# Buddy vs Spending Tracker

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spending Tracker at none against Buddy's 15. Spending Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Buddy's advantage is ratings volume (9.6K vs 1) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Spending Tracker 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buddy | Spending Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buddy-budget-planner-app/id936422955/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spending-tracker-spendkit/id6772575807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 169 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Buddy Budgeting AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/936422954) | [Jose Sapon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833571607) |

## What reviewers say

### Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #59 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


### Spending Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spending-tracker-spendkit/id6772575807)

This finance app helps you take control of your money by tracking expenses and monitoring income. It provides a clear overview of your financial situation, simplifies budgeting, and helps improve saving habits. Manage your money smarter with this practical and efficient tool.

**Highlights:** Track expenses, Monitor income, Simplify budgeting, Organize bills, Improve saving habits, Financial dashboard

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buddy free?

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

### Is Spending Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Buddy or Spending Tracker?

Spending Tracker is rated higher. Buddy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.6K ratings, while Spending Tracker averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Buddy or Spending Tracker have ads?

Neither Buddy nor Spending Tracker shows ads.

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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.*