# Buddy vs WiseWallets

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WiseWallets at 100% against Buddy's 48%. WiseWallets also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). Buddy's advantage is ratings volume (9.6K vs 3) and chart position (#68 vs unranked). 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 WiseWallets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WiseWallets holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buddy has 9.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Buddy's written reviews are positive against 100% of WiseWallets's.

Buddy ships an update every 9 days, WiseWallets every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddy | WiseWallets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-budget-planner-app/id936422955/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wisewallets/id6476206284/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | **#68** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Buddy Budgeting AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/936422954) | [Austin Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1250276025) |

## 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


### WiseWallets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wisewallets/id6476206284)

Manage your money with a fun and secure budgeting app. It offers automatic transaction imports, personalized budgeting adventures, and customizable themes. Enjoy regular updates and dedicated support for a delightful financial journey.

**Highlights:** Iron-clad transaction encryption, Auto-magic transaction imports, Personalized budgeting adventures, Custom themes and icons, Regular updates and support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buddy free?

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

### Is WiseWallets free?

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

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

WiseWallets is rated higher. Buddy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while WiseWallets averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Buddy or WiseWallets have ads?

Neither Buddy nor WiseWallets shows ads.

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

Buddy ships an update every 9 days, and WiseWallets every 2 days. Most recently, Buddy was updated on November 1, 2026 and WiseWallets on October 13, 2026.

---

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