Buddy: Budget & Save Money

Name: Buddy: Budget & Save Money
Rating: 4.7358 (5299 reviews)

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Buddy: Budget & Save Money

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User Reviews for Buddy: Budget & Save Money

Bank connection doesn’t work, hard to contact

I LOVE the design and functionality of the app. It’s super clean and functional, and is the only app I’ve found that allows you to connect your bank accounts AND budget bi-weekly - and if your paid bi-weekly, you understand how hard it is to manage your budget using all those monthly apps out there. This combination makes this app an absolute win-win!Now for the negative; my particular bank (Cadence) is not connecting for some reason. Until this is fixed where I can download transactions from my bank, it’s pretty useless because I simply can’t take the time to manually enter transactions. I’ve gone through the “submit feedback” button in the app, but have not gotten a response back. And with only a 7 day free trial period, I can’t afford to just sit around and wait hoping they contact me, so I had to cancel my subscription for now. Overall - great app, just make sure your bank connection works. Buddy team, improving your responsiveness, including sending an email letting people know you’ve received their feedback and are looking into it, would help so I don’t feel like my question is just going into a black hole. I really hope the bank connection gets fixed with Cadence so I can use the app.

abm136, May 03, 2023

It’s decent

Update: after using this for almost a week I really don’t like it I’m taking off a star… when I upload all my current bank transactions it tells me my “updated current balance” and I go into my bank account just to double check the balance is correct on Buddy and it’s not… there’s no pending transactions these are transactions that have gone through and Buddy registers that and has all my transactions in my buddy account but for whatever reason it always tells me I have more than what I actually have in my bank…. The transactions also don’t go through on my budget categories… so I say I have $130 to use on my credit card bill… the transaction comes out and on my budget category it still says I have $130 left to spend this month. It just lags horribly and doesn’t stay up to date… I canceled and will be looking for a new app. It’s good, better than mint because you have more options but when I linked my bank account to make seeing my transactions and just overall budget easier it has some of my transactions actions listed twice and then it mixed up my credit card with my checking account so I had to go in and list my “credit” as “checking” on each transaction and then it doesn’t have an accurate checking balance even though it’s linked to my bank so that’s strange. I went in and manually put my current balance though… I’ll try it because I paid for the month so we’ll see if I like it or it grows on me.

Aj9329, May 24, 2023

I’ve been looking for an app like this for a long time!

It does EXACTLY what I want except… I wish the rollover (which is a feature you don’t have to use if you don’t want to!) was by category so that I can “save up” in certain categories almost like a savings account. For example, I want to have a budget of $50 for gifts that would rollover to the next period so I have $100 the next period. This would help for things like birthdays and holidays!Also the transferring money between accounts is bit confusing. For example, I used a credit card to pay for several things, then eventually I’ll use the money in my checking to pay the card. This can be done as a transfer between accounts, but a transfer requires a category (when all the transactions have already been accounted for in their respective categories!) Maybe an option set as “paying off a card” that doesn’t affect the budget itself? Because it’s not existing debt, but debt accumulated that period. Am I making sense? 😂😅Regardless, I love this app and even if I have to do something manually, it’s superior to other apps, and the free version is not limiting at all! I’m considering upgrading to the paid version.

alicekim1995, Apr 18, 2022

The Perfect Manual Budgeting App!!!!

I have been struggling to find a good budgeting method for a long time, as I have had my budget worked out in a spreadsheet, but previously had no convenient way to track it. Other account-linked budgeting apps like Mint just don’t process the transactions the way I would like and it ends up being more work to try to maintain it than it would be to do it manually — and even then it still wasn’t totally correct. With Buddy I have been able to exactly translate my budget into it and I am so pleased with all the customization options (even in the free version!). I love that I can schedule recurring payments and choose to account for them in advance so that I know how much I actually have left for discretionary spending. After using for 2 weeks this has already helped me to be more engaged with my day to day spending and stay on track! I could not have designed the features better myself. Thank you!!!!!

CourtCos, Jan 12, 2021

Best Budgeting App I’ve found

I tried probably close to a dozen budgeting apps/software out there. This has been the easiest to used and has really helped me with saving and managing my spending. I think it’s crucial to use a tool that isn’t so automated when it comes to budgeting apps. This is because making sure you log every purchase makes you much more aware of where your money is going. Anyway, there is a bit of a learning curve for using the app but this isn’t necessarily unique. Specifically, the “Accounts” tab is still taking some getting used to, and I’ve been using the app for about 3 weeks. Transferring money between accounts is still confusing actually. I am hoping for future updates for this product, because it has real potential.Most if not all drawbacks are really inconveniences. I have no large complaints that are keeping me from using it on a daily basis. Use this app, support the developer, and I hope it will get better and better.

DavidAnthonio, Feb 10, 2022

Very helpful!

I normally don’t write reviews but I have literally tried several other budget apps that cost way more than this one and although this one doesn’t link your accounts I find that manually budgeting everything forces you to actually keep up with the app more and be more accountable with your purchases and more aware of how it’s actually affecting your budget. I’m trying to pay off debt and I feel like this app is actually incredibly user-friendly and not over-complicated in the setting up process. You have to do a little more leg work to manage your purchases, yes, but I feel like the benefits of this app outweigh that. Also, a lot of apps that do link your accounts automatically tend to categorize things incorrectly which( to me) means I actually have to go through and spend more time correcting it rather than just putting it in where it’s supposed to be( manually) and having it be a one-and-done type deal. Very helpful app overall!

