Money Manager Expense & Budget
Money Manager is a highly-rated personal finance app praised for its ease of use and manual tracking capabilities, but recent updates have introduced significant bugs, particularly with recurring transactions and data syncing, leading to a decline in user satisfaction.
Money Manager Expense & Budget is a personal finance application that helps users track income and expenses, offering budgeting tools and visual reports. While many long-term users appreciate its simplicity and effectiveness for manual financial management, recent reviews highlight critical issues with recurring transactions, data backup, and app stability.
What users like
- Effective for manual tracking of income and expensesR1R4R11R13
- User-friendly interface and easy to get startedR9R11R13R17
- Provides useful charts and reports for financial insightsR8R11R39R42
- Supports multi-currency trackingR9
- One-time purchase to remove ads, which are generally not intrusive in the free versionR9R24R37R43
What users complain about
- Recurring transactions feature is buggy or non-functional, preventing users from seeing future financial projectionsR8R237R250R256
- Frequent app crashes and login issues, especially after recent updatesR6R26R288R296
- Lack of reliable data backup and sync across devices or platforms (Android to iOS, old phone to new phone)R81R140R383R415
- Cannot connect directly to bank accounts for automatic transaction importR425R512R596R628
- Ads have become more intrusive and sometimes cover parts of the interface in the free versionR146R286R432
- Difficulty changing the main currency without deleting all existing dataR320R653R657R687
- Interface is considered outdated and lacks customization options for categories and iconsR9R213R292
- Missing advanced budgeting features like custom budget categories, split payments, or payee trackingR130R218R417R558
- Lack of clear instructions or tutorials for new usersR299R314R318R577
- Sketchy or inappropriate advertisements have been reportedR352R353
Latest update · v2.14.1
What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):
The Quick entry widget has been added. The Income/Expense widget has been added. The Balance Payable widget has been added. The design of existing widgets has been updated.
Recurring themes
Who it's for
This app is for individuals who prefer to manually track their income and expenses and want a simple, calendar-based overview of their finances R15R42. It could be suitable for those who don't mind a somewhat dated interface and are looking for basic budgeting functions without bank connectivity. It is NOT for users who need reliable recurring transaction features, automatic bank syncing, cross-device data synchronization, or a modern, highly customizable interface R256R425R596.
Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, particularly concerning recurring transactions and app stability, which contrasts sharply with the high lifetime rating. Many positive reviews are older or focus on the app's basic functionality, while recent negative reviews highlight critical bugs that seem to have emerged or worsened over time. The developer's notes for the latest update do not address the most prominent issues reported by recent users.
Frequently asked
Does Money Manager sync with bank accounts?
Can I share my financial data with a partner?
Are recurring transactions reliable in Money Manager?
Can I change my main currency in the app?
What reviewers actually said
Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.
- [R1] Excelente: Mes es de gran ayuda para llevar mis cuentas y para ahorrar
- [R4] Good: This app good for my daily financial management. I have used 5 years ago and now still use it.
- [R11] Great Budget Tracker with Helpful Insights: Money Manager: Expense & Budget is one of the best apps I’ve used for keeping track of my daily income and expenses. The interface is simple, clean, and easy to use, making it quick to record transactions. I also like the detailed charts and reports that make it easy to understand where my money is going. I’m giving it 4 out of 5 stars because there is
- [R13] Muy útil - me encanta: Una forma fácil y sencilla de controlar tus finanzas
- [R9] Nice: It’s really use to easy and nice
- [R17] Excelente app: Me gusta mucho el nivel de organización que se puede tener
- [R8] Best budget buddy: The app is just perfect, i wished if i could see more figures and my spending habits Repeating payment is a bit annoying, it should be fixed on the calendar
- [R39] Es totalmente completa: La llevo usando un par de años ya, y me ha servido mucho para rastrear mi control de gastos y visualizarlo en una mejor manera. Gracias por seguir trabajando en la app.
