# Buddy vs Billsy

The clearest difference is rating: Buddy at 4.7 against Billsy's 3.9. Buddy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Billsy's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Billsy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buddy has 9.6K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Buddy's written reviews are positive against 53% of Billsy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Buddy ships an update every 9 days, Billsy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddy | Billsy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-budget-planner-app/id936422955/reviews)** | [3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billsy-subscription-tracker/id1558377953/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **53.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buddy Budgeting AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/936422954) | [GOFORTH TECH VENTURES INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558377955) |

## What reviewers say

### Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #68 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


### Billsy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/billsy-subscription-tracker/id1558377953)

Effortlessly manage personal and business finances with a unified dashboard, bill calendar, and automatic reminders. Track subscriptions, gain insights into spending, and avoid financial pitfalls with over 200 pre-filled templates.

**Highlights:** Unified financial dashboard, 200+ pre-filled expense templates, Comprehensive bill calendar, Insightful spend visualization, Automatic bill reminders, Custom bill entries, Exclusive offers

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bills Organizer: Monthly Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Bills Organizer: Annual Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock Billsy Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buddy free?

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

### Is Billsy free?

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

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

Buddy is rated higher. Buddy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Billsy averages 3.9 from 24 ratings.

### Do Buddy or Billsy have ads?

Billsy shows ads; Buddy does not.

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

Buddy ships an update every 9 days, and Billsy every 2 months. Most recently, Buddy was updated on November 1, 2026 and Billsy on October 6, 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.*