Comparison

Ace Budget 3 vs Easy Expenses Tracker 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Ace Budget 3

Easily track your spending and manage your finances with this intuitive personal finance app. Create custom budgets, schedule recurring transactions, and view insightful reports. Securely access your data with biometric authentication and sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Biometric authentication (Face ID/Touch ID)
  • iCloud data synchronization
  • Customizable budget cycles
  • Recurring transaction scheduling
  • Photo receipt capture
  • Charts and reports
  • Data export (CSV/HTML)
Features
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Ace Budget 3 is an easy to use personal finance application to help you track your spending and keep to a budget. You can create daily, weekly, monthly, semimonthly, quarterly, and yearly budgets. You will be able to schedule recurring transactions, set reminders, view graphs, compare historical data, and much more. Every feature of Ace Budget 3 is designed to be quick, clean, intuitive, and easy to use. FEATURES * Face ID and Touch ID Support - Use Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate and launch the app quicker and more conveniently. * Sync Data via iCloud - Sync your data across iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices. * Universal Binary - Designed for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad devices. No need to buy separate apps for each device. * Charts and Reports - See your monthly income and expenses through charts and reports. * Photo Receipts - Capture and store photo receipt as part of a transaction. * AirPrint Support - Print reports directly from your iPhone or iPad to any AirPrint-enabled printer. * Multiple Budget Cycles - Create daily, weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly budget cycles. * Transaction Reminder - Set reminders for scheduled transactions to warn you when expenses are due. * Transactions Scheduling - Schedule recurring transactions based on the start date and frequency you choose. * Quick Entry List - Create a repeating transaction list for quick selection instead of retyping details. * Smart Autocomplete - As you type, a list will show the previously entered descriptions for you to select from to save re-typing. * Search - Quickly search for transactions and edit from the same screen. * Budget History - At the end each cycle, all information for a budget category is archived and can be easily viewed for comparative purposes. * Transfer - Move funds from one budget category to another in a single operation. * Export Capability - Export budget data in CSV or HTML format for external viewing. * Customization Settings & Themes - Configurable settings and themes to customize the application based on your preferences. * Budget Delete Lock - Prevents accidental deletion of all the transactions under a budget category. * Customizable Sorting - Sort transactions based on your preference either ASC or DESC order by date. * Backup / Restore - You can backup and restore via Dropbox, email, or iTunes file sharing. * Clean, Intuitive User Interface * FREE Ace Budget 3 Lite Version - Please download the Ace Budget 3 Lite version to try before you buy. * If you like this app, then please support us with a positive rating. Thank you!

About

Easy Expenses Tracker 2

Effortlessly track your spending and income with this intuitive finance app. Visualize your financial habits with charts and reports, set budget goals, and gain insights into your spending patterns. Supports over 100 currencies and offers advanced features with a premium upgrade.

