# Buddy vs Oops­

The clearest difference is rating: Buddy at 4.7 against Oops­'s 3.7. Buddy also leads on review sentiment (49% vs 32%) and chart position (#65 vs unranked). Oops­'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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 Oops­ sells 8 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 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.5K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Buddy's written reviews are positive against 32% of Oops­'s.

Buddy ships an update every 9 days, Oops­ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddy | Oops­ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-budget-planner-app/id936422955/reviews)** | [3.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oops/id1593466495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.5K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **48.9% of reviews** | 31.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#65** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 133 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) | [Oops Finance, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593466497) |

## What reviewers say

### Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #65 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


### Oops­

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oops/id1593466495)

Gain financial awareness by linking bank accounts to track spending in one place. Sort transactions as you spend and use a dedicated button to identify and review impulse purchases. Build awareness to become a better spender.

**Highlights:** Link unlimited bank accounts, Track all spending in one place, Sort transactions in real-time, Identify impulse purchases, Review spending habits, Build financial awareness

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oops Gold | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Oops Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Oops Gold | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual $39.99 | $39.99 | per year |
| Oops Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| First Time Connection | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Visually appealing and intuitive interface
- 🕹️ Fun and engaging way to track spending
- 🔍 Comprehensive transaction categorization
- 🤝 Ability to share spending with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 App no longer works or has stopped functioning
- 💰 Excessive paywalls and subscription requirements
- 🔒 Concerns about security and data privacy
- 🔁 Frequent disconnections from bank accounts

**Reported bugs**

- Transactions disappearing or not syncing properly
- Inability to log in or access account information
- Glitches during onboarding and setup process

**Requested features**

- Custom spending categories
- Budgeting and goal-setting tools
- Integration with more financial institutions
- Improved customer support and responsiveness


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buddy free?

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

### Is Oops­ free?

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

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

Buddy is rated higher. Buddy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.5K ratings, while Oops­ averages 3.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Buddy or Oops­ have ads?

Neither Buddy nor Oops­ shows ads.

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

Buddy ships an update every 9 days, and Oops­ every 2 days. Most recently, Buddy was updated on September 26, 2026 and Oops­ on September 15, 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.*