., Carbon bank)
- ATM card functionality
- Call/phone support option
- Better weekend support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buddy free?

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

### Is Mintyn free?

Mintyn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buddy or Mintyn?

Buddy is rated higher. Buddy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Mintyn averages 4.4 from 334 ratings.

### Do Buddy or Mintyn have ads?

Neither Buddy nor Mintyn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buddy or Mintyn?

Buddy ships an update every 9 days, and Mintyn every 2 weeks. Most recently, Buddy was updated on September 24, 2026 and Mintyn on September 21, 2026.

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