Highlights
  • Track expenses and income
  • Instant financial overview dashboard
  • Powerful spending reports
  • Set and monitor budget goals
  • Receipt photo capture
  • CSV & PDF export
  • AI spending insights and chat assistant (Premium)
Features
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Take control of your finances with Easy Expense Tracker. Whether you're managing daily coffee runs or tracking monthly bills, this app makes it effortless to record every transaction, understand your spending habits, and stay within budget — all in a clean, intuitive interface designed for iPhone. TRACK EVERY TRANSACTION Add expenses and income in seconds. Pick a category, enter an amount, add a payee, write a note, and even attach a receipt photo. Your complete transaction history is always organized, searchable, and ready to review. Support for 100+ global currencies means the app works wherever you are. INSTANT FINANCIAL OVERVIEW The dashboard gives you a real-time snapshot of your finances. See your net balance, total income, and total expenses for any time period — this week, this month, this year, or a custom range. An interactive spending chart breaks down exactly where your money goes by category, so nothing gets lost. POWERFUL REPORTS The Reports tab turns your data into clarity: • Spending trends over time with a visual line chart • Income vs. expenses comparison for the last 6 months • Month-over-month spending comparison with percentage change • Full category breakdown with amounts and percentages • Behavioral insights: average daily spend, busiest day, and total transaction count BUDGET GOALS Assign monthly spending limits to any category. Color-coded progress bars update in real time — green when you're on track, orange when approaching the limit, red when over. Know your budget status at a glance before you spend. PREMIUM — UNLOCK THE FULL EXPERIENCE iCloud Sync Seamlessly sync all your data across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Changes appear on every device automatically. Your data lives in your private iCloud — never shared, never sold. Unlimited Transactions The free plan supports up to 50 transactions. Premium removes all limits so you can track your complete financial history without interruption. Recurring Transactions Automate bills, rent, subscriptions, and salary. Set any frequency — daily, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, or yearly. Transactions are created automatically on schedule, so you never miss an entry. AI Spending Insights On-device intelligence analyzes your transaction history and surfaces personalized insights — your top spending category, savings compared to last month, average daily spend, and actionable tips to help you spend smarter. AI Chat Assistant Ask questions about your finances in plain English. "How much did I spend on dining last month?" or "What are my biggest expenses this year?" Get instant answers pulled directly from your personal data, processed entirely on your device. Receipt Capture Snap a photo of any receipt and attach it directly to a transaction. Images are automatically compressed and stored with your records — perfect for expense reports or tax documentation. CSV & PDF Export Export your transaction history as a CSV spreadsheet or a formatted PDF report. Ideal for tax season, sharing with an accountant, or keeping your own records. Import Transactions Migrate from another app or import directly from your bank. Supports CSV and OFX (Open Financial Exchange) formats so your complete history comes with you. Spending Alerts Get notified before you go over budget. Set threshold alerts per category and receive a weekly digest summarizing your spending activity. PRIVATE & SECURE All data is stored locally on your device using Apple's SwiftData framework. iCloud Sync uses your own private CloudKit database — your financial information is never accessible to anyone else. Protect the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode so only you can access your data. Premium features require a subscription. Cancel anytime in App Store Settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy : https://www​.mobileinnov​.com​/​Privacy​Policy​.html

Screenshots

Ace Budget 34 screens
Easy Expenses Tracker 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Easy Expenses Tracker 2 at Free against Ace Budget 3's $1.99. Easy Expenses Tracker 2 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Ace Budget 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (338 vs 1). On ads, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Easy Expenses Tracker 2 is free to download; Ace Budget 3 costs $1.99 up front. Easy Expenses Tracker 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Ace Budget 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Easy Expenses Tracker 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ace Budget 3 has 338 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Ace Budget 3 versus Easy Expenses Tracker 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAce Budget 3Easy Expenses Tracker 2
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (338 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings338 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#135 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSVT SoftwareMobile Innovations LLC

Customer experience

Ace Budget 3

All ratings336 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative35.7%

Easy Expenses Tracker 2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Ace Budget 3

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • iCloud sync issues causing data loss
  • Recurring transactions not working properly
  • Budget categories overlapping with UI elements

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to manually adjust budget cycle dates
  • Option to view/edit past months' data
  • Sync with Accounts 3 app
  • Multi-user support for shared budgets
  • More customization options (colors, graphs, etc.)

Easy Expenses Tracker 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ace Budget 3

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Easy Expenses Tracker 2

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Upgrade7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Ace Budget 3 free?
Ace Budget 3 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Easy Expenses Tracker 2 free?
Easy Expenses Tracker 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ace Budget 3 or Easy Expenses Tracker 2?
Easy Expenses Tracker 2 is rated higher. Ace Budget 3 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Easy Expenses Tracker 2 averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Ace Budget 3 or Easy Expenses Tracker 2 have ads?
Neither Ace Budget 3 nor Easy Expenses Tracker 2 shows ads.

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