Best Salary Expenses Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated October 2026

Salary Cycle is the household name in salary expenses, but it's far from the only option. We track 248+ alternatives and competitors on iOS β€” many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Salary Expenses Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Salary Cycle - Budget PlannerSalary Cycle - Budget PlannerFreeβ€”NoNoJul 2026
2Buddy: Budget Planner AppBuddy: Budget Planner AppFree4.7β˜… (9.5K)NoYesOct 2026
3Salary Planner Budget & TrackSalary Planner Budget & TrackFreeβ€”NoYesSep 2026
4Money Manager Expense & BudgetMoney Manager Expense & BudgetFree4.8β˜… (19K)YesYesOct 2026
5Monthly Expense TrackerMonthly Expense Tracker$0.99β€”NoNoJul 2026
6Expenses: Budget Money TrackerExpenses: Budget Money TrackerFreeβ€”YesYesMay 2026
7Expense Tracker & ManagerExpense Tracker & ManagerFree4.6β˜… (472)YesNoSep 2026
8Money Manager: Daily ExpensesMoney Manager: Daily ExpensesFree5.0β˜… (3)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Salary Expenses

Buddy: Budget Planner App#2

Buddy: Budget Planner App by Buddy Budgeting AB

Bill Tracker & Money Manager
Strong Contender
πŸ’° Finance
4.7😐(9.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#66in Finance
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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.

What We Love

  • πŸš€ Easy to use
  • πŸ‘ Visually appealing
  • πŸ’‘ Customizable categories
  • πŸš€ Intuitive interface
  • πŸ‘ Helps with budgeting
  • πŸ‘ Manually entering transactions
  • πŸ‘ Great for those who don't want to link bank accounts

Room to Improve

  • πŸ› Recurring transactions not working properly
  • πŸ› Balance not carrying over to next month
  • πŸ› Syncing issues between devices
  • πŸ› Transactions disappearing or resetting
  • πŸ’Έ Expensive subscription
  • πŸ› Inability to split transactions
  • πŸ› Inaccurate category assignments

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FAQ about Salary Expenses

Are there free salary expenses apps for iPhone?
Yes β€” 19 of the top salary expenses apps we rank are free to download, including Salary Cycle - Budget Planner and Buddy: Budget Planner App.
Salary Cycle - Budget Planner has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ salary expenses apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.