# EveryDollar vs Shortfall

The clearest difference is update cadence: EveryDollar at every 2 days against Shortfall's every 2 weeks. EveryDollar also leads on ratings volume (84K vs 1) and chart position (#16 vs unranked). Shortfall's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EveryDollar sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Shortfall sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shortfall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EveryDollar has 84K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

EveryDollar ships an update every 2 days, Shortfall every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EveryDollar | Shortfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (84K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everydollar-budget-management/id942571931/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortfall-paperwork-check/id6763161521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 152 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Lampo Group Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/380709890) | [Steven Knauss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877190883) |

## What reviewers say

### EveryDollar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/everydollar-budget-management/id942571931)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Finance, #101 Top Free · Finance (US App Store)

This app helps you create custom budgets, track expenses, and manage your money effectively. It aims to reveal hidden savings and empower you to pay off debt, build wealth, and achieve your financial goals.

**Highlights:** Create custom budgets, Track expenses and transactions, Manage bills and income, Set financial goals, Automated bank connections, Money saving tips

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EveryDollar Plus | $7.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Premium (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| EveryDollar Premium (Monthly) | $17.99 | per month |
| Ramsey+ (Three Month) | $59.99 | per 3 months |
| EveryDollar Premium (Annual) | $79.99 | per year |
| Ramsey+ (Annual) | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful budgeting tool
- 🚀 Helps with financial organization
- 💡 Customizable budgeting categories
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 🚀 Simplifies budgeting process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Connectivity issues with Canadian banks
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Lack of support and tutorials
- 🚫 Limited functionality in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Transactions disappearing or duplicating
- Incorrect budget calculations
- Frequent login requirements
- Slow app loading times
- Incompatibility with certain bank accounts

**Requested features**

- Ability to share budget with partner
- Automatic categorization of transactions
- Recurring expense calendar
- Sinking funds functionality improvements
- Dark mode option


### Shortfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shortfall-paperwork-check/id6763161521)

This app helps car buyers avoid hidden fees by scanning contracts and flagging charges higher than typical for their state. It provides a free initial audit and an optional one-time purchase for unlimited use and advanced features like tracking dealer revisions.

**Highlights:** Scan car contracts with camera or PDF, Flag fees higher than typical for your state, Analyze interest rates and doc fees, Track dealer contract revisions, Check Kelley Blue Book trade-in values, Private by design, no account needed

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Audits | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EveryDollar free?

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

### Is Shortfall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EveryDollar or Shortfall?

Shortfall is rated higher. EveryDollar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 84K ratings, while Shortfall averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EveryDollar or Shortfall have ads?

Neither EveryDollar nor Shortfall shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EveryDollar or Shortfall?

EveryDollar ships an update every 2 days, and Shortfall every 2 weeks. Most recently, EveryDollar was updated on October 23, 2026 and Shortfall on October 20, 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.*