Jourdan94, Dec 11, 2021

Best budget app EVER!

This is hands down by far the best and most productive app I’ve ever used on the iPhone! Just to be clear, I’ve never wrote a review for any app I’ve ever used since I got an iPhone back in 2011. My wife and I have tried saving and budgeting, I’ve tried mint ive tried rocket I’ve tried the spending app I’ve tried envelope, all of them have their own pros and cons. But when I found this app, I have yet to see any cons! I love that you can either connect you accounts to the app, or type in all the transactions manually. I personally like to type them in manually but everyone’s different, I also love how it allows you to set your budget and you can name everything individually with their own icons and with their own colors. I color coordinate all my bills and food and budget, it cost 24 dollars for the whole year and it is WELL WORTH EVERY PENNY! My wife and I have been able to save and account for every penny, our spending is under control and I love how it has changed our lives financially. If anyone is looking for an app to either track your transactions or set a budget this is hands down the best one there is!!

Matthew230687, Feb 19, 2023

Perfect in its simplicity

My last budget app put ALL of its most useful features behind a paywall a few months ago, sending me on the hunt yet again for the right one for me. It was hard to find one the first time, so I dreaded doing it again. It took me a bit of research and a lot of trial and error to find Buddy, and I only wish I’d found it sooner. I’ve tried so many only to uninstall them within days. After using Buddy for 3 full months now, I hope it’s the last one I’ll ever need.Here’s a bit about what I look for in a budget app, since it’s kinda personal and everyone’s preferences are different.- I don’t like linking my accounts directly (call me old fashioned), so any app that REQUIRES that is out. I prefer having more manual control over my transactions and categorizations.- Custom line items are a must have.- I’m very visual, so I love color-coded pie charts to help me see where my money goes. Also, app user experience design is important to me.Buddy has all of these baseline requirements and then some I didn’t know I needed. Completely custom nameable categories, editable colors and icons, recurring monthly transactions (so I can still benefit from some time saving automation without linking it to my actual card), and more. I wanted to write a review in case it saves anyone else the time and headache I went through— try this one! And to the team at Buddy, thank you for keeping it simple and developing exactly what I need.

Miss Alli, Nov 06, 2022

Developer does not provide support

I downloaded this app on my iPad and signed in using a regular email. Purchased the premium, then downloaded it on my iPhone and tried to sync my purchase. Nothing. No option to reset password so I read up on it and it states to email support to reset password. I sent two emails and it’s been over a week and a half, no reply from them at all. I do not recommend this for anyone who may have an issue in the future because of this is any indication to their support, it’s non existent. I am filing a claim with Apple with proof of my sent emails with no replies to help me sync my two devices, and possibly even going to contact Discover to charge back on it. I don’t mind paying for anything, but when there’s no assistance when a customer has an issue, I don’t think that company should be allowed to continue to be on this platform. Total rip-off. Bad business. There really are better apps out there with amazing support from the developer, don’t waste your money on this one. It’s all good until you have an issue…. Note to the developer: please don’t bother replying to this review with any fake attempts to finally help. You could’ve done that to the email I sent about two weeks ago.

SoulxFetcha, Oct 07, 2021

Best budget app!

I’m not kidding… I’ve tried other budgeting apps, like Mint, that try to do everything automatically for you. While these features are nice, they try to make you buy things and it isn’t always clear where your money is being spent. This app allows you to customize design your monthly budget, set goals for yourself in your savings account, and most importantly it helps you see where your money is going very easily in a beautiful app. While all the data you insert is manual, it makes you conscious of what you are spending and what accounts it’s coming from rather than other apps that just automatically read your accounts. So if you are going to Starbucks a lot, you will input it into the app and see that you have been there a little too many times and can cut back. It’s a very powerful tool. This app is flexible enough for those who are brand new to having a budget, teens and college students, to those with families and have complicated expenses. It can scale with you. Worth every bit of the 5/5 stars!

TwisterX57, Dec 14, 2022

Description

Buddy helps you set up a budget and keep track of your expenses, either by yourself or together with your loved ones. Here’s what is waiting for you inside: BUDGETS Buddy will help you not to overspend on your well-earned salary by setting up a budget plan that fits you. Do you want a shared budget with your partner?

Or keep the expenses between you and your mates fair on the vacation? No problem, just invite them and get a clear picture of who spent what. CONNECT YOUR BANK Import all transactions from your bank account into Buddy and see how your budget is doing. OVERVIEW We'll give you a beautiful & detailed overview of your spendings, income, and savings. SPLIT Split lets you know who paid what, and how to settle up. And much more for you to find. Take control of your finance today! Buddy offers a $4.99 monthly renewing and a $34.99 yearly renewing subscription to unlock Premium functionality. The purchase will be charged from your iTunes account if you choose to buy the Buddy Premium subscription. You can manage or cancel your subscription through the user settings in iTunes after the purchase. The subscription period ends with the same kind of subscription you already bought to the same price unless you turn off your subscription 24 hours before it renews. It is not possible to cancel your current subscription during the time your subscription is active. Terms & Conditions: http://www.nattkod.tech/privacy_policy_terms_conditions