# Buddy vs Couples Budget Tracker

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Buddy at 9.6K against Couples Budget Tracker's 29. Buddy also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#71 vs unranked). Couples Budget Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Buddy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Couples Budget Tracker 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buddy has 9.6K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 48% and 48% positive.

Buddy ships an update every 9 days, Couples Budget Tracker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddy | Couples Budget Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-budget-planner-app/id936422955/reviews)** | [4.5 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couples-budget-trackerbalance/id1622398024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | **48.5% of reviews** | 48.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buddy Budgeting AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/936422954) | [WELLCODE SRL SEMPLIFICATA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622398386) |

## What reviewers say

### Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #71 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


### Couples Budget Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couples-budget-trackerbalance/id1622398024)

Easily manage shared finances and track joint expenses with your partner. Define budgets, categorize spending, and monitor financial habits together. Offers a streamlined experience for couples to stay on top of their household finances.

**Highlights:** Shared budget definition, Fast expense categorization, Spending habit monitoring, Recurring expense tracking, Partner invitation and collaboration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Balance Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Balance Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Balance Premium | $74.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buddy free?

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

### Is Couples Budget Tracker free?

Couples Budget Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Buddy or Couples Budget Tracker?

Buddy is rated higher. Buddy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Couples Budget Tracker averages 4.5 from 29 ratings.

### Do Buddy or Couples Budget Tracker have ads?

Neither Buddy nor Couples Budget Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buddy or Couples Budget Tracker?

Buddy ships an update every 9 days, and Couples Budget Tracker every 3 days. Most recently, Buddy was updated on October 31, 2026 and Couples Budget Tracker on October 30, 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.*