- [R42] What I’ve been looking for: This is the spending tracking app I’ve been looking for. I manually input all of my transactions so I’m forced to be cognizant of how often I’m spending. My favorite part of the app is at the end of the month, seeing the color coded pie chart that breaks down my spending categories and they have one for income as well!
- [R24] Good: Good for daily calculation. I like it most for less Advertisements.
- [R37] Best app for keeping track of finances…and it’s free!: After Mint went through all the changes and merged with Credit Karma, I began the search for a comparable app where I could balance the amounts available in my accounts. After downloading and testing multiple apps I stumbled upon this one and it checked every box. I am able to keep track of multiple checking, savings, 401 k accounts in a very
- [R43] The app is amazing: I really like this app because it adds my money all months cause it shows that I am over or under as in did I spend too much or did I spend too little? I really do appreciate this app and there are ads, but they’re so nonexistence. That it’s not even a big deal
- [R237] Could be better: This app has so much potential but it’s not user friendly. It’s very complex for what it is. Also after you spend time entering all your incoming and outgoing transactions, it doesn’t update. I entered multiple dates on the calendar for the month and selected the repeat frequency for each yet only on day in the month had anything in it so nothing else updated. Not very useful. The
- [R250] Dreadful. Inexplicably bad: So I downloaded this with the aim of tracking bills. I enter everything as recurring monthly. Save. Disappears. So I do it again and again. Same thing. Then all of a sudden after a month, all those attempts now show and make a complete mess of things. Utterly useless. Use google calendar and sheets/numbers for the pie charts. This is a rip off being free due to time co
- [R256] nearly perfect for me: been looking for a good calendar based budget app, since i get multiple paydays at different times a month with different amounts. this was perfect (i thought) but not being able to see (and therefore plan) repeated inputs is wild. make it a toggled setting or something?? i'm not putting that in manually and this means i can't even get a full month's budget done. off i go to
- [R6] New version login problem: Unable to log into 4.14.0 after downloading. It opens momentarily and the closes before I have a chance to login on my iPhone.
- [R26] Glitches: Got all my transactions messed up in a day, lost tracking of all my information
- [R288] Getting “preparing for this country error” when logging in: I am unable to log in to the app. Hence unable to back up the data. Please assist
- [R296] App Crush: After updating app Crush Please fix this immediately
- [R81] Android phone backup cannot be imported to iPhone: I used this app on a Samsung phone, but after switching to an iPhone, I found that the data from the Samsung phone could not be imported to the iPhone, even after exporting an Excel file. It's too inconvenient. · translated
- [R140] Sync needed: App is good. I’ve been using it for more than 3 years, but there’s no sync between devices.
- [R383] Backup doesn’t work: No option to backup from a file between two devices. iCloud backup doesn’t exist in iCloud but shows in app.
- [R415] J’ai perdu toutes mes données même si elles étaient sauvegardées sur mon iCloud: J’ai perdu toutes mes données des 3 dernières Ann même si elles étaient sauvegardées sur mon icloud
- [R425] No bank connections: It’s a great app but it doesn’t have a bank connection option so i had to move on to another app. If bank/credit card connection feature will be added i’m likely to come back.
- [R512] Can’t link accounts: Can’t link accounts- not useful at this point
- [R596] Doesn’t sync with bank accounts: Doesn’t sync with bank accounts
- [R628] Not worth it: States you can connect you debit/credit card, but you cannot. Only bought this on the statement you could. Without connectivity to your card or syncing to your bank account this app is overly manual.
- [R146] Buena aplicación lástima los adds: Buena aplicación lástima los adds
- [R286] Nice and solid app ruined by ads: This used to be a nice app that can be used ok with a free version, however, recently, they increased the size of the ad banner and you can no longer press some areas of the app because they are covered by ads.
- [R432] Was a Fantastic app.: Till the ads have started popping in after every transaction entry. I gave it a 5 star initially, after the latest update this annoying feature of long ads with no skip option came. Well you just lost a customer while trying to get more. Good luck. 🤞🏼
- [R320] A simple resource is missing: Unfortunately, you can't change your main currency. If you try it, you will have to reset your data.
