PocketGuard
Best for: A quick "safe to spend" number
$74.99
Per year
$12.99
Per month
As of · sources in Details
Pros
- Lowest yearly price of the paid plans here
- Simple "safe to spend" view
- Finds subscriptions
Cons
- Less polished, per some reviewers
- Light on detailed category budgets
Who it fits
You want one number to check before you spend
What reviewers say
Reviewers like the simple "what's left" view and subscription tracker. Some found the design less polished, and detailed category trackers may find it too simple.
Paraphrased from NerdWallet, The best budget apps; Engadget, The best budgeting apps.
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Details: full breakdown and sources
The numbers
The breakdown
A budget app that shows what's left to spend after bills, savings and debt payments.
PocketGuard Premium costs $74.99 a year or $12.99 a month, with a 7-day free trial. It also lists a lifetime option on its pricing page.
Once your accounts are connected, it shows how much is left to spend after bills, debt payments and savings goals, and tracks recurring bills and subscriptions.
Review themes, point by point
- Reviewers like the simple "what's left" view and the subscription tracker.
- It includes net worth, savings goal and debt payoff tools.
- Some found the design less polished than rivals.
- People who want detailed category tracking may find it too simple.
Reviews reflect each publisher's view on the day they wrote it.
All pros
- Lowest yearly price of the paid plans here
- Simple "safe to spend" view
- Finds subscriptions
All cons
- Less polished, per some reviewers
- Light on detailed category budgets
Might fit if
- You want one number to check before you spend
Maybe look elsewhere if:
- You want a detailed, hands-on budget