The Truth About This Site

Spoiler: It's just me, a laptop, and an unhealthy obsession with budgeting apps

The Actual Real Numbers

18

Apps Reviewed

And my bank hates me for it

153

Possible Comparisons

Math is fun, kids!

$104

Monthly Cost If You're Insane

Please don't subscribe to all

3

Free Apps

Because I love you

4.2

Average Rating

I'm a tough critic

172

Total Features Tracked

Yes, I counted them all

1

Person Running This

It's lonely at the top

The Brutally Honest Origin Story

Look, I'll level with you. This whole thing started because I was procrastinating on actually using a budgeting app by researching ALL the budgeting apps. Classic, right?

"I spent more time comparing budgeting apps than I did budgeting. So I figured, why not turn my obsession into something useful?"

After downloading my 47th budgeting app (yes, I counted), I realized two things:

  1. There are WAY too many budgeting apps out there
  2. Most comparison sites are just affiliate link farms in disguise
  3. I apparently can't count to two

So here we are. One person, one mission: Review every damn budgeting app with the perfect blend of helpfulness and snark. Because if you're going to trust someone with your financial app recommendations, it might as well be someone who's made every money mistake in the book.

What You're Getting Into

✅ The Good Stuff

  • • Honest reviews that tell you what apps actually suck (spoiler: some really do)
  • • Real pricing info because "free*" usually means "free until you actually want to use it"
  • • Comparisons that make sense, not just feature checkboxes
  • • Zero affiliate links because I have trust issues with the internet

⚠️ Fair Warning

  • • Reviews might be snarky (okay, will definitely be snarky)
  • • I might make fun of apps with 47-step onboarding processes
  • • If your favorite app gets roasted, remember: it's all in good fun
  • • I update things when I can (between actual budgeting and Netflix)

My Review Philosophy

🎭 Humor > Corporate Speak

If an app says it has "synergistic financial empowerment features," I'm calling it what it is: a calculator with delusions of grandeur.

💰 Free Means Free

If your "free" app has more paywalls than useful features, expect me to mention it. Repeatedly. With charts.

🎯 Brutally Honest

Bad UX makes me cranky. Apps that hide their pricing make me crankier. My reviews reflect this emotional journey.

🤝 But Also Fair

Every app gets a fair shot. Even that one with Comic Sans font. (Okay, that one's gonna need extra coffee.)

My Secret Weapons

Since you're probably wondering how one person manages all this:

🧊

Pellet Ice

My one true obsession

🥤

Dr Pepper Zero

& Grape Juice (for the ice)

😤

Pure Stubbornness

Mostly this one

"Fun fact: I spent more on a pellet ice machine than most people spend on budgeting apps in a year. Priorities."

Ready for Some Real Talk?

Dive into reviews that actually tell you if an app is worth your time, money, and sanity. Fair warning: sacred cows will be tipped.

Show Me The Snark

* No budgeting apps were harmed in the making of this website. Their feelings, however...

Want to Yell at Me?

Got feedback? Found a typo? Want to defend your favorite app's honor? I'm here for all of it. Even the angry emails. Especially the angry emails.

But seriously, I'm always looking to improve this site. If you've got ideas, complaints, or just want to share your budgeting app horror stories, hit me up.

📧 hello@budgetingapps.org