- [R653] Changes needed to the change main currency feature: Great interface and comprehensive features, but it makes no sense that changing the main currency requires all existing data to be deleted. This is inconvenient for someone who spends long periods of time in two countries.
- [R657] Changing main currency: Great app however downside is changing main currency will delete everything prior, not very user friendly for people moving countries or constantly travelling. (Secondary currency can be added but the total is always calculated in main currency so it becomes confusing if you have to convert in your head)
- [R687] Change main currency: I hope I can change the main currency without reset!
- [R213] Used to be nice and simple: Easy to use, straightforward, no bells and whistles. Now they have overcomplicated it. Leaving and moving on to another app that is more user friendly.
- [R292] Non starter: Terrible interface / layout. I cannot do the simplest of tasks. Can’t find the option I need.
- [R130] I like but..: Needs payee category so one can chart how much is spent at different stores and also needs a split payment option for different category purchases on the same bill.
- [R218] Not able to make custom budgets: This app is great but there is such a limited number of budget options. I can have a budget for my pets expenses but not my kids?
- [R417] Too simple: Does not have area to add bills. Crazy that this app rated high makes no sense that you cannot add home bills. Too simple
- [R558] Tags: Please add tags, it would be awesome.
- [R299] Mistake: Not sure why I got it. Very difficult to understand and setup. Asks for all bank and card details
- [R314] Incredibly hard to use: They give you no instruction or help whatsoever on how to use it
- [R318] Money manager: It would be helpful to have a help option or basic how to included within the program.
- [R577] Confusing but seems pretty good: I really like the idea of this app and I would like to use it to its full potential, but I'm having trouble with it and I suspect it's user error and I just don't really understand what I'm doing. I wish there was an optional tutorial to learn to use it.
- [R352] Please monitor and regulate your advertisements.: I received a pop-up saying, “Your account has been restricted. Your device has been detected as hacked after visiting an adult website.” I have never visited any adult websites, so seeing this kind of message is extremely offensive and inappropriate. This type of misleading and fear-inducing advertisement should not be allowed.
- [R353] Sketchy ads: A really sketchy ad popped up as I was using it saying my account has been locked and to go here to unlock it. If they’re allowing those kind of spam ads to be on their app? I’m not trusting it.
- [R15] Game changer: Everyone should be using this app. The younger or earlier in your finance journey the better. Make it a habit, just like sending a text its no big deal. Every dollar u spend or make - put it in immediately and forget about it. When u need to audit, do taxes or figure something out u will have it here. The more details the better with every entry and category. Cant recommend it enough
- [R22] Easy to use: Very easy to use and organize your expenses and income.
- [R23] Easy and Nive: Its the simplest app i have ever used but at the same time very very productive.
- [R61] Habiten que se pueda compartir con la pareja: Necesito poder compartir los datos con mi pareja en tiempo real y que el también pueda actializar
- [R676] Neutral: The app was great works perfect for single person, but their is no option to use the same account in two devices. Or else I should have given 5 star
- [R443] What about multi-user use?: Why is there still no multi-user editing and multi-user information sharing/syncing feature? · translated
- [R313] Future repeats: Unfortunately, not being able to see future transactions on their repeated dates has made this app pointless for me. Seeing it on the first of the month is not helpful either.
- [R401] Garbage: Trying to input a repeat income… nothing happens when I add it and nothing happens when I select repeat. Waste of time
- [R696] PC EDITING??: I like the app but I got the pro version to be able to access the desktop version ... it didn’t work
- [R510] Too Bad. In Ad Version I this App Would Be Great: I thought I’d finally found the money App I wanted. I entered all my data. I needed more accounts and computer back up so I bought the paid version. TWICE. No extra accounts no Mac back up. I can’t Use the App and all my time is wasted. WHY ARE THESE MONEY APPS THAT DON’T WORK IN THE APP STORE. Why are there no apps but those that look like t
Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store