# My Budget vs Expense Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Expense Tracker at 90% against My Budget's 68%. Expense Tracker also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 99) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Budget sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Expense Tracker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Expense Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Expense Tracker has 3K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of My Budget's written reviews are positive against 90% of Expense Tracker's.

My Budget ships an update every 2 weeks, Expense Tracker every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Budget | Expense Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (99 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-budget-expense-tracker/id995661933/reviews) | **[4.9 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expense-tracker-money-note/id1320730220/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 99 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **89.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiago Pitteri](https://appshunter.io/developer/995661932) | [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469) |

## What reviewers say

### My Budget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-budget-expense-tracker/id995661933)

Easily track your spending and income without complex spreadsheets. Organize expenses with custom categories, view clear reports, and sync your data across devices. Upgrade for an ad-free experience and unlock all features.

**Highlights:** Fast expense tracking, Clear reports and insights, Customizable categories, Cloud sync and backup, Ad-free premium option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | per year |
| Quarterly subscription | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| Semi-Annual subscription | $11.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual subscription | $14.99 | per year |


### Expense Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expense-tracker-money-note/id1320730220)

This app offers a straightforward way to track your income and expenses without requiring account registration or bank connections. It prioritizes local data storage for speed and security, with a familiar interface for instant budgeting. Customize themes, export data, and secure your finances with a passcode.

**Highlights:** Simple and easy to use, No account registration, Local data storage, Budget settings by category, Monthly, yearly, and cumulative reports, CSV and PDF export, Passcode lock with Face ID/Touch ID

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Removing Ads | $12.99 | one-time |
| Premium Service (Lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and understand
- 🎨 Customizable interface with icons and colors
- 📊 Clear visual representation of expenses and income
- 🔍 Detailed expense tracking and categorization
- 🗓️ Convenient calendar view for daily expenses

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗓️ No option to lock or protect past months' data
- 💳 Lacks support for tracking credit card payments
- 🔍 Search function could be improved
- 💱 Limited currency options

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss after uninstalling and reinstalling the app
- Issues with date synchronization after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to set budgets for expense categories
- Option to mark expenses as 'paid'
- Sync data across multiple devices
- More detailed reporting and analytics
- Support for multiple accounts/wallets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Budget free?

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

### Is Expense Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, My Budget or Expense Tracker?

Expense Tracker is rated higher. My Budget averages 4.6 out of 5 from 99 ratings, while Expense Tracker averages 4.9 from 3K ratings.

### Do My Budget or Expense Tracker have ads?

Both My Budget and Expense Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, My Budget or Expense Tracker?

My Budget ships an update every 2 weeks, and Expense Tracker every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Budget was updated on November 6, 2026 and Expense Tracker on November 6, 2026.

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