Budget Bestie
Budget Bestie Corp. Finance iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Budget Bestie is a free Finance app for iPhone and iPad by Budget Bestie Corp. Rated 4.7/5 from 3,132 ratings. Requires iOS 16.0. Updated September 16, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.7
- 3.1K ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 104 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Sep 16
- 2026 · v1.6.4
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About Budget Bestie
hey bestie, ready to make budgeting effortless? with budget bestie, you can take full control of your money on your own terms—whether you get paid weekly, biweekly, twice a month, or monthly, we’ve got you covered. using the cash stuffing method, you’ll say goodbye to stress and hello to a budgeting approach that fits your life perfectly. okay but what’s cash stuffing? 1. create envelopes – create an envelope for each expense category like food, eating out, rent 2. stuff your envelopes – put all of your cash into envelopes based on how much you’ll spend before you get paid again 3. spend your money – this is the fun part - don’t feel guilty for spending your hard earned money. when you buy something, use the cash from the corresponding envelope 4. get paid, repeat - record your income (cha-ching) and go back to step 2, stuff your envelopes how budget bestie works - no need to carry cash - we’ve taken this 100+ year old proven technique and put it in your iPhone - say bye to math and spreadsheets - we’ll recommend how much to stuff into each envelope based on previous spending habits and upcoming bills - avoid late fees by getting reminded - we’ll send you a notification when you haven’t recorded paying a recurring expense - hit your savings goals - create savings envelopes and we’ll make sure you’re on track to hit your goals - budget on your schedule - whether it’s weekly, biweekly, twice a month, or monthly, you can budget based on what works for you what our besties are saying: “First full month of the app and it's so simple. I've not had to dip into my emergency fund or sinking fund or use overdraft. I've even managed to put some money towards debt and not reuse it” - @Nicola Disney Pomeranian Mummy "Been using budget bestie for a month!The monthly recap made me realize I spend so much on little things (like buying to go lunch everyday) since it's in budget, but never seen how much it adds up" – @Julia "This app is great I have been searching for a budgeting app that lets me budget per check and this is it” - @Chy6699 “Definitely helped me the last two weeks. Can't wait to see how much money I can save.” - @Erin Backes subscription details: before your free trial begins, you’ll choose between a monthly or annual subscription. subscriptions are billed and managed directly by Apple. you can manage or cancel your subscription anytime within your iPhone settings app. terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Ratings & reviews
4.7
3.1K ratings
What’s new
Version 1.6.4 · Updated September 16, 2026
hey besties, couple bug fixes included in this release. Keep on stuffing those envelopes!
App privacy
The developer, Budget Bestie Corp., reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: User ID, Device ID
- Usage Data: Other Usage Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Usage Data: Other Usage Data
- Identifiers: Device ID, User ID
- Purchases: Purchase History
- Financial Info: Other Financial Info
- User Content: Customer Support
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data
- Contact Info: Email Address, Name
Used for: Third-Party Advertising, Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Email Address
- Identifiers: User ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction
Used for: Developer’s Advertising or Marketing, Analytics, Product Personalization
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Bestie | 4.7 / 5 (3,132 ratings) | Free | September 16, 2026 |
| Buddy: Budget Planner App | 4.7 / 5 (9,494) | Free | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Budget app - spending tracker | 4.7 / 5 (15,940) | Free | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Fleur - Budget Planner App | 4.8 / 5 (12,893) | Free | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Goodbudget Budget Planner | 4.6 / 5 (13,460) | Free | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Weekly: Budget Planner & Bills | 4.8 / 5 (3,766) | Free | Aug 12, 2026 |
| YNAB | 4.8 / 5 (61,640) | Free | Sep 23, 2026 |